Marcelo Gómez


Marcelo Adrián Gómez is an Argentine former footballer and current manager. He is best known for his seven-year period in Vélez Sársfield, where he played 189 games and won 8 titles.

Club career

Gómez was formed in Vélez Sársfield's youth divisions. He made his first team debut in 1990, and played with the team until 1997. During the period, he won 3 national league titles and 5 international competitions, in what became the team's most successful era. He was a starter in Vélez 2–0 victory over AC Milan for the 1994 Intercontinental Cup.
The midfielder joined River Plate in 1998. He played there briefly, and was then loaned to Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata, Al-Ittihad and Huracán. His contract with River expired in 2003, and he ended his career playing in Costa Rica for LD Alajuelense.

International career

Gómez played one game with the Argentine national team, a 2–1 victory over Paraguay on June 14, 1995.

Coaching career

In 2010, Gómez worked as a scout for Vélez Sársfield.
On 2 January 2019, Gómez was appointed as manager of Godoy Cruz. After only six games, which he only won one of, he was fired on 24 February 2019.

Honours

Vélez Sársfield
River Plate
Al-Ittihad
L. D. Alajuelense