Guillermo Barros Schelotto
- Team: Columbus Crew
- Year Entered MLS: 2007
- Number: 7
- Position: Midfield
- Age: 36
- Height: 5-8
- Weight: 160
- Hometown: Buenas Aires, Ar
- Birth Date: May 4, 1973
- Background Story: Born in La Plata, Argentina, he has a twin brother, Gustavo, and his nickname is "El Mellizo," or "the twin.” Schelotto played for his hometown, Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata. After scoring 45 goals in 81 matches he was transferred to Argentina powerhouse Boca Juniors where Schelotto went on to play ten years for the Blue and Gold, scoring 87 goals in 302 games, and winning over 16 national and international titles.
Guillermo Schelotto penalty kick
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MLS Stats
- 2008 MLS Stats: Goals: 7 Assists: 19
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2008 Awards: He was awarded the Major League Soccer MVP. He backed that up with an MVP performance in the 2008 MLS Cup with his 3 assists in the 3-1 victory of the NY Red Bulls -
1996 – 2007: 210 appearances and scored 61 goals for legendary club Boca Juniors
International Stats
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1998 – 2002: 10 appearances for the Argentina National Team Gold Medal winner with U-23 Pan-American Olympic Games -
South American Experience: September 1997 he transferred to Primera División Argentina powerhouse Boca Juniors, for whom he played for almost 10 years. He was considered an idol by Boca fans. He scored 87 goals in 302 games for Boca Juniors
Schelotto's Favorites
Food
Empanada
Music
Tango
Pregame Routine
Stretch
Advice
Be the first
Influence
Twin brother, Gustavo
Player
Maradonna
