José Antonio Martínez Gil


José Antonio Martínez Gil is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Granada CF, on loan from SD Eibar.

Club career

Born in La Palma del Condado, Huelva, Andalusia, Martínez finished his formation with AD Nervión. In 2012 he moved to AD Cerro del Águila, making his senior debut during the campaign, in the regional leagues.
In July 2013, Martínez joined Tercera División side CD Alcalá. On 24 January of the following year, after being an undisputed starter, he signed for Sevilla FC and was initially assigned to the reserves in Segunda División B.
On 27 June 2016, after achieving promotion to Segunda División, Martínez agreed to a contract with another reserve team, FC Barcelona B also in the third division. A first-choice, he contributed with 34 appearances and one goal as his side returned to the second division after a two-year absence.
Martínez made his professional debut on 19 August 2017, starting in a 2–1 away win against Real Valladolid. The following 1 July, he signed a three-year contract with La Liga side SD Eibar, but was loaned to Granada CF in the second division late in the month.
On 10 August 2019, after achieving promotion with the Nazaríes, Martinez's loan was renewed for a further year.