André Renato Soares Martins
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André Renato Soares Martins (born 21 January 1990 in Santa Maria da Feira) is a Portuguese
footballer who plays for Sporting Clube de Portugal as a central midfielder.
, in the third division
.
For 2010–11, newly appointed coach Paulo Sérgio called him back for pre-season trainings. In August, he was sent to C.F. Os Belenenses in the second level
, in a season
-long loan. However, after José Mota
's arrival at Belenenses' bench, the player was deemed surplus to requirements at the club, and Sporting arranged another loan in January 2011, at C.D. Pinhalnovense in division three.
Mainly due to injuries to teammates, Martins featured in Sporting's bench in some matches in 2011–12
. On 20 October 2011, he made his official debut for the Lions, replacing Diego Capel
for the last 15 minutes of a 2–0 home win against FC Vaslui
, in the season
's UEFA Europa League.
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
footballer who plays for Sporting Clube de Portugal as a central midfielder.
Football career
After graduating from Sporting Clube de Portugal's youth academy, Martins was loaned out, alongside with nine other former Sporting juniors, to Real Sport ClubeReal Sport Clube
Real Sport Clube is a Portuguese football club situated in Queluz that competes in the Portuguese Second Division. They were founded in 1951.-Current squad:...
, in the third division
Portuguese Second Division
The Portuguese Second Division is a football league in Portugal, situated at the third level of the Portuguese football league system...
.
For 2010–11, newly appointed coach Paulo Sérgio called him back for pre-season trainings. In August, he was sent to C.F. Os Belenenses in the second level
Liga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
, in a season
2010–11 Liga de Honra
Teams relegated from 2010–11 Liga de Honra* 15th Place: Belenenses* 16th Place: LeixõesTeams promoted to 2010–11 Portuguese Liga* Champions: Beira-Mar* Runners-up: PortimonenseTeams promoted from 2009–10 Portuguese Second Division...
-long loan. However, after José Mota
José Mota (football manager)
José Albano Ferreira da Mota is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as a right defender, and a current manager.-Football career:...
's arrival at Belenenses' bench, the player was deemed surplus to requirements at the club, and Sporting arranged another loan in January 2011, at C.D. Pinhalnovense in division three.
Mainly due to injuries to teammates, Martins featured in Sporting's bench in some matches in 2011–12
2011–12 Primeira Liga
-Personnel and kits:Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players and Managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.-Managerial changes:-League table:-Positions by round:...
. On 20 October 2011, he made his official debut for the Lions, replacing Diego Capel
Diego Capel
Diego Ángel Capel Trinidad is a Spanish footballer who plays for Sporting Clube de Portugal in Portugal, as a left winger.-Sevilla:Groomed in Sevilla FC's youth system , Capel made his first professional appearance aged 16, playing three minutes in a 2–1 home win over Atlético Madrid, on 24...
for the last 15 minutes of a 2–0 home win against FC Vaslui
FC Vaslui
FC Vaslui is a professional football club from Vaslui, Romania. The club plays in Liga I and was founded in 2002. The best league finishes were achieved in the 2009–10 and 2010–11 seasons, when they managed to end up third. Since foundation, they finished each season in a higher rank than in the...
, in the season
2011–12 UEFA Europa League
The 2011–12 UEFA Europa League is the third season of the competition since it was renamed from the UEFA Cup. It began on 30 June 2011 with the first legs of the first qualifying round, and will end on 9 May 2012 with the final to be held at Stadionul Național in Bucharest, Romania...
's UEFA Europa League.