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Francisco Javier Rotunno Merino (born 2 February 1976) is a Chilean former professional footballer who played as a defender for clubs in Chile and Indonesia.

Career

Born in Chillán, Rotunno tried to join Ñublense at the age of 15, while he was a youth player of Club Deportivo Nacional.[1] Then, he joined Coquimbo Unido youth system and made his professional debut in 1993 against Deportes La Serena, the traditional rival, at the age of 17, thanks to the coach José Sulantay.[2] He stayed with the club until 2001, even facing the Chile national team led by Iván Zamorano and Marcelo Salas on 25 June 2000 in the Estadio Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso.[3]

In Chile, he only played for clubs from North Zone: Deportes Antofagasta in 1998[4] and 2003,[5] Cobresal in 2002,[6] Deportes La Serena in 2003,[7] returning to Coquimbo Unido for the 2003 Torneo Clausura.[8]

At the end of 2003, he went to Bali, Indonesia, and joined Persekabpas Pasuruan, staying for 6 seasons.[1] He scored only a goal in the 2005 season,[9] but he is considered one of the most important foreign players in the Indonesian football.[10] He also played for Sriwijaya FC.[11]

Personal life

Rotunno made his home in Coquimbo alongside his wife, Claudia Oteíza, and his sons Paolo and Renato. Renato has been with the Coquimbo Unido youth ranks.[1]

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