Ángel Martínez (footballer, born 1991)
{{short description|Spanish footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2018}}
{{family name hatnote|Martínez|Ortega|lang=Spanish}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Ángel Martínez
| image = DPMM-Hougang United 4 August 2023 (Players) 06.jpg
| caption = Ángel with DPMM in 2023
| fullname = Ángel Martínez Ortega
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|5|17|df=y}}
| birth_place = Barcelona, Spain
| height = {{height|m=1.84}}
| position = Defender
| currentclub =
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 = 1999–2001 | youthclubs1 = Damm
| youthyears2 = 2001–2009 | youthclubs2 = Espanyol
| years1 = 2009–2011 | clubs1 = Espanyol B | caps1 = 15 | goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2010–2011 | clubs2 = → Jaén (loan) | caps2 = 22 | goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2011–2013 | clubs3 = Deportivo La Coruña B | caps3 = 63 | goals3 = 3
| years4 = 2013–2014 | clubs4 = Guijuelo | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2014–2015 | clubs5 = Espanyol B | caps5 = 31 | goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2015–2017 | clubs6 = Reus | caps6 = 62 | goals6 = 0
| years7 = 2017–2018 | clubs7 = Zaragoza | caps7 = 17 | goals7 = 0
| years8 = 2018–2020 | clubs8 = Asteras Tripolis | caps8 = 36 | goals8 = 0
| years9 = 2020 | clubs9 = Viitorul | caps9 = 4 | goals9 = 0
| years10 = 2021–2022 | clubs10 = Lamia | caps10 = 33 | goals10 = 0
| years11 = 2023 | clubs11 = DPMM | caps11 = 20 | goals11 = 2
| years12 = 2024 | clubs12 = Linares Deportivo | caps12 = 8 | goals12 = 0
| totalcaps = 339 | totalgoals = 5
| nationalyears1 = 2007 | nationalteam1 = Spain U16 | nationalcaps1 = 1 | nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 2007–2008 | nationalteam2 = Spain U17 | nationalcaps2 = 7 | nationalgoals2 = 1
| nationalyears3 = 2009 | nationalteam3 = Spain U18 | nationalcaps3 = 3 | nationalgoals3 = 0
| nationalyears4 = 2009–2010 | nationalteam4 = Spain U19 | nationalcaps4 = 3 | nationalgoals4 = 0
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{{MedalCompetition|UEFA European Under-17 Championship}}
{{Medal|W|2008 Turkey|}}
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Ángel Martínez Ortega (born 17 May 1991) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a left-back or a central defender.
Club career
Born in Barcelona, Catalonia, Martínez finished his development at RCD Espanyol. He made his senior debut for their reserves on 30 August 2009, starting in a 0–0 Segunda División B home draw against Sporting Mahonés CF.{{cite web|url=http://www.futbolbalear.es/2009/08/30/cronica-2%C2%AAb-espanol-b-0-0-sporting-mahones/|title=Crónica 2ªB: {{sic|nolink=y|Español}} B 0–0 Sporting Mahones|trans-title=2ª B Match report: Espanyol B 0–0 Sporting Mahonés|publisher=Fútbol Balear|language=es|date=30 August 2009|access-date=8 August 2016}}
On 20 August 2010, Martínez was loaned to Real Jaén of the same league for one season.{{cite news|url=http://realjaen.ideal.es/noticias/2010-08-20/real-jaen-completa-plantilla-20100820.html|title=El Real Jaén completa su plantilla con la llegada de Ángel Martínez|trans-title=Real Jaén complete their squad with the arrival of Ángel Martínez|newspaper=Ideal|language=es|date=20 August 2010|access-date=8 August 2016}} On 12 July of the following year he signed for another reserve team, Deportivo Fabril in the Tercera División.{{cite news|url=http://elprogreso.galiciae.com/noticia/101251/el-deportivo-ficha-angel-martinez-internacional-en-categorias-inferiores|title=El Deportivo ficha a Ángel Martínez, internacional en categorías inferiores|trans-title=Deportivo sign Ángel Martínez, youth international|newspaper=El Progreso|language=es|date=12 July 2011|access-date=8 August 2016}}
Martínez returned to the third division on 1 August 2013, joining CD Guijuelo.{{cite news|url=http://www.lagacetadesalamanca.es/deportes/2013/08/01/guijuelo-firma-lateral-izquierdo-angel-martinez/99271.html|title=El Guijuelo firma al lateral izquierdo Ángel Martínez|trans-title=Guijuelo sign left back Ángel Martínez|newspaper=La Gaceta de Salamanca|language=es|date=1 August 2013|access-date=8 August 2016}} He continued to compete at that level the following years, representing Espanyol B{{cite news|url=http://www.tribunasalamanca.com/noticias/angel-martinez-vuelve-a-casa-y-ficha-por-el-espanyol-b/1402656109|title=Ángel Martínez 'vuelve a casa' y ficha por el Espanyol B|trans-title=Ángel Martínez 'returns home' and signs for Espanyol B|newspaper=Tribuna de Salamanca|language=es|date=13 June 2014|access-date=8 August 2016}} and CF Reus Deportiu.{{cite news|url=http://www.diaridetarragona.com/deportes/44804/el-reus-cierra-la-incorporacion-del-lateral-barcelones-angel-martinez|title=El Reus cierra la incorporación del lateral barcelonés Ángel Martínez|trans-title=Reus complete the signing of Barcelona-born full-back Ángel Martínez|newspaper=Diari de Tarragona|language=es|date=13 July 2015|access-date=8 August 2016}} He achieved promotion to Segunda División with the latter side, appearing in 32 matches in the process.{{cite news|url=https://www.diaridetarragona.com/deportes/Heroes-del-ascenso-20180423-0053.html|title=Héroes del ascenso|trans-title=Promotion heroes|newspaper=Diari de Tarragona|first=Marc|last=Libiano|language=es|date=23 April 2018|access-date=8 November 2018}}
Martínez made his professional debut on 27 August 2016, starting in a 1–1 home draw with CD Mirandés.{{cite news|url=http://futbol.as.com/futbol/2016/08/27/segunda/1472309822_305216.html|title=Empate entre Reus y Mirandés que sabe a poco a los locales|trans-title=Draw between Reus and Mirandés leaves bad taste in locals' mouth|newspaper=Diario AS|language=es|date=27 August 2016|access-date=27 August 2016}} The following 13 June, he agreed to a two-year deal with Real Zaragoza also from the second tier.{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldo.es/noticias/deportes/futbol/real-zaragoza/2017/06/13/alberto-benito-grippo-angel-eguaras-buff-cinco-primeros-fichajes-1181356-611027.html|title=Alberto Benito, Grippo, Ángel, Eguaras y Buff, cinco primeros fichajes|trans-title=Alberto Benito, Grippo, Ángel, Eguaras and Buff, five first signings|newspaper=Heraldo de Aragón|language=es|date=13 June 2017|access-date=16 August 2017}}
On 4 July 2018, Martínez moved abroad for the first time in his career, signing a two-year contract with Super League Greece club Asteras Tripolis FC.{{cite web|url=http://www.ert.gr/perifereiakoi-stathmoi/tripoli/pire-kai-angel-martinez-ortega-o-asteras-tripolis/|title=Πήρε και Angel Martinez Ortega ο Αστέρας Τρίπολης|trans-title=Ángel Martínez Ortega joined Asteras Tripoli|publisher=Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation|language=el|date=4 July 2018|access-date=5 July 2018}} He scored his first goal for them on 25 September in a 2–1 home win over Apollon Smyrnis F.C. in the group phase of the Greek Cup,{{cite web|url=http://www.sport24.gr/football/ellada/GreekCup/asteras-apollwn-smurnhs-2-1-me-to-deksi-sto-kupello-oi-arkades.5319023.html|title=Αστέρας-Απόλλων Σμύρνης 2–1: Με το δεξί στο Κύπελλο οι Αρκάδες|trans-title=Asteras-Apollon Smyrni: Arcadians go through in Cup|publisher=Sport 24|first=Petros|last=Papamakarios|language=el|date=25 September 2018|access-date=25 January 2019}} adding another in the round of 16 against Athlitiki Enosi Larissa F.C. to help the hosts to win 5–3 and qualify 7–6 on aggregate.{{cite web|url=http://www.sport24.gr/football/ellada/GreekCup/asteras-ael-5-3-sto-kalutero-mats-ths-xronias-h-mpilia-prokrishs-ekatse-stoys-arkades.5421266.html|title=Πρόκριση – θρίλερ για Αστέρα στο ματς της χρονιάς|trans-title=Qualification – Asteras take thriller in match of the year|publisher=Sport 24|first=Petros|last=Papamakarios|language=el|date=23 January 2019|access-date=25 January 2019}}
On 17 August 2020, Martínez agreed to a deal at FC Viitorul Constanța of the Romanian Liga I.{{cite web|url=https://www.digisport.ro/fotbal/liga-1/oficial-vin-spaniolii-si-la-viitorul-ruben-alfonso-si-a-adus-la-constanta-un-fost-jucator-891315|title=OFICIAL {{!}} Vin spaniolii și la Viitorul! Ruben Alfonso și-a adus la Constanța un fost jucător|trans-title=OFFICIAL {{!}} Spaniards are coming to Viitorul too! Ruben Alfonso brought a former player to Constanța|publisher=Digi Sport|language=ro|date=17 August 2020|access-date=14 October 2020}} On 28 December, he was released by mutual consent.{{cite web|url=https://www.fcviitorul.ro/stiri/noutati/multumim-angel-martinez|title=Mulțumim, Angel Martinez!|trans-title=Thanks, Angel Martinez!|publisher=Viitorul Constanța|language=ro|date=28 December 2020|access-date=4 January 2021}}
Martínez continued playing abroad the following seasons, with PAS Lamia 1964 (Greek top flight){{cite news|url=https://www.naftemporiki.gr/sports/545586/ananeose-sti-lamia-o-martineth-ortegka/|title=Ανανέωσε στη Λαμία ο Μαρτίνεθ Ορτέγκα|trans-title=Martínez Ortega renewed at Lamia|newspaper=Naftemporiki|language=el|date=19 May 2021|access-date=17 March 2023}} and DPMM FC (Singapore Premier League).{{cite news|url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/dpmm-fc-begin-pre-season-training-ahead-of-singapore-league-return/|title=DPMM FC begin pre-season training ahead of Singapore League return|newspaper=Borneo Bulletin|first=Fadhil|last=Yunus|date=10 January 2023|access-date=19 January 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.dpmmfc.club/news/dpmm-fc-import-players-2023-singapore-premier-league-season-2754941.html|title=DPMM FC import players 2023 Singapore Premier League season|publisher=DPMM FC|date=18 January 2023|access-date=19 January 2023}} He returned to Spain after six years away on 10 January 2024, signing for Primera Federación side Linares Deportivo until 30 June.{{cite web|url=https://linaresdeportivo.es/bienvenido-angel-martinez/|title=Bienvenido, Ángel Martínez|trans-title=Welcome, Ángel Martínez|publisher=Linares Deportivo|language=es|date=10 January 2024|access-date=22 January 2024}} He made his debut ten days later, starting the 2–0 victory over Mérida AD.{{cite web|url=https://linaresdeportivo.es/punto-de-inflexion-ante-el-merida-2-0/|title=Punto de inflexión ante el Mérida (2–0)|trans-title=Turning point against Mérida (2–0)|publisher=Linares Deportivo|first=Javier|last=Segura|language=es|date=20 January 2024|access-date=1 February 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.linaresdeporte.es/2024/01/21/el-linares-deportivo-vence-en-casa-al-merida-ad-por-2-0/|title=El Linares Deportivo vence en casa al Mérida AD por 2–0|trans-title=Linares Deportivo beat Mérida AD 2–0 at home|publisher=Linares Deporte|language=es|date=21 January 2024|access-date=22 January 2024}}
On 11 May 2024, the 33-year-old Martínez announced his retirement on social media due to an underlying heart condition.{{cite instagram|user=angelmartinez_3|postid=C60d3SFIENo|title=Querid@s amig@s…|language=es|date=11 May 2024|access-date=24 September 2024}}
International career
Martínez played for Spain in the 2008 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, scoring in the 2–1 semi-final win against the Netherlands{{cite news|url=https://www.levante-emv.com/deportes/2008/05/14/genialidad-angel-martinez-prorroga-mete-13436035.html|title=Una genialidad de Ángel Martínez en la prórroga mete a España en la final|trans-title=Ángel Martínez genius move in extra time puts Spain in final|newspaper=Levante-EMV|language=es|date=14 May 2008|access-date=21 March 2024}} and helping his country to win the tournament.{{cite web|url=http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/under17/fixturesresults/round=15032/match=302551/report=rp.html|title=Stupendous Spain win U17 crown|publisher=UEFA|first=Paul|last=Saffer|date=16 May 2008|access-date=3 December 2020|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630012630/http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/under17/fixturesresults/round=15032/match=302551/report=rp.html|archive-date=30 June 2012}}
Career statistics
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| rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|Cup !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Espanyol B
|15 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 1Appearances in relegation play-offs | 0 | 16 | 0 | |||
| Jaén
|Segunda División B |22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 22 | 0 | |||
| rowspan="3"|Deportivo La Coruña B
|rowspan="2"|Tercera División |33 | 3 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 33 | 3 | ||||
| 2012–13
|30 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 4Appearances in promotion play-offs | 0 | 34 | 0 | |||
| colspan=2|Total
!63 | 3 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 4 | 0 | 67 | 3 | |||
| Guijuelo
|Segunda División B |28 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 | |||
| Espanyol B
|Segunda División B |31 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 31 | 0 | ||||
| rowspan="3"|Reus
|Segunda División B |29 | 0 | 4 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 3 | 0 | 36 | 1 | ||
| 2016–17
|33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 33 | 0 | |||
| colspan=2|Total
!62 | 0 | 4 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 3 | 0 | 69 | 1 | ||
| Zaragoza
|Segunda División |17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 18 | 0 | |||
| rowspan="3"|Asteras Tripolis
|rowspan="2"|Super League Greece |20 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 1Appearance in UEFA Europa League | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 29 | 2 | ||
| 2019–20
|16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 18 | 0 | ||
| colspan=2|Total
!36 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 47 | 2 | ||
| Viitorul
|4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 5 | 0 | |||
| rowspan="3"|Lamia
|rowspan="2"|Super League Greece |16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 16 | 0 | |||
| 2021–22
|17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | ||
| colspan=2|Total
!33 | 0 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 2 | 0 | 37 | 0 | ||
| DPMM
|2023 |20 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 2 | |
| Linares Deportivo
|8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 8 | 0 | |||
| colspan=3 | Career total
!339 | 5 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 377 | 8 |
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Honours
Spain U17
References
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External links
- {{BDFutbol|300486}}
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Category:21st-century Spanish sportsmen
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Category:Tercera División players
Category:Primera Federación players
Category:RCD Espanyol B footballers
Category:Real Jaén footballers
Category:Deportivo Fabril players
Category:CD Guijuelo footballers
Category:CF Reus Deportiu players
Category:Real Zaragoza players
Category:Linares Deportivo footballers
Category:Super League Greece players
Category:Asteras Tripolis F.C. players
Category:PAS Lamia 1964 players
Category:FC Viitorul Constanța players
Category:Singapore Premier League players
Category:Duli Pengiran Muda Mahkota Football Club players
Category:Spain men's youth international footballers
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