José Martínez (footballer, born 1993)

José Antonio Martínez Gil (born 12 February 1993) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central defender who plays for Córdoba CF. Besides Spain, he has played in the United States.[2]

José Martínez
Personal information
Full name José Antonio Marínez Gil
Date of birth (1993-02-12) 12 February 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth La Palma del Condado, Spain
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)[1]
Position(s) Centre back
Team information
Current team
Córdoba
Number 16
Youth career
2007–2011 Siempre Alegres
2011–2012 Nervión
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2013 Cerro Águila
2013–2014 Alcalá 20 (1)
2014–2016 Sevilla B 44 (1)
2016–2018 Barcelona B 55 (2)
2018–2020 Eibar 0 (0)
2018–2020Granada (loan) 56 (1)
2021–2023 FC Dallas 50 (0)
2024– Córdoba 8 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 May 2024

Club career

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Born in La Palma del Condado, Huelva, Andalusia, Martínez finished his formation with AD Nervión. In 2012 he moved to AD Cerro del Águila, making his senior debut during the campaign, in the regional leagues.

In July 2013, Martínez joined Tercera División side CD Alcalá. On 24 January of the following year, after being an undisputed starter, he signed for Sevilla FC and was initially assigned to the reserves in Segunda División B.[3]

On 27 June 2016, after achieving promotion to Segunda División, Martínez agreed to a contract with another reserve team, FC Barcelona B also in the third division.[4] A first-choice, he contributed with 34 appearances and one goal as his side returned to the second division after a two-year absence.

Martínez made his professional debut on 19 August 2017, starting in a 2–1 away win against Real Valladolid.[5] The following 1 July, he signed a three-year contract with La Liga side SD Eibar,[6] but was loaned to Granada CF in the second division late in the month.[7]

On 10 August 2019, after achieving promotion with the Nazaríes, Martinez's loan was renewed for a further year. He made his debut in the top tier on 1 September, playing the last 14 minutes in a 3–0 away defeat of RCD Espanyol.[8]

On 19 December 2020, it was announced that Martínez would join Major League Soccer side FC Dallas ahead of their 2021 season.[9] He was released by the club on 30 November 2023, after the option for an extension was declined.[10]

On 31 January 2024, Martínez signed an 18-month deal with Primera Federación side Córdoba CF.[11]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 24 November 2021[12]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Alcalá 2013–14[13] Tercera División 20 1 20 1
Sevilla B 2013–14 Segunda División B 7 0 7 0
2014–15 Segunda División B 12 0 12 0
2015–16 Segunda División B 25 1 6[a] 0 31 1
Total 44 1 0 0 6 0 50 1
Barcelona B 2016–17 Segunda División B 33 1 1[a] 0 34 1
2017–18 Segunda División 22 1 22 1
Total 55 2 0 0 1 0 56 2
Eibar 2020–21 La Liga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Granada (loan) 2018–19 Segunda División 36 1 1 0 37 1
2019–20 La Liga 20 0 3 0 23 0
Total 56 1 4 0 0 0 60 1
FC Dallas 2021 MLS 19 0 0 0 19 0
Career total 194 5 4 0 7 0 205 5
  1. ^ a b Appearance(s) in Segunda División B Playoffs

References

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  1. ^ "José Martínez". FC Dallas. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  2. ^ José Antonio Martínez y su nueva vida "de película" en Dallas as.com
  3. ^ "José Antonio Martínez, un nuevo refuerzo para el Sevilla Atlético" [José Antonio Martínez, a new addition for Sevilla Atlético] (in Spanish). El Desmarque. 24 January 2014. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
  4. ^ "Barcelona B sign Sevilla Atletico defender Jose Antonio Martinez". Sport. 27 June 2016. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
  5. ^ "El Barça B se escapa vivo de Zorrilla" [Barça B escape alive from Zorrilla] (in Spanish). Marca. 19 August 2017. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
  6. ^ "El central José Antonio Martínez, primer refuerzo de SD Eibar" [Stopper José Antonio Martínez, first addition of SD Eibar] (in Spanish). SD Eibar. 1 July 2018. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
  7. ^ "SD Eibar cede a José Antonio Martínez al Granada CF" [SD Eibar loan José Antonio Martínez to Granada CF] (in Spanish). SD Eibar. 30 July 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  8. ^ "El Espanyol no se engancha a LaLiga" [Espanyol do not gear up in LaLiga] (in Spanish). Marca. 1 September 2019. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  9. ^ "Martínez, traspasado al FC Dallas de la MLS" [Martínez, transferred to FC Dallas from the MLS] (in Spanish). SD Eibar. 19 December 2020.
  10. ^ "FC Dallas Announces Roster Decisions for 2024 Season". FC Dallas. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  11. ^ "José Antonio Martínez, nuevo jugador del Córdoba CF" [José Antonio Martínez, new player of Córdoba CF] (in Spanish). Córdoba CF. 31 January 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  12. ^ José Martínez at Soccerway. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  13. ^ "Martínez - FC Dallas :: Fútbol de Madrid ::". www.lapreferente.com. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
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