Place of birth Arnedo, Spain Years Team Height 1.76 m | Playing position Team Apps | |
Full name José Izquierdo Martínez Date of birth (1980-08-03) 3 August 1980 (age 36) | ||
José Izquierdo Martínez (born 3 August 1980 in Arnedo, La Rioja) is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a right back.
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Football career
A product of CA Osasuna's youth ranks, Izquierdo made his La Liga debut against Villarreal CF on 8 September 2001, in a 0–3 away loss. In the 2003–04 season he appeared in 35 league games, scoring in a 1–1 draw at neighbours Athletic Bilbao.
Released by Osasuna in June 2008 after only 27 appearances in his last three years combined, Izquierdo signed a one-year contract with second division side Gimnàstic de Tarragona, on 31 August 2008. The following campaign he dropped down a category and returned to his native region, moving to UD Logroñés in the third level.
For 2011–12, 31-year-old Izquierdo continued in division three, joining CD Atlético Baleares.
Personal life
Although Izquierdo played as a right back his name, in Spanish, means "left".