Álvaro Martínez (footballer, born 1979)


Álvaro Martínez Aguinaga is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a right back.

Club career

Martínez was born in Estella-Lizarra, Navarre. Having spent the vast majority of his career in the lower leagues, he started with Athletic Bilbao but only appeared for its farm team and reserves, CD Basconia and Bilbao Athletic respectively.
From 2001 onwards, Martínez represented Alicante CF, CD Recreación de La Rioja, CD River Ega, CF Vilanova, UE Figueres, Sestao River Club, SD Eibar and Barakaldo CF.

Personal life

Martínez's younger brother, Javier, is a footballer. A midfielder, he played with great success for Athletic Bilbao and is playing for FC Bayern Munich, winning the 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012 with Spain.

Honours

Basconia