Name:
José María Martínez Muguerza
Country:
SpainClub:
Real Sociedad de FútbolPosition:
*CBSide:
RF/BSAge:
30-31 years (13/11/1942)
Height:
178 cmWeight:
77 kgAttack:
56Defence:
83Balance:
84Stamina:
80Top Speed:
79Acceleration:
79Response:
82Agility:
73Dribble Accuracy:
70Dribble Speed:
66Short Pass Accuracy:
71Short Pass Speed:
72Long Pass Accuracy:
69Long Pass Speed:
71Shot Accuracy:
57Shot Power:
79Shot Technique:
60Free Kick Accuracy:
57Curling:
64Header:
82Jump:
84Technique:
72Aggression:
61Mentality:
83Goalkeeper Skills:
50Team Work:
82Injury Tolerance:
BCondition:
7Weak Foot Accuracy:
4Weak Foot Frequency:
4Consistency:
6Growth type:
Standard/LateCARDS:S09 - Covering
S10 - DF Leader
SPECIAL ABILITIES: Covering - D-Line Control
Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Defence Minded
INFO:One of the club's most prominent players in the 1960s and 1970s, he always played as a central defender. Because of his charisma he served during those years as captain of the team. In 1973 he was named best Gipuzkoan athlete of the year. He contributed decisively to consolidating the club in the First Division and participated in the two fourth places (1973-74 and 1974-75 seasons) that qualified the club for the first time in its history to participate in the UEFA Cup. It was not until 1974 that he lost the starting position he had obtained since his arrival at the team.
Club president Antxon Vega de Seoane gave him the Real Sociedad captain's armband when José Mari Martínez was just 22 years old and a newcomer to the first team. His appointment as captain by decree and above much older players was due to the player's strong personality and leadership skills. He was captain of the team that achieved promotion in 1967 and qualified for the UEFA Cup for the first time in 1974. José Maria defended the Sociedad shirt in a total of 373 official matches.