Tiko (footballer)
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Tiko in 2008 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Roberto Martínez Rípodas | ||
| Date of birth | 15 September 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Pamplona, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Basconia (assistant) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Osasuna | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1995–1997 | Osasuna B | 62 | (7) |
| 1997–1999 | Osasuna | 38 | (7) |
| 1999–2009 | Athletic Bilbao | 198 | (21) |
| 2008–2009 | → Eibar (loan) | 16 | (0) |
| Total | 314 | (35) | |
| International career | |||
| 2002 | Spain | 1 | (0) |
| 2003–2006 | Basque Country | 3 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2017– | Basconia (assistant) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Roberto Martínez Rípodas (born 15 September 1976), known as Tiko, is a Spanish retired professional footballer who played as a central or a defensive midfielder, and is the assistant manager of CD Basconia.
He was known for his powerful shots and creative play, his long-range efforts being dubbed Tikotazo. Over 12 professional seasons he played mainly for Athletic Bilbao, appearing in 230 official games for his main club (nearly 200 in La Liga) and scoring 26 goals.