 Merlo playing for River Plate c. 1979 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Reinaldo Carlos Merlo | ||
| Date of birth | 20 May 1950 | ||
| Place of birth | Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1969–1984 | River Plate | 526 | (11) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1986–1987 | Los Andes | ||
| 1989–1990 | River Plate | ||
| 1991 | Argentina U20 | ||
| 1993 | Argentina U17 | ||
| 1995 | Bolívar | ||
| 1998 | Deportes Temuco | ||
| 1998–1999 | Chacarita Juniors | ||
| 1999 | Atlético Nacional | ||
| 2000 | Belgrano | ||
| 2001–2002 | Racing Club | ||
| 2004–2005 | Estudiantes | ||
| 2005–2006 | River Plate | ||
| 2006–2007 | Racing Club | ||
| 2008 | Barcelona SC | ||
| 2009 | Rosario Central | ||
| 2013 | Douglas Haig | ||
| 2013–2014 | Racing Club | ||
| 2014–2015 | Colón | ||
| 2017 | Fuerza Amarilla | ||
| 2018–2019 | Racing de Córdoba | ||
| 2021- | Defensores Unidos | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Reinaldo Carlos Merlo (born 20 May 1950) is an Argentine football coach and former player, who played as a midfielder.