How old was Roberto Martinez when he joined Real Zaragoza?
He played at every level of youth football for the club before moving to Real Zaragoza at the age of 16. Martínez made his first appearance for the Real Zaragoza B team in 1991, but spent most of his first three seasons at the club playing for the youth teams.
How old was Roberto Martinez when he started playing football?
Born in Balaguer, Lleida, Catalonia, Martínez began his career at his home-town club CF Balaguer in the Tercera División, playing his first competitive game for the club’s youth team when he was nine years old. He played at every level of youth football for the club before moving to Real Zaragoza at the age of 16.
When did Roberto Martinez win manager of the month?
Martínez won his first League One Manager of the Month Award for October 2007 by leading his team to four straight wins in four in the league, including a 5–0 win and a 4–1 win over Leyton Orient and Bournemouth, respectively, away from home.
When did Roberto Martinez become coach of Belgium?
On 3 August 2016, Martínez signed as coach of the Belgium national team, succeeding Marc Wilmots. In his first match in charge on 1 September 2016, Belgium were defeated 2–0 by Spain in Brussels.
When did Roberto Martinez become manager of Wigan?
After several days of negotiations, Martínez was confirmed as the new manager of Wigan on 15 June 2009, taking four backroom staff with him. Martínez signed a three-year contract worth £1.5 million and was assured by Wigan chairman Dave Whelan that his job would be safe for the next three years, even if the club suffered relegation.
When did Roberto Martinez sign for Swansea City?
In January 2003, Martínez joined Swansea City on a short-term contract until the end of the season, becoming the captain and helping to preserve the club’s Football League status on the last day of the season. In June 2003, despite reported interest from First Division clubs, Martínez signed a new contract with Swansea.