Alex Martínez Beltrán (born August 25, 1991) is a former Uruguayan professional

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. Currently he serves as head of recruitment for Charlotte FC.

Career

Early career

Born in

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, Uruguay, Martinez moved to the United States at the age of 9 and attended High Point University where he played college soccer for the

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from 2010 to 2011. He then was recruited to play for the

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where he played till 2013. He also played for Carolina Dynamo of the USL Premier Development League in 2013.

Sporting Kansas City

On January 21, 2014 Martinez was selected in the third round of the

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and was officially signed by the

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club on March 4, 2014. He then made his professional debut for Sporting on March 15, 2014 against FC Dallas when he came on as a 75th-minute substitute as Sporting drew 1–1. He was released by the club on June 30, 2014. In August 2014, Martinez signed with Orange County Blues FC of United Soccer League. After the Blues' season ended, Martinez signed a short-term contract with Carolina RailHawks of the

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. Martinez signed with United Soccer League expansion side Charlotte Independence in March 2015.

Personal life

He is the younger brother of Enzo Martínez who currently plays for Birmingham Lesion.

Career statistics

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Martinez, Alex 1991 births Living people Footballers from Montevideo Uruguayan men's footballers Uruguayan expatriate men's footballers Uruguayan expatriate sportspeople in the United States High Point Panthers men's soccer players NC State Wolfpack men's soccer players Soccer players from South Carolina North Carolina Fusion U23 players Sporting Kansas City players Orange County SC players Sportspeople from Rock Hill, South Carolina North Carolina FC players Charlotte Independence players Men's association football midfielders Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States Sporting Kansas City draft picks USL League Two players Major League Soccer players USL Championship players North American Soccer League (2011–2017) players