Diego Martínez
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| Diego Martínez | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Diego Alfonso Martínez Balderas | |
| Date of birth | February 15, 1981 | |
| Place of birth | México D.F., México | |
| Height | 185 cm (6'1") | |
| Playing position | Right wingback | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | U.A.N.L. | |
| Number | 4 | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2001-2006 2006- 2007-2008 2008-present |
Necaxa Guadalajara → Morelia (loan) → U.A.N.L. (loan) |
147 (17) 62 (3) 21 (0) 10 (0) |
| National team2 | ||
| 2003- |  Mexico |
9 (4) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Diego Alfonso Martínez Balderas (born February 15, 1981) in Mexico City, Mexico, is a football defender who currently plays for UANL Tigres in the Primera Division de Mexico.
[edit] Biography
Martinez made his debut in the Invierno 2001 season with Necaxa. His ability to attack made him a fan favorite and quickly earned him a starting position. Chivas bought his transfer in 2006 where he became an important part of the team immediately. Diego usually plays the right wingback position with Chivas providing the team with crosses and through passes in the attack, however he excels more in his defending duties.
Martinez has played in several national Mexican youth teams. He was Captain of the Mexican U-23 Team during the 2004 Olympic Trials. Diego received his first summons for the senior Mexican National Football Team in 2003, he was called upon by former Mexico coach Ricardo Lavolpe on several occasions in search for the team that would play in the 2006 World Cup.
On June 11, 2007 Diego was loaned to Morelia as a result of the Draft pertaining to Apertura 2007 that was held in Cancún, Mexico.
[edit] External links
- Diego Martinez Statistics (Spanish)
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