Mateo Corbo (born April 21, 1976 in Montevideo) is a Uruguayan footballer. He currently plays as a left full back, most recently for the Australian A-League club Newcastle United Jets before being released. He previously played for River Plate (1996–99), Real Oviedo (1999–2000), Barnsley F.C. (2000–02, scoring once against Stoke in the League Cup),[1] River Plate, (2003) Olimpia Asuncion (2004), Oxford United (2004) and Newcastle United Jets (2005–2006). Corbo is best known for his rock-solid defensive skills and his aggression on the field.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mateo Corbo | ||
| Date of birth | April 21, 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Montevideo, Uruguay | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1996–1999 | River Plate | ?? | (?) |
| 1999–2000 | Real Oviedo | ?? | (?) |
| 2000–2002 | Barnsley F.C. | 18 | (0) |
| 2003 | River Plate | ?? | (?) |
| 2004 | Olimpia Asuncion | ?? | (?) |
| 2002–2004 | Oxford United | ?? | (?) |
| 2005–2006 | Newcastle United Jets | 18 | (0) |
| 2006–2007 | Hércules CF | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10 May 2009 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). |
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| Club | Season | League | Finals | Asia | Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | ||
| Newcastle United Jets | 2005–06 | 18 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 18 | 0 | 0 | |