* Club domestic league appearances and goalsas of 27 June 2014
Rodrigo José Galatto or simply Galatto (born 10 April 1983) is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Career
In Brazil
Born in Porto Alegre, Galatto started his youth career with Grêmio. He made his first team debut in a Brazilian Série B in a 2–0 away win against Criciúma EC, on 15 May 2005. Galatto became famous the match known as Batalha dos Aflitos. On 26 November 2005, Nautico and Grêmio was on a match that would guarantee one club in the Brazilian Championship. In stoppage time (90+14), the goalkeeper saved a penalty kick and led his team to the First Division. Even with four players sent off, Grêmio also scored a goal with Anderson (90+16).
On 22 January 2010, Galatto was loaned for one year to Bulgarian side Litex Lovech.[1] He made his debut in the A PFG in a match against Lokomotiv Mezdra, on 26 February 2010.
Málaga
On 6 August 2010, Galatto was snapped by Málaga for a fee of €1.2 million. After passing his medical, he signed a three-year contract with the Andalusians.[2] He made his debut on 12 September 2010 in a match against Zaragoza. However, after the departure of Jesualdo Ferreira in November, Galatto found himself seemed into surplus under the new coach Manuel Pellegrini and after the signing of Sergio Asenjo, the Brazilian had to start looking for a new club. On 15 June 2011, he was released from his contract with Málaga.
After retirement
Galatto ran for federal deputy in Brazil 2018 election, but was not elected