Álex Martín (footballer) explained

Álex Martín
Full Name:José Alejandro Martín Valerón
Birth Date:25 January 1998
Birth Place:Las Palmas, Spain
Height:1.82 m
Position:Centre back
Currentclub:Elche
Youthyears1:2006–2013
Youthclubs1:Las Palmas
Youthyears2:2013–2014
Youthclubs2:Betis
Youthyears3:2014–2017
Youthclubs3:Real Madrid
Years1:2017–2019
Caps1:29
Goals1:0
Years2:2019–2020
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2019–2020
Clubs3:Cartagena (loan)
Caps3:11
Goals3:0
Years4:2020–2021
Caps4:14
Goals4:1
Years5:2021
Caps5:7
Goals5:1
Years6:2021
Caps6:2
Goals6:0
Years7:2021–2022
Caps7:34
Goals7:2
Years8:2022–2023
Caps8:37
Goals8:1
Years9:2023–
Caps9:5
Goals9:0
Years10:2024
Clubs10:Racing Ferrol (loan)
Caps10:8
Goals10:0
Nationalyears1:2014–2015
Nationalcaps1:14
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2016–2017
Nationalcaps2:7
Nationalgoals2:1
Nationalyears3:2016
Nationalcaps3:6
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:8 June 2024

José Alejandro "Álex" Martín Valerón (born 25 January 1998) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a central defender for Elche CF.

Club career

Martín was born in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, and joined Real Madrid's La Fábrica in 2014, after representing Real Betis and UD Las Palmas. Ahead of the 2017–18 season, he was promoted to the reserves in Segunda División B.[1]

Martín made his senior debut on 24 September 2017, starting in a 1–2 away loss against CDA Navalcarnero.[2] The following 26 January, he renewed his contract with the club until 2021.[3]

On 8 July 2019, Martín signed a two-year deal with La Liga side CD Leganés,[4] but was loaned to third division side FC Cartagena on 30 August.[5] On 18 August of the following year, after achieving promotion with the latter side, he signed a permanent deal with the Efesé until 2022.[6]

Martín made his professional debut on 13 September 2020, starting in a 0–0 away draw against Real Oviedo.[7] He scored his first professional goal on 24 October, netting his team's second in a 3–0 home win against Las Palmas.

On 31 January 2021, Martín signed a 18-month contract with Cádiz CF, being initially assigned to the B-team.[8] He made his La Liga debut with the main squad on 15 February, replacing Isaac Carcelén in a 0–4 home loss against Athletic Bilbao.

On 4 August 2021, Martín moved to another reserve team, Celta de Vigo B in Primera División RFEF.[9] On 21 July of the following year, he moved to second division side CD Mirandés on a one-year deal.[10]

On 6 July 2023, free agent Martín signed a two-year contract with Elche CF, recently relegated to division two.[11] The following 16 January, after being rarely used, he moved to fellow league team Racing de Ferrol on loan for the remainder of the season.[12]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Real Madrid B2017–18Segunda División B130130
2018–1916020180
Subtotal29020310
Cartagena2019–20Segunda División B1102110141
2020–21Segunda División14110151
Subtotal2513110292
Cádiz B2020–21Segunda División B7070
Cádiz2020–21La Liga2020
Celta B2021–22Primera División RFEF342342
Mirandés2022–23Segunda División37110381
Career total13444100301415

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Los siete fichajes de Solari para el Castilla. The seven signings of Solari for Castilla. OK Diario. es. 19 June 2017. 30 August 2020.
  2. Web site: 2–1: Castilla fought to the end in Navalcarnero with nine players. Real Madrid. 24 September 2017. 30 August 2020.
  3. Web site: El Madrid renueva a Alex Martín hasta 2021. Madrid renew Alex Martín until 2021. El Español. es. 26 January 2018. 30 August 2020.
  4. Web site: C.D. Leganés reinforces defense with Álex Martín. CD Leganés. 8 July 2019. 30 August 2020.
  5. Web site: Álex Martín, cedido por una temporada al F.C. Cartagena. Álex Martín, loaned for one season to F.C. Cartagena. CD Leganés. es. 30 August 2019. 30 August 2020.
  6. Web site: El defensa Álex Martín, una apuesta de presente y futuro hasta 2022. Defender Álex Martín, a bet for the present and future until 2022. FC Cartagena. es. 18 August 2020. 30 August 2020.
  7. Web site: Al Oviedo le falla la puntería. Oviedo lack aim. Diario AS. es. 13 September 2020. 13 September 2020.
  8. Web site: Álex Martín llega traspasado del Cartagena. Álex Martín arrives on a transfer from Cartagena. Cádiz CF. es. 31 January 2021. 4 February 2021.
  9. Web site: Fichajes oficiales: Álex Martín y Thomas Carrique refuerzan la defensa. Official signings: Álex Martín and Thomas Carrique bolster the defense. El Desmarque. es. 4 August 2021. 9 September 2021.
  10. Web site: Álex Martín, refuerzo para la zaga rojilla. Álex Martín, addition to the rojilla defense. CD Mirandés. es. 21 July 2022. 14 August 2022.
  11. Web site: OFICIAL Álex Martín. OFFICIAL Álex Martín. Elche CF. es. 6 July 2023. 6 July 2023.
  12. Web site: OFICIAL Álex Martín. OFFICIAL Álex Martín. Elche CF. es. 16 January 2024. 18 January 2024.