Rubén Iván Martínez

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ИИ

Rubén Iván Martínez is a Spanish former professional footballer known for his role as a goalkeeper.

He played for FC Barcelona from 2004 to 2008, making his debut in a La Liga match against Valencia CF.

Rubén transferred to Málaga CF in 2010 for €1.35 million, where he faced significant injuries during his tenure.

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Биография

Early Life and Development

Rubén Iván Martínez Andrade, known simply as Rubén, was born in Coristanco, Galicia, Spain. He began his football journey at a young age, moving to FC Barcelona's prestigious youth academy in 1997. After five years of honing his skills, he progressed to the club's reserves, showcasing his potential as a goalkeeper.

Career Highlights

Rubén made his professional debut for FC Barcelona in December 2004, stepping in as a substitute for the injured Víctor Valdés during a La Liga match against Valencia CF. He later played for several clubs, including FC Cartagena, where he became an undisputed starter, and Málaga CF, where he faced challenges due to injuries. His career also included stints at Rayo Vallecano, Deportivo de A Coruña, and Club Atlético Osasuna, among others. Notably, he represented Spain at various youth levels, earning a cap for the under-21 team in 2004.

Legacy and Achievements

Throughout his career, Rubén achieved significant milestones, including winning La Liga with Barcelona in the 2004-05 season and the Belgian First Division A with Anderlecht in 2016-17. He also contributed to Spain's under-20 team, which finished as runners-up in the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2003. His journey reflects the resilience and dedication of a professional athlete navigating the highs and lows of competitive football.

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Галерея

Карьера и клубы

Club career

Born in Coristanco, Galicia, Rubén moved to FC Barcelona's youth academy in 1997, and reached the club's reserves five years later. As Turkey's Rüştü Reçber went on loan in the 2004–05 season he was handed the role of third choice in the first team, behind Víctor Valdés and Albert Jorquera. On 18 December 2004, Rubén entered the pitch for Xavi after Valdés' dismissal in a 1–1 away draw against Valencia CF, and kept his place for the subsequent 2–1 La Liga win over Levante UD. After some more years in the B squad and an unassuming Segunda División loan at Racing de Ferrol (no games played, eventual relegation), he was released by Barcelona, joining FC Cartagena in the Segunda División B and going on to be an undisputed starter during his spell, promoting in the first season and nearly repeating the feat in the second. Rubén was sold to Málaga CF on 25 August 2010, for €1.35 million. He made his competitive debut on 23 September, keeping a clean sheet in a 2–0 victory at Getafe CF. However, in late December, he fractured his right wrist in training – his second major physical ailment whilst at the club – being sidelined for the rest of the campaign and prompting the Andalusians to sign another goalkeeper in the winter transfer window, as Sergio Asenjo also suffered a severe injury (knee). After a series of bad performances upon his recovery and also due to the managerial change at Málaga, Rubén lost his position to Willy Caballero, being further demoted to third choice after…

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International career

Rubén won his only cap for the Spain under-21 team on 16 November 2004, replacing Asier Riesgo for the final 17 minutes of the 1–0 friendly win against England held in Alcalá de Henares.

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