Afonso Martins
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Afonso Paulo Martins da Agra (born Póvoa de Varzim, 11 April 1973) is a former Portuguese footballer. He played as a midfielder.
His family emmigrated to France when he was very young. He first played at the highest level at Nancy, from 1992/1993 to 1994/1995. He then moved to Portugal to represent Sporting Lisbon, from 1995/1996 to 2000/2001. He went on a loan to the B team the same season, to return for the 2001/2002, only to being loaned again. Afonso Martins won the titles of the Cup of Portugal, in 1996, and of the SuperLiga, for 1999/2000 and 2001/2002.
He then left the team to play for Moreirense (2002/2003), Vitória de Guimarães (2003/2004) and again to Moreirense (2004/2005). After a season inactive, he played a final time for Lixa (2006/2007), before putting an end to his career.
He played for the National Team at the U-21 category and for the Olympic National Team that reached the 4 th place at the 1996 Olympic Games, in Atlanta. He scored both goals at the 2-0 win over Tunisia, in the first game.
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