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Roberto Martínez Rípodas, aka Tiko (born September 15, 1976 in Pamplona, Navarre), is a former Spanish footballer, who played as a central or defensive midfielder.

He is known for his powerful shots^[1]and creative play.

[edit] Club career

Tiko emerged through the ranks of hometown CA Osasuna, alternating between the A and B sides for some time, whilst the former was still in the second division. His professional debut came on May 10, 1997, as he scored an injury time winner at CD Badajoz (1-0).

In 1999-2000, Tiko moved to neighbours Athletic Bilbao, making his first level debut on October 12, 1999, in a 4-3 win at Málaga CF. He would make 17 appearances (one goal) during the season.

From 2001-06, Tiko was an undisputed starter in midfield for the Basque Country team, often scoring from free kicks and dictating Athletic's play. In his final two seasons, he was severely hampered by injuries^[2]and the emergence of Javi Martínez and Carlos Gurpegi, playing in just seven league contests combined.

On August 2008, deemed surplus to requirements, Tiko joined SD Eibar in the second division, on a one-year loan deal. Upon his return to Bilbao, following Eibar's relegation, he was immediately released, and retired from the game shortly after.

[edit] International career

Tiko topped a brilliant 2001-02 season (32 games, seven goals) with his sole cap for the Spain national football team, playing in a friendly on March 27, 2002 in Rotterdam, as Spain were downed by Holland, 1-0.

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Athletic Bilbao profile
• Stats at Liga de Fútbol Profesional (Spanish)
• BDFutbol profile
• National team data (Spanish)

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