Walter Martínez (footballer, born 1982)
Honduran footballer (1982–2019)
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Walter Julián Martínez Ramos (28 March 1982 – 11 August 2019) was a Honduran professional footballer who played as a striker.
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Martínez in 2013 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Walter Julián Martínez Ramos | ||
| Date of birth | 28 March 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Tegucigalpa, Honduras | ||
| Date of death | 11 August 2019 (aged 37) | ||
| Place of death | New York City, United States | ||
| Positions | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001–2003 | Victoria | 53 | (9) |
| 2004 | Marathón | 29 | (3) |
| 2005–2006 | Vida | 8 | (3) |
| 2006 | Marathón | 18 | (9) |
| 2007–2008 | Beijing Guoan | 44 | (14) |
| 2009 | Alavés | 3 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | Marathón | 36 | (12) |
| 2010–2011 | Beijing Guoan | 37 | (13) |
| 2012 | Chongqing FC | 29 | (3) |
| 2013 | San Jose Earthquakes | 15 | (2) |
| 2014–2015 | Club Xelajú MC | 18 | (3) |
| 2015 | Marathón | 16 | (2) |
| 2015 | FAS | 20[citation needed] | (6) |
| 2016–2017 | Marathón | ||
| International career | |||
| 2002–2011 | Honduras | 49 | (12) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
Martínez started his professional career at Victoria and made his debut on 25 November 2000 against Deportes Savio.[1] He also played for Vida in La Ceiba, and Marathón in San Pedro Sula.
On 27 January 2007, Diario Deportivo Diez confirmed that he would play for Beijing Guoan of China, where he would play four seasons over two separate spells. In July 2010 he was presented there for his second stint.[2]
In January 2011, Martínez became the 11th Honduran footballer in the Spanish league after joining Alavés.[3]
After his contract with Chongqing ended, Martínez had a trial with Major League Soccer side Colorado Rapids in January 2013[4] and D.C. United in February 2013.[5] On 15 March 2013, Martínez signed with the San Jose Earthquakes.
International career
Martínez made his debut for Honduras in a November 2002 friendly match against Colombia and has earned a total of 49 caps, scoring 12 goals. He has represented his country in 8 FIFA World Cup qualification matches[6] and played in all three of his country's games at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He also played at the 2003[7] and 2009 UNCAF Nations Cups[8] and the 2011 Copa Centroamericana,[9] as well as at the 2009[10] and 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cups.[11]
Death
On 11 August 2019, Martínez died in New York City due to cardiovascular disease.[12]
Career statistics
International
- Scores and results list Honduras's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Martínez goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 October 2006 | Herndon Stadium, Atlanta, United States |  Guatemala |
2–0 | 2–1 | Friendly | [14] |
| 2 | 14 October 2007 | Estadio Nacional Chelato Uclés, Tegucigalpa, Honduras |  Panama |
1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly | [15] |
| 3 | 17 November 2007 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, United States | Guatemala |
1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly | [16] |
| 4 | 7 June 2008 | Estadio Nilmo Edwards, La Ceiba, Honduras |  Haiti |
1–0 | 3–1 | Friendly | [17] |
| 5 | 11 October 2008 | Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano, San Pedro Sula, Honduras |  Canada |
1–0 | 3–1 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification | [18] |
| 6 | 22 January 2009 | Estadio Nacional Chelato Uclés, Tegucigalpa, Honduras |  Belize |
2–0 | 2–1 | 2009 UNCAF Nations Cup | [19] |
| 7 | 24 January 2009 | Estadio Nacional Chelato Uclés, Tegucigalpa, Honduras |  Nicaragua |
4–1 | 4–1 | 2009 UNCAF Nations Cup | [20] |
| 8 | 11 July 2009 | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, United States |  Grenada |
1–0 | 4–0 | 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup | [21] |
| 9 | 18 July 2009 | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, United States | Canada |
1–0 | 1–0 | 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup | [22] |
| 10 | 9 October 2010 | North Harbour Stadium, North Shore City, New Zealand |  New Zealand |
1–1 | 1–1 | Friendly | [23] |
| 11 | 23 January 2011 | Estadio Rommel Fernández, Panama City, Panama |  Costa Rica |
1–0 | 2–1 | 2011 Copa Centroamericana | [24] |
| 12 | 10 June 2011 | FIU Stadium, Miami, United States | Grenada |
6–1 | 7–1 | 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup | [25] |
Honors
- CONCACAF Gold Cup All-Tournament Team: 2009
- Champion of 2018 Chinese City Football Super League (CFL)