Marcelo Adrián Gómez (born 8 December 1970) is an Argentine football manager and former player who played as a defensive midfielder.
Gómez is best known for his seven-year period (1990–1997) in Vélez Sársfield, where he played 189 games (4 goals) 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 (Saudi Arabia) 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 Argentina 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.Comenzó la era del Negro Gómez en Godoy Cruz, clarin.com, 2 January 2019 After only six games, which he only won one of, he was fired on 24 February 2019.El Negro Gómez, otro DT para la historia, ole.com.ar, 24 February 2019
Honours Vélez Sársfield Argentine Primera División (3): 1993 Clausura, 1995 Apertura, 1996 Clausura Copa Libertadores (1): 1994 Interncontinental Cup (1): 1994 Supercopa Sudamericana (1): 1996 Copa Interamericana (1): 1994 Recopa Sudamericana (1): 1997
River Plate Argentine Primera División (1): 1999 Apertura
Al-Ittihad Saudi Premier League (1): 2000–01 Saudi Crown Prince Cup (1): 2000–01
L. D. Alajuelense CONCACAF Champions' Cup (1): 2004
References
External links at Fútbol XXI