Gino Padula

Gino Padula
Padula signings autographs in April 2008
Personal information
Full name Gino Mauro Padula
Date of birth (1976-07-11) 11 July 1976
Place of birth Lanús, Argentina
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Left back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1996–1997 River Plate 3 (0)
1997–1998 Huracán 31 (1)
1998–1999 Xerez 7 (0)
1999 Bristol Rovers 0 (0)
1999–2000 Walsall 25 (0)
2000–2001 Wigan Athletic 4 (0)
2002–2005 Queens Park Rangers 90 (4)
2005–2006 Nottingham Forest 3 (0)
2007–2008 Montpellier 7 (0)
2008–2010 Columbus Crew 56 (1)
Total 195 (6)
Managerial career
2011– SP Soccer Academy
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Gino Mauro Padula (born 11 July 1976) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a left back. Born in Lanús, Padula played in Argentina, Spain, England, France and the United States. He started his career in the esteemed River Plate system, but achieved highest accolades while at Queens Park Rangers and Columbus Crew.