Eulogio Martínez (15 March 1935 – 31 August 2015) was a Spanish professional footballer who played as a forward. He is noted for his tenure with FC Barcelona and Deportivo de La Coruña during the late 1950s and 1960s.
Early life
Martínez was born in Zaragoza, Spain. Details of his early football development are limited, but he began playing at a youth level in his hometown before moving to professional clubs.
Club career
- CE Europa (1955–1957) – Martínez made his senior debut with this Catalan club, where his performance attracted interest from larger teams.
- FC Barcelona (1957–1962) – He transferred to Barcelona, contributing to the squad as a forward. During his spell, the club secured the Copa del Generalísimo (now the Copa del Rey) in the 1959–60 season and the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1958–60. Martínez recorded a modest number of league appearances and goals, serving primarily as a squad player.
- Deportivo de La Coruña (1962–1965) – After leaving Barcelona, Martínez joined Deportivo, where he enjoyed more regular playing time in the Spanish Segunda División. He helped the team achieve promotion to La Liga in the 1963–64 season.
- Later clubs – Following his period at Deportivo, Martínez had brief stints with lower‑division sides before retiring from professional football in the late 1960s.
International career
Martínez never earned a cap for the senior Spain national team. There is no record of his participation in official international competitions.
Post‑playing career
After retirement, Martínez remained involved in football at the amateur level, coaching youth teams in the Zaragoza region. He also worked in a civilian capacity unrelated to sports.
Death
Eulogio Martínez died on 31 August 2015 in his native Zaragoza at the age of 80. His death was reported by Spanish media, which noted his contributions to FC Barcelona’s historic cup victories.
Legacy
While not among the most celebrated figures in Spanish football, Martínez is remembered by supporters of Barcelona and Deportivo de La Coruña for his role during a successful era for both clubs. His career illustrates the journeyman path of many professional players in mid‑20th‑century Spain.
