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 | Midfielder | ||
| 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 | |||
| 2017–2019 | Basconia (assistant) | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Roberto Martínez Rípodas (born 15 September 1976), known as Tiko, is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a central or a defensive midfielder.
He was known for his powerful shots and creative play, his long-range efforts being dubbed Tikotazo. He represented mainly Athletic Bilbao in a 14-year senior career, appearing in 230 competitive games for his main club over nine La Liga seasons and scoring 26 goals.
Tiko appeared once for the Spain national team.