Omar Merlo

Freitag, 12. Juni 1987

Omar Jesús Merlo (Spanish pronunciation: [oˈmaɾ ˈmeɾlo], born 12 June 1987) is an Argentine-born Chilean professional footballer that currently plays for Peruvian club Sporting Cristal as a centre back. Merlo made his first team debut for Colón in 2006, and quickly established himself as a regular member of the first team squad. In February 2008, he signed up with powerhouse team River Plate, where he won the Torneo Clausura. Seasons later, Merlo was a key player at the squad of Primera División club Huachipato that earned 2012 Torneo Clausura, scoring the winning penalty in the final.