José Izquierdo

José Izquierdo
Personal information
Full name José Izquierdo Martínez
Date of birth August 3, 1980 (1980-08-03) (age 31)
Place of birth Arnedo, Spain
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position Right back
Club information
Current club Atlético Baleares
Number 23
Youth career
Osasuna
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1998–2001 Osasuna B 108 (0)
2001–2008 Osasuna 108 (2)
2008–2009 Gimnàstic 20 (0)
2009–2011 Logroñés 57 (0)
2011– Atlético Baleares
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 4 June 2011.
† Appearances (Goals).

José Izquierdo Martínez (born 3 August 1980 in Arnedo, La Rioja) is a Spanish footballer who plays for CD Atlético Baleares in Segunda División B, as a right defender.

Football career

A product of CA Osasuna's youth teams, Izquierdo made his La Liga debut against Villarreal CF, on 8 September 2001, in a 0–3 away loss. In 2003–04, he appeared in 35 league contests, netting in a 1–1 draw at neighbours Athletic Bilbao.

Released by Osasuna in June 2008, after only 27 appearances in his last three seasons combined, Izquierdo signed a one-year contract with second division side Gimnàstic de Tarragona, on 1 September 2008. The following season, he dropped down a category and returned to his native region, joining UD Logroñés in the third level.

For the 2011–12 season, 31-year old Izquierdo continued in division three, signing for CD Atlético Baleares.

Personal

Although Izquierdo plays as a right back his name, in Spanish, means "left".

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