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Roberto Martínez is a Spanish professional football manager and former player, widely known for his coaching roles with several clubs and national teams. He is currently the head coach of the Portugal national football team ¹⁶.

Early Life and Playing Career

Born on July 13, 1973, in Balaguer, Lleida, Spain, Roberto Martínez Montoliú is 52 years old as of 2026 ²⁶. He primarily played as a defensive midfielder during his professional career. His playing career included stints at clubs such as Real Zaragoza in Spain, and several English clubs including Wigan Athletic and Swansea City ¹⁷. He also played for Motherwell in Scotland ¹.

Managerial Career Highlights

Martínez transitioned into management, taking charge of Swansea City, Wigan Athletic, and Everton in the English leagues ¹⁷.

• Swansea City: He began his managerial career with Swansea City, where he achieved promotion to the Championship ¹.
• Wigan Athletic: Martínez led Wigan Athletic to a historic FA Cup victory in 2013, defeating Manchester City in the final. However, the team was also relegated from the Premier League in the same season ¹.
• Everton: Following his success at Wigan, he managed Everton, guiding them to a fifth-place finish in his first season ¹.

International Management

Martínez's international management career includes:

• Belgium National Team: He took over the Belgium national team in 2016. Under his guidance, Belgium achieved their highest-ever FIFA ranking and finished third at the 2018 FIFA World Cup ¹.
• Portugal National Team: He was appointed as the head coach of Portugal on January 9, 2023, with his contract extending until July 31, 2026 ². He is currently managing Portugal and recently addressed the press ahead of a 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Colombia ⁴.

Current Context

As of late June 2026, Roberto Martínez is actively coaching the Portugal national team. Recent reports indicate he is under pressure following a 1-1 World Cup draw with DR Congo, which raised concerns about the role of Cristiano Ronaldo in the team ⁵. He was also seen celebrating after Portugal's victory in the penalty shootout during the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 ⁸.