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Hans Martínez

b. 1987

Chilean footballer

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Born 1987. Hans Martínez is a Chilean association football player.

Hans Alexis Martínez Cabrera (born 4 January 1987) is a Chilean former footballer who mainly played as a central defender, but he could also play as a left back or defensive midfielder.

Club career Born in Santiago, Martínez joined Universidad Católica's youth system in 1998, aged 11, and made his first-team debuts in 2007. Martínez scored his first goal on 6 October 2008, in a 5–3 away win over Universidad de Concepción. In the following three seasons he was an undisputed starter, losing his place, however, in the 2012 season.

In July 2013, Martínez rejected a new four-year deal from the UC, and after being linked to Colo-Colo and Universidad de Chile in August, he stated a desire to move abroad in December.

On 27 December 2013 Martínez joined La Liga side UD Almería on loan until the end of the season. He made his debut in the top flight of Spanish football on 12 April of the following year, starting in a 0–4 loss at Real Madrid.

On 19 July 2014, Martínez returned to Chile, joining O'Higgins.

After having contractual conflicts with Lautaro de Buin and his manager Carlos Encinas, he was given severance pay and released on April 7, 2021. A year later, he confirmed his retirement from football.

International career After appearing with the Chile under-17s at the 2003 South American Under-17 Football Championship, Martínez was a member of the Chile under-20 squad, which finished fourth at the 2007 South American Youth Championship in Paraguay, being a regular starter. He appeared at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup, and the following year appeared at the Toulon Tournament.

Martínez made his full squad debut on 26 January 2008, starting in a 0–0 draw against Japan.

Coaching career Martínez has served as coach for football academies in Las Vizcachas town and Calera de Tango.

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Honours

Universidad Católica Primera División: 2010 Copa Chile: 2011

Chile U-20 FIFA U-20 World Cup third place: 2007

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Who is Hans Martínez?

Chilean footballer

When was Hans Martínez born?

Hans Martínez was born on 4 January 1987 in Santiago.

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Hans Martínez is an association football player.

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Hans Martínez is Chilean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hans Martínez

· Wikidata: Q370237

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