Gustavo Dalsasso
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Gustavo Tulio Dalsasso (born 25 September 1976) is an Argentine
naturalized Chile
an football that currently plays for Everton as goalkeeper and captain of this club.
, Argentina
, Dalsasso started his senior career with Boca Juniors
in 1994, playing two seasons with the team in Primera División. He immediately joined to the Chilean side Deportes Antofagasta on loan. However, shortly after returning Boca, he joined to Defensores de Belgrano
, remaining here two seasons.
Shortly after, Dalsasso he was transferred to Argentine Primera side Deportivo Español, being the second goalkeeper and he also used the number 2 shirt in the club. After of his pass for the club, he returned to the Chilean football joined to Huachipato in January 1999. Dalsasso's 100th and last match for the club was against Cobreloa
on 19 June 2004. In January 2005, Dalsasso was transferred to Rangers de Talca for play the Torneo de Apertura.
Dalsasso made his Rangers de Talca debut against Unión Española
in a 0−0 draw at Estadio Fiscal de Talca. He was an undisputed titular in the club, playing all games of the tournament. On 2 April 2006, he received for first time in his career seven goals, in a match against Colo-Colo
that his team lost 7−2. However, the team was relegated to Primera B
.
During the titularity of Dalsasso in the club, he made very solid performances in the porter's lodge. After not playing in six matches due to a injury, in his debut for the Torneo de Apertura, he saved a penalty to Braulio Leal
in the 2–1 defeat against Audax Italiano. On 28 September 2008, he once saved a penalty, now to Lucas Barrios
, helping to Everton to win to Colo-Colo
3–1. However, the club not had replay his title in the Torneo de Apertura, being eliminated in the repechaje. Dalsasso was named one of three best goalkeeper of the Chilean footballer in the ANFP Golden Boal.
In his debut for the Copa Libertadores on 17 February 2009, Dalsasso made a notable performance in the 1–0 win of the team, saving to Everton of draw on many occasions. He conducted to the team in win to Lanús 2–1 in Argentina, made very good saves and also he saved a penalty to José Sand
. But unfortunately the club failed to pass to the second stage. In the Torneo de Clausura 2009, he played the majority of matches of the team, being a notable player in the club. On 21 November 2009, Dalsasso received a red card during the playoffs match in the first leg of the quarterfinals against Universidad Católica and he missed the second leg match, that Everton was eliminated in a 2–0 global.
For the next season, he was promoted to captain of the team. On 4 October 2010, he played the historic friendly match against Everton F.C.
, that his club lost 2–0. The poor campaign of the club, made that Everton was relegated to Primera B
. After of the relegation of Everton, he received a offer from Colo-Colo
on 4 January 2011, but he declined this offer remaining in the club.
, in a match against Panama
. However, the coach Marcelo Bielsa
not called up him and Everton's president said that: "Is a shame that Bielsa not called to Gustavo for play in the national team".
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
naturalized Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
an football that currently plays for Everton as goalkeeper and captain of this club.
Club career
Born in Villa ReginaVilla Regina
-Overview:Situated on the upper Río Negro valley, the city was established in 1924 by land prospector Juan Mión, who named the new settlement in honor of the First Lady of Argentina at the time, Regina Pacini de Alvear...
, Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
, Dalsasso started his senior career with Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors
Club Atlético Boca Juniors is an Argentine sports club based in La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the Primera División....
in 1994, playing two seasons with the team in Primera División. He immediately joined to the Chilean side Deportes Antofagasta on loan. However, shortly after returning Boca, he joined to Defensores de Belgrano
Defensores de Belgrano
Defensores de Belgrano is a sports club from the Nuñez neighborhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina. the football team currently plays in Primera B Metropolitana, the regionalised third division of the Argentine Football Association....
, remaining here two seasons.
Shortly after, Dalsasso he was transferred to Argentine Primera side Deportivo Español, being the second goalkeeper and he also used the number 2 shirt in the club. After of his pass for the club, he returned to the Chilean football joined to Huachipato in January 1999. Dalsasso's 100th and last match for the club was against Cobreloa
Cobreloa
Club de Deportes Cobreloa is a Chilean football club from the Atacama Desert mining city of Calama which has established itself as one of the country's most competitive clubs. The club was founded on January 7, 1977 and play in the Chilean top flight, the Primera División, where they have played...
on 19 June 2004. In January 2005, Dalsasso was transferred to Rangers de Talca for play the Torneo de Apertura.
Dalsasso made his Rangers de Talca debut against Unión Española
Unión Española
Club Unión Española S.A.D.P is a professional Chilean football based in Independencia, Santiago de Chile. Founded by a Spanish immigrants on 18 May 1897, Unión Española have participated in the top-tier of Chilean football for all of their existence but two seasons in the late '90s .Unión Española...
in a 0−0 draw at Estadio Fiscal de Talca. He was an undisputed titular in the club, playing all games of the tournament. On 2 April 2006, he received for first time in his career seven goals, in a match against Colo-Colo
Colo-Colo
Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo...
that his team lost 7−2. However, the team was relegated to Primera B
Primera B (Chile)
Primera División B del Fútbol Profesional Chileno is the second level of Chilean football in the Chilean football league system, and is organized by the Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional....
.
Everton
Dalsasso signed for Everton for an undisclosed fee on 21 December 2006. He was on the substitutes' bench, when he was proclaimed champion with Everton of 2008 Apertura. After of the departure of the first goalkeeper of the club Johnny Herrera, he was the first goalkeeper of the club.During the titularity of Dalsasso in the club, he made very solid performances in the porter's lodge. After not playing in six matches due to a injury, in his debut for the Torneo de Apertura, he saved a penalty to Braulio Leal
Braulio Leal
Braulio Antonio Leal Salvo is a Chilean footballer, who currently plays midfield for Unión Española. He began his professional career in 2000 with Colo-Colo where he stayed until 2006. In 2004 he had a short stint with Portuguese club Vitória Sport Clube. In 2007 he signed for Audax, where he...
in the 2–1 defeat against Audax Italiano. On 28 September 2008, he once saved a penalty, now to Lucas Barrios
Lucas Barrios
Lucas Ramón Barrios Cáceres is an Argentine-born Paraguayan footballer. He currently plays as a striker for Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga. Barrios is known for his effectiveness in the target area...
, helping to Everton to win to Colo-Colo
Colo-Colo
Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo...
3–1. However, the club not had replay his title in the Torneo de Apertura, being eliminated in the repechaje. Dalsasso was named one of three best goalkeeper of the Chilean footballer in the ANFP Golden Boal.
In his debut for the Copa Libertadores on 17 February 2009, Dalsasso made a notable performance in the 1–0 win of the team, saving to Everton of draw on many occasions. He conducted to the team in win to Lanús 2–1 in Argentina, made very good saves and also he saved a penalty to José Sand
José Sand
José Gustavo Sand , commonly known as José Sand and nicknamed Pepe, is an Argentine footballer Striker who currently plays for Club Tijuana in the Primera División Mexicana.-Early career:...
. But unfortunately the club failed to pass to the second stage. In the Torneo de Clausura 2009, he played the majority of matches of the team, being a notable player in the club. On 21 November 2009, Dalsasso received a red card during the playoffs match in the first leg of the quarterfinals against Universidad Católica and he missed the second leg match, that Everton was eliminated in a 2–0 global.
For the next season, he was promoted to captain of the team. On 4 October 2010, he played the historic friendly match against Everton F.C.
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
, that his club lost 2–0. The poor campaign of the club, made that Everton was relegated to Primera B
Primera B (Chile)
Primera División B del Fútbol Profesional Chileno is the second level of Chilean football in the Chilean football league system, and is organized by the Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional....
. After of the relegation of Everton, he received a offer from Colo-Colo
Colo-Colo
Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo...
on 4 January 2011, but he declined this offer remaining in the club.
International career
Dalsasso has not played in any international matches, but because his naturalization he had the opportunity of play in the Chilean national teamChile national football team
The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile which was established in 1895. They have appeared in eight World Cup tournaments and were hosts of the 1962 FIFA World Cup finishing in...
, in a match against Panama
Panama national football team
The Panama national football team is the national team of Panama and is controlled by the Panamanian Football Federation. Panama reached the 2006 World Cup CONCACAF Final Round in the qualifiers and finished as runners-up at the final game of the 2005 Gold Cup...
. However, the coach Marcelo Bielsa
Marcelo Bielsa
Marcelo Alberto Bielsa Caldera is an Argentine association football coach and former defender, born in Rosario, Santa Fe...
not called up him and Everton's president said that: "Is a shame that Bielsa not called to Gustavo for play in the national team".
Club
Everton- Primera División de Chile (1): 2008 Apertura