Fernando Martínez (Spanish footballer)

Fernando Martínez Rubio (born 10 June 1990), known simply as Fernando, is a Spanish footballer who plays for UD Almería as a goalkeeper.

Fernando
Personal information
Full name Fernando Martínez Rubio
Date of birth (1990-06-10) 10 June 1990
Place of birth Murcia, Spain
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
Almería
Number 13
Youth career
Valencia
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2010 Sangonera 4 (0)
2010–2012 Murcia B 66 (0)
2012–2016 Murcia 61 (0)
2012UCAM Murcia (loan) 10 (0)
2016–2017 UCAM Murcia 12 (0)
2017– Almería 28 (0)
National team
2008 Spain U19 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13 July 2020

Club career

Born in Murcia, Fernando finished his development in Valencia CF's youth system. He made his senior debut with Sangonera Atlético CF, spending one season in Segunda División B.

Fernando joined Real Murcia in the summer of 2010, playing two years with the reserves in Tercera División. In August 2012, he was loaned to neighbouring UCAM Murcia CF in division three.[1]

Fernando made his official debut for Murcia on 11 September 2013, in a 0–2 away loss against Hércules CF in the second round of the Copa del Rey.[2] His first game in Segunda División occurred on 24 November, as he replaced field player Daniel Toribio after Casto was sent off in the 70th minute, and kept a clean sheet in a 0–0 draw at AD Alcorcón.[3]

On 5 July 2016, Fernando returned to UCAM Murcia, newly promoted to the second tier.[4] A backup to Biel Ribas, he featured in 12 league matches as his team suffered relegation, and signed a two-year contract with fellow league club UD Almería on 5 July 2017.[5]

A backup to René, Fernando renewed his contract with the Rojiblancos for a further two seasons on 22 May 2019.[6] He became a regular starter under new manager Guti, and agreed to a further extension until 2022 on 27 April 2020.[7]

References

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