Diego Martínez Penas

Born in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia, Martínez was a full back capable of playing on either side. He spent his youth career at Celta and Cádiz, representing the former for nine years.

Early career

Martínez retired from professional football at the age of 20, and started his coaching career with Imperio de Albolote's youth categories, while also playing for their first team. During this time he also studied for a degree. In 2004, he moved to Arenas, being initially in charge of the youth setup. An assistant manager in the 2005–06 campaign, Martínez was appointed manager of the first team in July 2006, in Tercera División. The following year he was named Motril manager, and remained in charge for two years.

Sevilla

In October 2009 Martínez moved to Sevilla, immediately joining the backroom staff. He was in charge of the club's C-team the following season, and subsequently managed the Juvenil squad. On 22 May 2012, Martínez was named assistant at the first team, replacing Javi Navarro. On 13 June 2014, he was appointed at the helm of the reserves in Segunda División B, and managed to achieve promotion to Segunda División in 2016. After avoiding relegation with the reserve side, Martínez opted not to renew his contract, and was appointed in charge of Osasuna on 14 June 2017. The following 7 June, he left the club after failing to qualify for the play-offs.

Granada

On 14 June 2018, Martínez was named Granada manager, and achieved promotion to La Liga at the end of the season. The youngest manager of the 2019–20 campaign, his side enjoyed their best-ever league start after achieving 20 points in ten matches, bringing the Nazaríes to…

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Miguel Muñoz Trophy: 2018–19