Leandro Antonio Martínez
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Leandro Antonio Martínez (born 15 October 1989) is an Argentina
born Italian footballer who plays for Serie B
side U.C. AlbinoLeffe
.
, Martínez moved to Italy at young age. He was a member of Parma
's Primavera under-20 team. At age 18, he was offered a professional contract of reported 5-year (or 3+2 years, as N.O.I.F. of FIGC only allowed a maximun of 3-year for Italians "young professional"). He made his Serie A debut on 27 April 2008, replaced Cristiano Lucarelli
at 2nd half, at that time Parma already losing to Reggina 1–2. His primavera team-mate Aleksandar Prijović
also substituted Daniele Dessena
on that match, and Parma eventually 1–2 lost with Reggina
. Parma relegated to Serie B in June and Martínez was loaned to Ternana
in August 2008. He failed to made his club debut and left for Carpenedolo
in January 2009. On 1 September 2009 he left for South Tyrol
but in December 2009 returned to Parma for family reason. In January 2010 he left for Swiss 1. Liga
side Biaschesi
.
side AlbinoLeffe
. Since AlbinoLeffe had lost Francesco Ruopolo
and Marco Cellini
, Martínez formed a new striking line with Karamoko Cissé
and Omar Torri
, who played as backup players for AlbinoLeffe in the last season. The latter 2 scored 3 goals in the opening match, made AlbinoLeffe won fellow Serie B club Pescara 3–1 in Coppa Italia
. However he soon dropped from starting line-up.
match.
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
born Italian footballer who plays for Serie B
Serie B
Serie B, currently named Serie bwin due to sponsorship reasons, is the second-highest division in the Italian football league system after the Serie A. It is contested by 22 teams and organized by the Lega Serie B since July 2010, after the split of Lega Calcio that previously took care of both the...
side U.C. AlbinoLeffe
U.C. AlbinoLeffe
Unione Calcio AlbinoLeffe is an Italian association football club based in Leffe and also representing the town of Albino, in the Province of Bergamo, Lombardy. AlbinoLeffe plays its home games at the Atleti Azzurri d'Italia stadium, in the city of Bergamo, and its official colors are dark blue and...
.
Parma and loans
Born in Buenos AiresBuenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
, Martínez moved to Italy at young age. He was a member of Parma
Parma F.C.
Parma Football Club , commonly referred to as just Parma, is an Italian professional football club based in Parma, Emilia–Romagna that will compete in Serie A for the 2011–12 season, having finished in twelfth position last season. Founded as Verdi Foot Ball Club in July 1913, the club changed its...
's Primavera under-20 team. At age 18, he was offered a professional contract of reported 5-year (or 3+2 years, as N.O.I.F. of FIGC only allowed a maximun of 3-year for Italians "young professional"). He made his Serie A debut on 27 April 2008, replaced Cristiano Lucarelli
Cristiano Lucarelli
He is a staunch admirer of Che Guevara, whose face is frequently displayed on Livorno fans' banners and T-shirts during matches. This first came to the fore in 1997, when, after scoring for Italy's Under-21 side, he celebrated by pulling his jersey over his face to reveal a shirt bearing the...
at 2nd half, at that time Parma already losing to Reggina 1–2. His primavera team-mate Aleksandar Prijović
Aleksandar Prijovic
Aleksandar Prijović is a Swiss-born Serbian footballer.-Early career:Prijović started his career as a youth player with his home town club FC St...
also substituted Daniele Dessena
Daniele Dessena
Daniele Dessena is an Italian footballer who plays for Serie A club Sampdoria.-Club career:A central midfielder, who can also play on the right wing, and a product of Parma youth system, Dessena has a growing reputation within Serie A. Known for his deft touch and range of passing from the centre...
on that match, and Parma eventually 1–2 lost with Reggina
Reggina Calcio
Reggina Calcio are an Italian association football club, the main club of the city of Reggio Calabria. Founded in 1914, they currently play in the Italian Serie B, and play their home matches at the 27,763 seater Stadio Oreste Granillo...
. Parma relegated to Serie B in June and Martínez was loaned to Ternana
Ternana Calcio
Ternana Calcio is an Italian football club based in the city of Terni, Umbria.The team's colours are red and green.The club was founded in 1925 and refounded in 1993. In its history, Ternana have twice played in Serie A...
in August 2008. He failed to made his club debut and left for Carpenedolo
A.C. Carpenedolo
Associazione Calcio Carpenedolo is an Italian association football club, based in Carpenedolo, Lombardy.Carpenedolo currently plays in Serie D.The team's colors are red and black.-From Lega Pro Seconda Divisione to Serie D:...
in January 2009. On 1 September 2009 he left for South Tyrol
F.C. Südtirol-Alto Adige
F.C. Südtirol-Alto Adige is an Italian association football club, based in the city of Bolzano, South Tyrol.In the season 2011-12 it plays in Lega Pro Prima Divisione B.The team's colors are white and red....
but in December 2009 returned to Parma for family reason. In January 2010 he left for Swiss 1. Liga
Swiss 1. Liga (football)
1. Liga is the third tier of the Swiss Football League. The division is split into three groups of 16 teams, by geographical region.-Regional Format:...
side Biaschesi
GC Biaschesi
GC Biaschesi is a Swiss football club from the town of Biasca in Canton Ticino, the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland. The team currently plays in Liga 1., the third highest tier in the Swiss football pyramid...
.
AlbinoLeffe
On 12 July 2010, he was signed by Serie BSerie B
Serie B, currently named Serie bwin due to sponsorship reasons, is the second-highest division in the Italian football league system after the Serie A. It is contested by 22 teams and organized by the Lega Serie B since July 2010, after the split of Lega Calcio that previously took care of both the...
side AlbinoLeffe
U.C. AlbinoLeffe
Unione Calcio AlbinoLeffe is an Italian association football club based in Leffe and also representing the town of Albino, in the Province of Bergamo, Lombardy. AlbinoLeffe plays its home games at the Atleti Azzurri d'Italia stadium, in the city of Bergamo, and its official colors are dark blue and...
. Since AlbinoLeffe had lost Francesco Ruopolo
Francesco Ruopolo
Francesco Ruopolo is an Italian footballer who plays for Italian Serie B side Padova. He spent most of his career at the Italian 2nd highest division, Serie B.-Parma:...
and Marco Cellini
Marco Cellini
Marco Cellini is an Italian footballer who plays for A.S. Varese 1910.-Career:Born in the Campo di Marte Florence neighbourhood, next to the local Artemio Franchi stadium, Cellini started his career with Serie C2 team Prato, where he played until 2002...
, Martínez formed a new striking line with Karamoko Cissé
Karamoko Cissé
Karamoko Cissé is a Guinean footballer who plays as a forward for Italian Serie B club AlbinoLeffe.He moved with his family to Sorisole, Italy in 2000. After spending season 2007-2008 on loan at Hellas Verona, Cissé returned to Atalanta but did not make an appearance...
and Omar Torri
Omar Torri
Omar Torri is an Italian professional football player. Currently, he plays for U.C. AlbinoLeffe.On 3 July 2007, he was signed by Serie B side AlbinoLeffe in 3-year contract from Serie D side USO Calcio. In the first season, he wrote no.8 shirt.On 30 January 2008, he was loaned to Serie C2 side Pavia...
, who played as backup players for AlbinoLeffe in the last season. The latter 2 scored 3 goals in the opening match, made AlbinoLeffe won fellow Serie B club Pescara 3–1 in Coppa Italia
2010–11 Coppa Italia
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. However he soon dropped from starting line-up.
International career
Martínez made his U20 debut on 10 September 2008 against Switzerland U20, a 2008–09 Four Nations TournamentItaly/Germany/Switzerland under-20 Four Nations Tournament
Torneo Quattro Nazioni Under-20 is the annual under-20 football tournament. Since 2003-04 edition until 2009-10 edition, the participate nations were Austria, Germany, Italy and Switzerland, the Alps nations.-2009–10:----------------------------...
match.