Nicolás Bertolo
Encyclopedia
Nicolás Santiago Bertolo (born 2 January 1986 in Córdoba
) is an Argentine
football midfielder who is currently contracted with Italian club Palermo
. His nickname is El Cordobes.
. In 2007
he was part of the Boca Juniors squad that won Copa Libertadores.
In 2008 Bertolo was loaned to Uruguay
an club Nacional
where he scored 3 goals in 15 appearances and in July 2008 he joined Banfield
.
As a child Bertolo was a supporter of local side Instituto Atlético Central Córdoba but opted to join Boca Juniors
instead. On 20 July 2009 Palermo
acquired the Argentine midfielder from Banfield
.
After a season as a backup player behind regulars Fabio Liverani
, Antonio Nocerino
and Giulio Migliaccio
, Bertolo was sent on loan to Real Zaragoza
of La Liga
on August 2010, with an option for the Spanish club to sign him permanently at the end of the season. He ended the season with 36 appearances and 5 goals, but Zaragoza ultimately opted not to acquire the player, leading him to a return to Palermo. Scored his first goal in rosanero on 21 September 2011 against Cagliari
, in a Serie A
match.
in a 4-1 defeat. Played against Poland
four days from the first minute.
Córdoba, Argentina
Córdoba is a city located near the geographical center of Argentina, in the foothills of the Sierras Chicas on the Suquía River, about northwest of Buenos Aires. It is the capital of Córdoba Province. Córdoba is the second-largest city in Argentina after the federal capital Buenos Aires, with...
) is an Argentine
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
football midfielder who is currently contracted with Italian club Palermo
U.S. Città di Palermo
Unione Sportiva Città di Palermo is an Italian football club from Palermo, Sicily which currently plays in Serie A, the top level of Italian football. Formed in 1900 as Anglo Panormitan Athletic and Football Club, the club had various names before assuming its final form in 1987 and is currently...
. His nickname is El Cordobes.
Career
Bertolo came through the Boca Juniors youth system to make his professional debut on January 10, 2006 in a 3–2 win over Velez SarsfieldClub Atlético Vélez Sársfield
Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield is a sports club based in the Liniers neighborhood of western Buenos Aires, Argentina. Vélez is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División, the top level of the Argentine league system...
. In 2007
Copa Libertadores 2007
The 2007 Copa Libertadores de América was the 48th edition of the Copa Libertadores. It started on January 24, 2007 and finished on June 20, 2007...
he was part of the Boca Juniors squad that won Copa Libertadores.
In 2008 Bertolo was loaned to Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
an club Nacional
Club Nacional de Football
Club Nacional de Football is a Uruguayan sports club based in Montevideo. It is best known for its professional football team, which plays in the Uruguayan Primera División....
where he scored 3 goals in 15 appearances and in July 2008 he joined Banfield
Club Atlético Banfield
Club Atlético Banfield is an Argentine sports club located in the city of Banfield, part of Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires province. Founded on 21 January 1896 by residents of the town of British origin , its main activity is football...
.
As a child Bertolo was a supporter of local side Instituto Atlético Central Córdoba but opted to join Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors
Club Atlético Boca Juniors is an Argentine sports club based in La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the Primera División....
instead. On 20 July 2009 Palermo
U.S. Città di Palermo
Unione Sportiva Città di Palermo is an Italian football club from Palermo, Sicily which currently plays in Serie A, the top level of Italian football. Formed in 1900 as Anglo Panormitan Athletic and Football Club, the club had various names before assuming its final form in 1987 and is currently...
acquired the Argentine midfielder from Banfield
Club Atlético Banfield
Club Atlético Banfield is an Argentine sports club located in the city of Banfield, part of Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires province. Founded on 21 January 1896 by residents of the town of British origin , its main activity is football...
.
After a season as a backup player behind regulars Fabio Liverani
Fabio Liverani
Fabio Liverani is an Italian football coach and former midfielder of partial Somali descent, currently working as youth coach of Genoa.-Club career:...
, Antonio Nocerino
Antonio Nocerino
Antonio Nocerino is an Italian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Milan and the Italian national team.-Juventus and early career:...
and Giulio Migliaccio
Giulio Migliaccio
Giulio Migliaccio is an Italian football midfielder who currently plays for U.S. Città di Palermo in the Serie A league. He is nicknamed Diesel, for the resemblance to the actor Vin Diesel....
, Bertolo was sent on loan to Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza, S.A.D. is a Spanish association football team from Zaragoza in Spain. Founded on 18 March 1932, Real Zaragoza have spent the majority of their 78 year history in the Spanish top-flight. Real Zaragoza are Spain's 9th highest ranked team in overall league points...
of La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
on August 2010, with an option for the Spanish club to sign him permanently at the end of the season. He ended the season with 36 appearances and 5 goals, but Zaragoza ultimately opted not to acquire the player, leading him to a return to Palermo. Scored his first goal in rosanero on 21 September 2011 against Cagliari
Cagliari Calcio
Cagliari Calcio is an Italian football club based in Cagliari, Sardinia. The club was formed in 1920 and currently plays in Italian Serie A, having spent a large part of recent years mainly in Serie A and Serie B....
, in a Serie A
Serie A
Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
match.
International
He made his International debut on the 1st June 2011 against NigeriaNigeria national football team
The Nigeria national football team, nicknamed the Super Eagles or Green Eagles, is the national team of Nigeria and is controlled by the Nigeria Football Federation . The team has ranked as high as 5th in the FIFA World Rankings, in April 1994...
in a 4-1 defeat. Played against Poland
Poland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
four days from the first minute.
Titles
| Season | Team | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Copa Libertadores 2007 The 2007 Copa Libertadores de América was the 48th edition of the Copa Libertadores. It started on January 24, 2007 and finished on June 20, 2007... |
 Boca JuniorsBoca Juniors Club Atlético Boca Juniors is an Argentine sports club based in La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the Primera División.... |
Copa Libertadores |