Raúl Ascención Martínez Rodríguez (born 1 April 1987) is a Mexican former professional
footballer
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who played as a
midfielder
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.
Early life
Martínez was born in Xochitlán and joined the youth academy of
C.F. Pachuca.
Club career
Martínez started his career with
Pachuca Juniors, where he made over forty-four league appearances.
He made his professional debut on 30 July 2005, during a 2–1 win over
CF Monterrey
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. After that, he played for
Indios de Ciudad Juarez,
Club León
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, and
Lobos de la BUAP
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before signing for
Global FC
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* ''Global'' (Paul van Dyk album), 2003
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on a three-month contract.
International career
Martínez was also capped from Mexico at the U-23 level during the
2007 Pan American Games
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.
Post-playing career
In 2022, he was appointed sports director of the municipality of Progreso de Obregón.
Style of play
Martínez can operate as a defensive midfielder.
Personal life
Martínez has been married and has a son, who was born in 2008.
Notes
References
External links
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1987 births
Living people
Mexican men's footballers
Footballers from Hidalgo (state)
Men's association football midfielders
C.F. Pachuca players
Club León footballers
Liga MX players
Global F.C. players
Mexican expatriate men's footballers
Mexican expatriate sportspeople in the Philippines
Expatriate men's footballers in the Philippines
21st-century Mexican sportsmen
CONCACAF Champions Cup–winning players
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