Tiko (footballer)

Tiko
Tiko in 2008
Personal information
Full name Roberto Martínez Rípodas
Date of birth (1976-09-15) 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)
2008–2009Eibar (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.