Marcelo Alejandro Delgado (born 24 March 1973) is an Argentine former professional footballer, best known for his nickname "Chelo". He usually played as a deep-lying forward. He was capped for Argentina and played at the 1996 Olympic Games and the 1998 FIFA World Cup. He was well known for his technical ability and finishing.
He played for several clubs, including Rosario Central, Racing Club, Boca Juniors, Barcelona SC and Mexican Cruz Azul. His nephew, Lucas, is a professional footballer.
Coaching and later career In the summer 2011, Delgado was appointed assistant coach to Raúl Alfredo Cascini at Los Andes.Los ex Boca, Cascini y Delgado, serán la dupla técnica de Los Andes, infobae.com, 2 July 2011Pagina No Oficial del Club Atletico Los Andes , lomaslocura.com.ar The duo resigned on 9 September 2012.Cascini no es Vilanova, ole.com.ar, 9 September 2012
In 2013, Delgado had a short spell at amateur club For ever.Con casi 40 años, el "Chelo" Delgado vuelve a jugar al fútbol, minutouno.com, 21 March 2013 In 2016, Delgado played a few matches for his childhood club Defensores de Villa.Con cambios, el próximo domingo comienza a disputarse la ... , informacionregional.com.ar, 30 March 2016
On 19 December 2019, when his close friend and former pro-player Juan Román Riquelme was appointed vice-president and head of the football department of Boca Juniors, Delgado also joined the club as a member of Boca Juniors Soccer Council.Riquelme al poder en Boca con Jorge Ameal, marca.com, 9 December 2012¡Bienvenido a casa, Pol!, bocajuniors.com.ar, 20 January 2020¿Quiénes son y qué hacen los exjugadores que trabajan en Boca junto a Riquelme?, goal.com, 27 July 2021
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsArgentina199520199610199750199860199900200020200110200210Total180
Honours Boca Juniors Primera División: 2000 Apertura, 2005 Apertura, 2006 Clausura Copa Libertadores: 2000, 2001, 2003 Copa Sudamericana: 2005 Recopa Sudamericana: 2005, 2006 Intercontinental Cup: 2000
Argentina Olympic Silver Medal: 1996
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