Emilio Martínez (footballer, born 1981) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Emilio Agapito Damián Pelayo Martínez Martínez | ||
| Date of birth | 30 July 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Concepción, Paraguay | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Right Back | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Club Sport Colombia | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1998–2000 | Nacional Asunción | 14 | (0) |
| 2001–2002 | Cerro Porteño | 24 | (0) |
| 2002–2004 | Libertad | 59 | (1) |
| 2005 | Olimpia Asunción | 11 | (0) |
| 2005–2006 | UANL Tigres | 31 | (1) |
| 2006–2007 | Santos Laguna | 7 | (0) |
| 2007 | 2 de Mayo | 9 | (0) |
| 2008 | Bolivar | 26 | (3) |
| 2009–2010 | Universidad Católica (Quito) | 22 | (0) |
| 2011– | Club Sport Colombia | 43 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2004 | Paraguay U23 | ||
| 2003–2004 | Paraguay | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Emilio Damián Martínez is a former professional football player from Paraguay. He was born on April 10, 1981, in Concepción. Emilio played as a right back. His last team was Club Sport Colombia in Paraguay.
One of his biggest achievements was being part of the Paraguay squad that won a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
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Playing for His Country
Emilio Martínez proudly represented his home country, Paraguay, in international football. He was a key player for the Paraguay Under-23 team. This team competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics.
Olympic Success
At the 2004 Olympics, the Paraguayan team had an amazing journey. They reached the gold medal match, which was a huge achievement. Emilio Martínez played in this important final game. Although they didn't win gold, earning a silver medal was a fantastic accomplishment for the team and for Paraguay.
Before the Olympics
Before the Olympic games officially started, Emilio played in a practice match. This game was against the Portugal Olympic team. It took place on August 4, 2004, in the city of Algarve.
Club Career
Emilio Martínez played for several football clubs throughout his career. He started playing professionally in 1998. He played for teams in Paraguay and also in other countries.
Early Clubs
Some of the early clubs Emilio played for include Nacional Asunción and Cerro Porteño. He then moved to Libertad and Olimpia Asunción. These are well-known teams in Paraguayan football.
Playing Abroad
Emilio also had the chance to play for clubs outside of Paraguay. He played for UANL Tigres and Santos Laguna in Mexico. Later, he joined Bolivar in Bolivia and Universidad Católica in Ecuador.
Final Team
Emilio Martínez finished his playing career with Club Sport Colombia in Paraguay. He played for them from 2011 until he retired.
