Eulogio Martínez

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playername = Eulogio Martínez


fullname = Eulogio Martínez Ramiro
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dateofbirth = birth date and age|1935|6|11
cityofbirth = Asunción
countryofbirth = Paraguay
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position = Striker
youthyears =
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years = ?-?
?-1955
1956-1962
1962-1964
1964-1965
1965
clubs = Atlántida
Libertad
FC Barcelona
Elche CF
Atlético Madrid
Esportiu Europa
caps(goals) = ? (?)
? (?)
111 (62)
39 (7)
2 (0)
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nationalteam = Paraguay
Spain
nationalcaps(goals) = 9 (4)
8 (6)
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Eulogio Martínez Ramiro (June 11, 1935 in Asunción, Paraguay - 1984) was a Paraguayan-Spaniard football striker that shone in the 1950's and 1960's while playing for Spanish side FC Barcelona. He is remembered for being a prolific striker with an excellent finishing ability.

Years at Barcelona

After leading Club Libertad to a Paraguayan League title in 1955, Martínez drew the attention of FC Barcelona who eventually signed him in 1956. Martínez soon showcased his talent in Barcelona by leading the team in scoring in three seasons (1956/57, 1957/58, 1959/60), obtaining two Spanish League titles, two Copas del Rey and two Inter-Cities Fairs Cups.

Martínez also became part of FC Barcelona's history by scoring the first goal ever at their current stadium, Camp Nou, in September 24, 1957. The goal was scored in the 11th minute, in a friendly match celebrating the inauguration of the stadium against a Polish team. Barcelona won the match 4-2. [ [http://www.fcbarcelona.com/web/english/club/club_avui/territori_barca/CampNou/intro_historica.html Camp Nou - Brief history] ]

Another impressive accomplishment by Martínez while playing for FC Barcelona was when he scored seven goals in one match, in a 8-1 victory over Atlético Madrid.

National Teams

Martínez played for both Paraguay and Spain. For Paraguay he had 9 caps and 4 goals. For Spain he had 8 caps and 6 goals, and was part of the Spanish team that played at the 1962 World Cup.

Titles

*Paraguayan League: 1955 (with Club Libertad)
*Spanish League: 1958-59, 1959-60 (with FC Barcelona)
*Copa del Rey: 1956-57, 1958-59 (with FC Barcelona)
*Inter-Cities Fairs Cup: 1958, 1960 (with FC Barcelona)

References

External links

* [http://futbol.sportec.es/seleccion/ficha_jugador.asp?j=194 Martínez Info]
* [http://www.lfp.es/historico/primera/plantillas/historial.asp?jug=2282 Stats in LFP]