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Biography
Álvaro Martínez Aguinaga (born 9 February 1979) is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a right back.
Football 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 feeder club 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 second division experience, playing 17 games in 2008–09's relegation) and Barakaldo CF.
Honours
- Basconia
- Tercera División: 1997-98
Personal life
Martínez's younger brother, Javier, is 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.