Osvaldo Martínez
Encyclopedia
Osvaldo David Martínez Arce (born 8 April 1986) is a Paraguay
an football midfielder. He currently plays for Atlante FC in the Primera Division de Mexico
.
. His first game for the side came on 15 October 2008, in a FIFA World Cup 2010 qualifying match in Asunción
against Peru
.
.
| 1. || 12 October 2010 || Westpac Stadium
, Wellington
, New Zealand
|| || 0–2 || 0-2 || Friendly
|}
Paraguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
an football midfielder. He currently plays for Atlante FC in the Primera Division de Mexico
Primera División de México
The Primera División Profesional , known simply as the Primera División, is the top level of the Mexican football league system and is administered by the Mexican Football Federation. It was established in 1943 and as of 2011 has 18 clubs. Up to June 2011, it was divided into three groups competing...
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Career
"Osvaldito", as he is known to fans and commentators, has been capped 24 times for the Paraguay national teamParaguay national football team
The Paraguay national football team is controlled by the Paraguayan Football Association and represents Paraguay in men's international football competitions. The team has reached the second round of the World Cup on four occasions . The 2010 trip also featured their first appearance in the...
. His first game for the side came on 15 October 2008, in a FIFA World Cup 2010 qualifying match in Asunción
Asunción
Asunción is the capital and largest city of Paraguay.The "Ciudad de Asunción" is an autonomous capital district not part of any department. The metropolitan area, called Gran Asunción, includes the cities of San Lorenzo, Fernando de la Mora, Lambaré, Luque, Mariano Roque Alonso, Ñemby, San...
against Peru
Peru national football team
The Peru national football team, known as 'el equipo inca', represents Peru in international football competition and is managed by the Peruvian Football Federation . The team competes against the other nine members of FIFA's CONMEBOL conference, which encompasses the countries of South America...
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Personal life
Osvaldo is married to Giselle Martinez, with whom he has one child. The couple currently live in MonterreyMonterrey
Monterrey , is the capital city of the northeastern state of Nuevo León in the country of Mexico. The city is anchor to the third-largest metropolitan area in Mexico and is ranked as the ninth-largest city in the nation. Monterrey serves as a commercial center in the north of the country and is the...
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International goals
|-| 1. || 12 October 2010 || Westpac Stadium
Westpac Stadium
Westpac Stadium, is a major sporting venue in Wellington, New Zealand. Due to its shape and silver coloured external walls, it is colloquially known as The Cake-Tin to the locals and other New Zealanders...
, Wellington
Wellington
Wellington is the capital city and third most populous urban area of New Zealand, although it is likely to have surpassed Christchurch due to the exodus following the Canterbury Earthquake. It is at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
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Honors
Títle | Club | Season |
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Campeonato Paraguayo de Fútbol | Libertad Club Libertad Club Libertad is a sports club based in the District Tuyucuá of the city of Asuncion, capital of Paraguay. It was founded on July 30, 1905 and currently plays in the Paraguayan Primera División... |
2006 |
Campeonato Paraguayo de Fútbol | Libertad Club Libertad Club Libertad is a sports club based in the District Tuyucuá of the city of Asuncion, capital of Paraguay. It was founded on July 30, 1905 and currently plays in the Paraguayan Primera División... |
2007 |
Torneo Apertura Torneo Apertura 2008 (Paraguay) The Torneo Apertura 2008 was the football tournament that opened the season in the Paraguayan first division.... |
Libertad Club Libertad Club Libertad is a sports club based in the District Tuyucuá of the city of Asuncion, capital of Paraguay. It was founded on July 30, 1905 and currently plays in the Paraguayan Primera División... |
2008 |
Torneo Clausura Torneo Clausura 2008 (Paraguay) The Torneo Clausura 2008 is the football tournament that closes the season in the Paraguayan first division.... |
Libertad Club Libertad Club Libertad is a sports club based in the District Tuyucuá of the city of Asuncion, capital of Paraguay. It was founded on July 30, 1905 and currently plays in the Paraguayan Primera División... |
2008 |
Primera División de México Apertura | Monterrey | 2009 |
Primera division de México Apertura | Monterrey | 2010 |
Interliga | Monterrey | 2010 |
2010-11 CONCACAF Champions League | Monterrey | 2011 |