António Martins (footballer)
# António Martins (footballer)

António Rodrigues Martins (27 July 1913 – deceased) was a Portuguese footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

## Career

Born in Lisbon, Martins arrived at Sporting CP in 1934, as a 21-year-old, spending the first two seasons in the reserve squad. With Azevedo as undisputed starter, and four league matches in two seasons, he left the Lions in 1938, to join Benfica.

In his first season, he beat Amaro for the keeper position, debuting on 2 October 1938 in a loss against his former team. Over the course of nine seasons, he added more than 140 appearances, winning three league titles, until he lost his place to Rosa in 1946, after representing the club on 265 matches. He received one cap, in a 3–0 win against Switzerland on 1 January 1942.

## Honours

* Primeira Liga: 1941–42, 1942–43, 1944–45
* Taça de Portugal: 1939–40, 1942–43, 1943–44
* Campeonato de Lisboa: 1937–38, 1939–40
