Jorge Andrés Martínez
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Jorge Andrés Martínez Barrios (born April 5, 1983) is a Uruguay
an footballer who currently plays for Cesena
in the Italian Serie A.
team Montevideo Wanderers F.C.
, where he spent several seasons with the youth squad, before moving to the senior squad in 2000. In his first season with the club, the striker managed 23 first team appearances, before making an additional 33 league appearances in which he also accounted for 2 league goals. In his third season, with the Montevideo
based team, Martinez was shifted into a more attacking role, and scored 7 goals in 26 league starts. His next two seasons at the club, were hampered by injuries as the young striker managed just 22 appearances and scored just 2 goals. During the 2006 winter transfer market, Martinez transferred away from his hometown club, after scoring 4 goals in just 11 appearances. Hence, the young Uruguayan transferred to Club Nacional de Football
in 2006, after six first team seasons with the Wanderers.
, Martinez quickly adapted to his new team, but was limited to 15 appearances and 3 goals in the league. His second season proved to be much more successful, as Martinez made over 30 appearances in all competitions, scoring 11 goals, 6 of which, were within league play. His impressive form during the 2006–2007 season, led to a transfer to Europe with Sicilian giants Calcio Catania
of the Italian Serie A.
prior to the start of the 2007–08 season. His debut performance, in a 0–0 draw against Genoa C.F.C.
, saw him come on as a substitute in the 56th minute. He followed his debutup with two starting appearances, though he was substituted in both of them.
Martínez did marke his first start, against Empoli F.C.
on September 26, by scoring the winning goal in the 48th minute at his home stadium, the Stadio Angelo Massimino
, with an assist from team-mate Giacomo Tedesco
. In his first season with the club, Martinez, managed 31 total appearances under then-coach Silvio Baldini
. He scored 8 league goals, along with 3 goals in the Coppa Italia
. Martinez, notably saved Catania from relegation on the final day of the 2007–2008 Serie A
season, by scoring the equalizer against Scudetto hopefuls A.S. Roma
, leveling the score at 1-1. The result, ensured Catania's stay in the Italian top flight, deeming Empoli to relegation, and also guaranteed that Roma would not win the 2007-08 Scudetto. His second season proved to be just as successful as his first season, as the Uruguayan continued his good form under new coach Walter Zenga
. Catania comfortably avoided relegation, and Martinez managed nearly 40 appearances in all competitions, scoring 8 goals in the process. During the 2009-10 season, Martinez was the in-form player for the Sicilian
club, for much of the season, as he formed a strike force with Maxi Lopez
, and Giuseppe Mascara
, that managed to defeat Serie A giants Juventus, AC Milan, Inter Milan, and U.S. Città di Palermo
throughout the season. Despite ending the season injured, the winger managed 25 Serie A appearances with a career best 9 goals. He also maintained 2 goals in 4 Coppa Italia
matches.
Since joining Calcio Catania, Martinez has been a very influential part of the team & helped lead Catania to a record points total in the Serie A and a 12th place finish in the table.
had medical testings in Turin
and on 1 July 2010 the deal officially completed. Juve signed Martínez for a €12 million transfer fees and agreed a 4-year contract.
On 29 August 2011 it was confirmed that Martínez will go out on loan to Cesena
for the rest of the season.
and has scored 3 goals. His national team debut came in an international friendly against England
on March 1, 2007, when he came on as a second half substitute. He missed World Cup 2010 due to an injury.
On July 27, 2010 he was reserved to play a friendly match against Angola
in Lisboa.
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
an footballer who currently plays for Cesena
A.C. Cesena
Associazione Calcio Cesena is an Italian football club based in Cesena, Romagna. The club was formed in 1940 and won the first promotion to Serie A in 1973. Since then, the club have been in the Italian Premier League for a total of in 11 seasons, reaching the best achievement in 1976 with the 6th...
in the Italian Serie A.
Montevideo Wanderers F.C.
Martínez began his footballing career with Primera División UruguayaPrimera División Uruguaya
The Liga Profesional de Primera División , also known as the Primera División Uruguaya or Primera División de Uruguay , is a professional football league in Uruguay at the top of the country's football league system. It is organized by the Uruguayan Football Association and is contested by 16 teams...
team Montevideo Wanderers F.C.
Montevideo Wanderers F.C.
Montevideo Wanderers Fútbol Club, usually known simply as Wanderers is a Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo. The club are currently members of the Primera División and play at the Estadio Viera...
, where he spent several seasons with the youth squad, before moving to the senior squad in 2000. In his first season with the club, the striker managed 23 first team appearances, before making an additional 33 league appearances in which he also accounted for 2 league goals. In his third season, with the Montevideo
Montevideo
Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento...
based team, Martinez was shifted into a more attacking role, and scored 7 goals in 26 league starts. His next two seasons at the club, were hampered by injuries as the young striker managed just 22 appearances and scored just 2 goals. During the 2006 winter transfer market, Martinez transferred away from his hometown club, after scoring 4 goals in just 11 appearances. Hence, the young Uruguayan transferred to Club Nacional de Football
Club Nacional de Football
Club Nacional de Football is a Uruguayan sports club based in Montevideo. It is best known for its professional football team, which plays in the Uruguayan Primera División....
in 2006, after six first team seasons with the Wanderers.
Club Nacional
After transferring to Club Nacional de FootballClub Nacional de Football
Club Nacional de Football is a Uruguayan sports club based in Montevideo. It is best known for its professional football team, which plays in the Uruguayan Primera División....
, Martinez quickly adapted to his new team, but was limited to 15 appearances and 3 goals in the league. His second season proved to be much more successful, as Martinez made over 30 appearances in all competitions, scoring 11 goals, 6 of which, were within league play. His impressive form during the 2006–2007 season, led to a transfer to Europe with Sicilian giants Calcio Catania
Calcio Catania
Calcio Catania is an Italian football club founded in 1908 and based in Catania, Sicily. The club has spent much of its history in Serie B, gaining promotion to Italy's top league Serie A five times...
of the Italian Serie A.
Calcio Catania
Martinez officially transferred to the Italian Serie A in July 2007, when he was officially presented by Calcio CataniaCalcio Catania
Calcio Catania is an Italian football club founded in 1908 and based in Catania, Sicily. The club has spent much of its history in Serie B, gaining promotion to Italy's top league Serie A five times...
prior to the start of the 2007–08 season. His debut performance, in a 0–0 draw against Genoa C.F.C.
Genoa C.F.C.
Genoa Cricket and Football Club, commonly referred to simply as Genoa , is a professional Italian football club based in the city of Genoa, Liguria...
, saw him come on as a substitute in the 56th minute. He followed his debutup with two starting appearances, though he was substituted in both of them.
Martínez did marke his first start, against Empoli F.C.
Empoli F.C.
Empoli Football Club is an Italian association football club located in Empoli, Tuscany, founded in 1920 and played its first official match in 1921.In recent years, the club has all too often been bouncing between Italy's two top divisions...
on September 26, by scoring the winning goal in the 48th minute at his home stadium, the Stadio Angelo Massimino
Stadio Angelo Massimino
Stadio Angelo Massimino is a multi-use stadium in Catania, Italy. It is currently used mostly for football matches and the home of Calcio Catania. The stadium was built in 1937 and holds 23,420...
, with an assist from team-mate Giacomo Tedesco
Giacomo Tedesco
Giacomo Tedesco is an Italian football midfielder who currently plays for Trapani Calcio.-Club career:...
. In his first season with the club, Martinez, managed 31 total appearances under then-coach Silvio Baldini
Silvio Baldini
Silvio Baldini is an Italian association football manager and the former head coach of Vicenza in the Serie B league.- Coach :...
. He scored 8 league goals, along with 3 goals in the Coppa Italia
Coppa Italia
The Coppa Italia is an Italian football annual cup competition. Its first edition was held in 1922, but the second champions were not crowned until 1936. Roma and Juventus lead the way with nine wins. Roma has contested more finals, 16, while Torino and Juventus follow with 13...
. Martinez, notably saved Catania from relegation on the final day of the 2007–2008 Serie A
Serie A
Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
season, by scoring the equalizer against Scudetto hopefuls A.S. Roma
A.S. Roma
Associazione Sportiva Roma, commonly referred to as simply Roma, is a professional Italian football club based in Rome. Founded by a merger in 1927, Roma have participated in the top-tier of Italian football for all of their existence but one season in the early 50s...
, leveling the score at 1-1. The result, ensured Catania's stay in the Italian top flight, deeming Empoli to relegation, and also guaranteed that Roma would not win the 2007-08 Scudetto. His second season proved to be just as successful as his first season, as the Uruguayan continued his good form under new coach Walter Zenga
Walter Zenga
Walter Zenga is a retired Italian footballer and current manager. He is a long-time goalkeeper for the Italian national team and Internazionale. He also holds Romanian citizenship...
. Catania comfortably avoided relegation, and Martinez managed nearly 40 appearances in all competitions, scoring 8 goals in the process. During the 2009-10 season, Martinez was the in-form player for the Sicilian
Sicily
Sicily is a region of Italy, and is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Along with the surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Autonoma Siciliana Sicily has a rich and unique culture, especially with regard to the arts, music, literature,...
club, for much of the season, as he formed a strike force with Maxi Lopez
Maxi López
Maximiliano Gastón López is an Argentine football player who currently plays as a striker for Calcio Catania in the Italian Serie A. López also holds Italian nationality.-River Plate:...
, and Giuseppe Mascara
Giuseppe Mascara
Giuseppe Mascara is an Italian professional football player currently playing for Napoli in the Italian Serie A. He is equally adept at playing as a striker or as a wide forward.-U.S. Ragusa:...
, that managed to defeat Serie A giants Juventus, AC Milan, Inter Milan, and U.S. Città di Palermo
U.S. Città di Palermo
Unione Sportiva Città di Palermo is an Italian football club from Palermo, Sicily which currently plays in Serie A, the top level of Italian football. Formed in 1900 as Anglo Panormitan Athletic and Football Club, the club had various names before assuming its final form in 1987 and is currently...
throughout the season. Despite ending the season injured, the winger managed 25 Serie A appearances with a career best 9 goals. He also maintained 2 goals in 4 Coppa Italia
Coppa Italia
The Coppa Italia is an Italian football annual cup competition. Its first edition was held in 1922, but the second champions were not crowned until 1936. Roma and Juventus lead the way with nine wins. Roma has contested more finals, 16, while Torino and Juventus follow with 13...
matches.
Since joining Calcio Catania, Martinez has been a very influential part of the team & helped lead Catania to a record points total in the Serie A and a 12th place finish in the table.
Juventus FC
On 28 June 2010, Martinez along with Leonardo BonucciLeonardo Bonucci
Leonardo Bonucci is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender for Serie A club Juventus and the Italian national team.-Internazionale:Bonucci started his career at Viterbese but was loaned to Internazionale in the summer of 2005. He played a number of pre-season friendlies for Inter first team...
had medical testings in Turin
Turin
Turin is a city and major business and cultural centre in northern Italy, capital of the Piedmont region, located mainly on the left bank of the Po River and surrounded by the Alpine arch. The population of the city proper is 909,193 while the population of the urban area is estimated by Eurostat...
and on 1 July 2010 the deal officially completed. Juve signed Martínez for a €12 million transfer fees and agreed a 4-year contract.
On 29 August 2011 it was confirmed that Martínez will go out on loan to Cesena
A.C. Cesena
Associazione Calcio Cesena is an Italian football club based in Cesena, Romagna. The club was formed in 1940 and won the first promotion to Serie A in 1973. Since then, the club have been in the Italian Premier League for a total of in 11 seasons, reaching the best achievement in 1976 with the 6th...
for the rest of the season.
International career
Martínez has made 18 appearances for UruguayUruguay national football team
The Uruguayan national football team represents Uruguay in international association football and is controlled by the Uruguayan Football Association, the governing body for football in Uruguay. The current head coach is Óscar Tabárez...
and has scored 3 goals. His national team debut came in an international friendly against England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
on March 1, 2007, when he came on as a second half substitute. He missed World Cup 2010 due to an injury.
On July 27, 2010 he was reserved to play a friendly match against Angola
Angola national football team
The Angola national football team, nicknamed Palancas Negras , is the national team of Angola and is controlled by the Federação Angolana de Futebol. Angola reached 45th in the FIFA Rankings in July 2002...
in Lisboa.
External links
- Jorge Andrés Martínez at Gazzetta dello Sport
- Jorge Andrés Martínez at Soccernet