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) | ||
| Playing position | Right Back | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | 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) |
| National team | |||
| 2004 | Paraguay U23 | ||
| 2003–2004 | Paraguay | 5 | (0) |
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Emilio Damián Martínez (born on April 10, 1981, in Concepción) is a former professional football (soccer) player from Paraguay. He was known for playing as a right back, which is a defensive position on the field. Martínez played for many different clubs during his career, and he also represented his country, Paraguay, in international matches. His last team was Club Sport Colombia in Paraguay.
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Playing for His Country
Emilio Martínez was a very important player for the Paraguay national team. He played for the Paraguay Under-23 team, which is a team for younger players.
Olympic Success
Martínez was part of the Paraguay team that won a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. This was a huge achievement for his country! The team played very well throughout the tournament.
In the final match for the gold medal, something tough happened. Martínez received a red card, which meant he had to leave the game early. Even with this, winning a silver medal at the Olympics is a fantastic accomplishment for any athlete.
International Matches
Before the Olympics, on August 4, 2004, Emilio Martínez played in a practice game. His team played against the Portugal Olympic team, which included famous player Cristiano Ronaldo. The game took place in the city of Algarve.
His Club Journey
Emilio Martínez played for many different football clubs throughout his career. He started playing professionally in 1998.
Early Career in Paraguay
He began his career at Nacional Asunción and then moved to Cerro Porteño. Later, he played for Libertad and Olimpia Asunción. These are all well-known clubs in Paraguay.
Playing Abroad
Martínez also played for teams outside of Paraguay. He joined UANL Tigres and Santos Laguna in Mexico. He also played for Bolivar in Bolivia and Universidad Católica in Ecuador. Playing in different countries means he experienced different styles of football!
Returning Home
After playing abroad, Emilio Martínez returned to Paraguay. He played for 2 de Mayo and finished his career at Club Sport Colombia.
