Claudio Martínez
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Claudio Hernán Martínez Gallardo | ||
| Date of birth | 18 July 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Santiago, Chile | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004 | Persim Maros | (1) | |
| 2005 | Mitra Kukar | (3) | |
| Persekaba Badung | |||
| PSMS Medan | |||
| 2008 | Persigo Gorontalo | (8) | |
| 2009 | PPSM Magelang | ||
| 2016 | Assalam FC | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Claudio Hernán Martínez Gallardo (born 18 July 1980) is a Chilean actor and former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for clubs in Indonesia.[1]
Born in Santiago, Chile, Martínez played mainly as a striker in Indonesia and used to wear the number 99.[2]
In Indonesia, he played for Persim Maros,[3] Mitra Kukar,[4] Persekaba Badung, PSMS Medan,[1] Persigo Gorontalo, where he scored eight goals, and PPSM Magelang.[5]
He retired in 2009[2] and has continued playing football at exhibition games alongside players such as Cristian Carrasco and Alejandro Tobar.[6]
In 2016, he had a stint with East Timorese side Assalam FC with his compatriot Simón Elissetche as coach.[7]
Acting career
Following his retirement as a football player, he made his home in Indonesia and switched to showbiz and acting. Using the stage name of Claudio, he became famous after making appearances in the TV series Tendangan Si Madun (id) (Madun's Kick).[8]
He also has been renowned by his appearances in series such as Pangeran (id) (Prince), Samson dan Dahlia (id) (Samson and Delilah) and ABG Jadi Manten (id).[8]
He has also acted in films and took part in advertising for brands such as Mitsubishi and Richesee Nabati.[5]
