Omar Jesús Merlo ([oˈmaɾ ˈmeɾlo], born 12 June 1987) is an Argentine-born Chilean footballer that currently plays for Peruvian club Sporting Cristal as a centre back.
Merlo made his first team debut for Colón in 2006, and quickly established himself as a regular member of the first team squad. In February 2008, he signed up with powerhouse team River Plate, in where won the Torneo Clausura. Seasons later, Merlo was a key player at the squad of Primera División club Huachipato that earned 2012 Torneo Clausura, scoring the winning penalty in the final.
Honours
Player
- River Plate
- Torneo Clausura (1): 2008 Clausura
- Huachipato
- Primera División de Chile (1): 2012 Clausura