Nicolás Ortiz

Nicolás Darío Ortiz (born 4 March 1995) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Deportivo Madryn.

Career Ortiz began with Gimnasia y Esgrima of the Argentine Primera División. In January 2016, Ortiz was loaned to Primera B Nacional team Estudiantes. He made his professional debut on 3 April in a win against Atlético Paraná, coming on as a substitute at 1–1. He returned to Gimnasia y Esgrima in January 2017 and appeared on the club's first-team bench on 27 May against Colón but was unused. In May 2018, Ortiz scored on his debut versus Newell's Old Boys; father Darío was caretaker manager.

On 20 June, Primera B Nacional's Quilmes loaned Ortiz; having renewed his contract with Gimnasia y Esgrima until 2020. Nine appearances followed for Quilmes before he went back to his parent club, who loaned him out to Ecuadorian Serie A side Olmedo on 16 January 2019. Like with Gimnasia y Esgrima, Ortiz netted on his bow for Olmedo in a 3–2 defeat to L.D.U. Quito on 9 February.

After one year in UT Cajamarca, Ortiz signed for CA Alvarado in the Primera B Nacional. He made his debut for Alvarado in the 45th minute of a match against Patronato, which they lost 6–0. Ortiz played 64 games and scored 6 goals Alvarado in a span of two seasons.

Estudiantes announced his signing on Instagram on January 8th, 2025.

Personal life Nicolás Ortiz is the son of former professional footballer Darío Ortiz.

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