| Julio Abatte | |
| Fullname: | Julio César Abatte |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Years1: | 1946–1948 |
| Clubs1: | Bádminton |
| Years2: | 1949 |
| Clubs2: | Universidad de Chile |
| Caps2: | 13 |
| Goals2: | 9 |
| Years3: | 1950–1952 |
| Years4: | 1953–1954 |
| Clubs4: | Rangers |
| Goals4: | 20 |
Julio César Abatte was an Argentine footballer who played as a midfielder for clubs in Chile. He was born in Mendoza.
Abatte played for Bádminton,[1] [2] Universidad de Chile,[3] [4] [5] and Rangers de Talca.
Abatte was a key figure in Rangers de Talca's squad as they turned professional and achieved promotion to the Chilean top division. He scored a goal in the club's Chilean Primera División debut as Rangers won 4–3 against Universidad Católica in May 1953.[6] [7] [8] He spent two seasons with Rangers and scored 20 goals in total.[9]
His son, Juan Carlos, nicknamed Conejo (Rabbit), also was a historical player of Rangers between 1973 and 1976.[9] [10]
Julio was nicknamed Rucio, a distortion of Rubio (Blond).[9]