Aníbal Cabanzón Martínez

Aníbal Cabanzón Martínez, better known as Manín (5 September 1915 – 13 May 1987), was a Spanish footballer who played as a midfielder for Racing de Santander and Atlético Madrid between 1939 and 1943.

Playing career Born on 5 September 1915 in Santander, Manín only began his football career after the end of the Spanish Civil War in 1939, aged 24, at his hometown club Racing de Santander, making his debut with the first team in a La Liga fixture against Hércules, which ended in a 3–1 loss. and then making his debut in a league fixture against Espanyol on 1 December, scoring a goal to help his side to a 5–3. In June 1941, he started for Aviación in both legs of the final of the 1941 Copa Presidente Federación Castellana against Real Madrid, which ended in a 3–1 victory on aggregate.

Manín remained loyal to Aviación for three years, from 1940 until 1943, when he retired at the age of 28, In total, he scored 16 goals in 55 La Liga matches for Racing and Aviación.

Later life After retiring, Manín became director and owner of a paint factory called Pinturas Cabén, and later became one of Atlético's 50,000-member cooperatives. He was noted for his nervous and restless figure, a temperament that led him to success in both the sporting and the business world.

Death Manín died on 13 May 1987, at the age of 71.

Honours Club Aviación Nacional La Liga: Champions (1): 1940–41

Copa Presidente Federación Castellana Champions (1): 1940–41

FEF President Cup: Champions (1): 1941–47