Famous People with Name Martinez

Martinez "Marty" Heath            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Martinez "Marty" Heath: was a Native American jockey in thoroughbred horse racing. Born on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation in Oregon, Martinez Heath was the son of Chief Nathan Heath. His brother Delvis Heath is the current chief.

Rogelio Alfredo Chavez Martínez            Origin/Culture/Country: Mexican

Rogelio Alfredo Chavez Martínez: a Mexican footballer who currently plays for Cruz Azul.

Carlos De Los Cobos Martínez            Origin/Culture/Country: Mexican

Carlos De Los Cobos Martínez: a Mexican football coach and former player. As a player de los Cobos represented his country at the 1986 Football World Cup held in Mexico. The skilled defender was an integral part of the team's quarter-final run. As a coach, he's been the man in charge at Club América, Querétaro FC, Celaya, and Irapuato. He served as an assistant coach to Manuel Lapuente and the Mexican squad at the 1998 Football World Cup as well as the 1996 Olympic Games.

Gerardo Gabriel Galindo Martínez            Origin/Culture/Country: Mexican

Gerardo Gabriel Galindo Martínez: a left defensive midfielder currently playing for Club Necaxa in the Primera División de México. Gerardo debuted in a victory 1-0 over CF Atlante. El Jerry was a vital part in UNAM Pumas 2 championship's in a roll in 2004. Although debuting in 1997, it was in 2001 were he gained a starting spot in Pumas. Being a starter and a confiable player in Hugo Sanchez coaching career in Pumas, he has also been called to play with Mexico. He played the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup, where Mexico placing 4th, eliminated by Argentina, and many of the qualification games for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Although left out of the national squad in the world cup, he is still called to play now in Hugo Sanchez command and Mexico's coach.

Osmar Mares Martinez            Origin/Culture/Country: Mexican

Osmar Mares Martinez: a Mexican footballer currently playing for Santos Laguna.

Antonio "Chivas" Martínez            Origin/Culture/Country: Mexican

Antonio "Chivas" Martínez: a soccer player who played midfielder for C.D. Chivas USA of Major League Soccer.Nicknamed "Chivas" for his devotion to Chivas de Guadalajara, Martínez played college soccer at Cal State Fullerton and was drafted by the then-Dallas Burn in the second round of the 2000 MLS SuperDraft. Martínez played three and a half seasons for Dallas, leading the team in assists in 2002, setting a club record for assists in a game, with three. Martinez was traded to the Los Angeles Galaxy, scoring a goal in his debut game. Martinez spent the first half 2004 with Spain's Salamanca where he became the first Mexican to play for the club in its eighty-five year history. Joined Mexico's Necaxa for the Torneo de Invierno 2004 season. Martínez came back to MLS in 2005, his rights were traded from Galaxy to Chivas USA, a team he seemed destined to play for.