Carlos Martínez (footballer, born 1989)


Carlos Martínez Aibar is a Spanish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Italian club Abano Calcio.

Club career

Born in Cádiz, Andalusia, Martínez finished his development at local Cádiz CF. On 29 September 2007, at the age of 18, he made his debut with the first team, coming in as a 77th-minute substitute in a 0–2 away loss against CD Castellón.
Martínez moved abroad in 2013, signing with C.D. Luis Ángel Firpo in the Salvadoran Primera División and competing in the CONCACAF Champions League. He switched clubs and countries the following year, joining FK Sūduva in the Lithuanian A Lyga.
In the 2015–16 season, Martínez represented Coquimbo Unido, featuring rarely and also being relegated from the Primera B de Chile. He returned to his homeland on 26 November 2017 and signed with amateurs UD Oliva but, less than one month later, moved to the Italian Serie D with Abano Calcio.

Personal life

Martínez's grandfather, Ramoní, was also a footballer. He represented mainly Sevilla FC.