Gustavo Barros Schelotto (born 4 May 1973 in La Plata) is an Argentine footballer who last played for the Puerto Rico Islanders in the United Soccer Leagues. He is the twin brother of Guillermo Barros Schelotto.
Playing career
Gustavo came through the youth system at Gimnasia de La Plata with his brother Guillermo. They helped the team to win the Copa Centenario (the AFA Centenary Cup) in 1993.
In 1996 Guillermo was signed by Argentine giants Boca Juniors and Gustavo followed him there in 1997. He was part of 3 Primera Division Argentina winning squads and helped the team to win the Copa Libertadores 2000 and the Copa Intercontinental later that year. Baros Schelotto played 65 games for Boca in all competitions, scoring 6 goals.
Gustavo then joined Spanish side Villarreal CF for a year before returning to Argentina to join Racing Club where he won the Apertura 2001 title. He then went on to play for Rosario Central before returning to Gimnasia de La Plata.
In 2005 Gustavo joined Peruvian outfit Alianza Lima and then in 2006 he moved to Puerto Rico Islanders of the USL First Division in the United States.