Álvaro Martínez (footballer, born 1979)
# Álvaro Martínez (footballer, born 1979)

Álvaro Martínez Aguinaga (born 9 February 1979) is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a right-back.

## Club career

Martínez was born in Estella-Lizarra, Navarre. Having spent the vast majority of his career in the lower leagues, he started with Athletic Bilbao but only appeared for its farm team and reserves, CD Basconia and Bilbao Athletic respectively.

From 2001 onwards, Martínez represented Alicante CF, CD Recreación de La Rioja, CD River Ega, CF Vilanova, UE Figueres, Sestao River Club, SD Eibar (his first and only Segunda División experience, playing 17 matches in 2008–09's relegation) and Barakaldo CF.

## Personal life

Martínez's younger brother, Javier, was also a footballer. A midfielder, he played with great success for Athletic Bilbao and FC Bayern Munich, winning the 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012 with Spain.

## Honours

Basconia

* Tercera División: 1997–98
