Walter Julián Martínez Ramos (28 March 1982 – 11 August 2019) was a Honduran professional footballer who played as a striker.
Club career Martínez started his professional career at Victoria and made his debut on 25 November 2000 against Deportes Savio.Desafíe a Ismael – La Prensa He also played for Vida in La Ceiba, and Marathón in San Pedro Sula.
On 27 January 2007, Diario Deportivo Diez confirmed that he would play for Beijing Guoan of China, where he would play four seasons over two separate spells. In July 2010 he was presented there for his second stint. – Diez
In January 2011, Martínez became the 11th Honduran footballer in the Spanish league after joining Alavés.El Peri Martínez cambió la agenda del Alavés – Fútbol de Honduras
After his contract with Chongqing ended, Martínez had a trial with Major League Soccer side Colorado Rapids in January 2013Honduran forward Walter 'Pery' Martinez on trial with Rapids – Colorado Rapids and D.C. United in February 2013. – Diez On 15 March 2013, Martínez signed with the San Jose Earthquakes.
International career Martínez made his debut for Honduras in a November 2002 friendly match against Colombia and has earned a total of 49 caps, scoring 12 goals. He has represented his country in 8 FIFA World Cup qualification matches and played in all three of his country's games at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He also played at the 2003Qualifying Tournament for Gold Cup 2003 – Details – RSSSF and 2009 UNCAF Nations CupsQualifying Tournament for Gold Cup 2009 – Details – RSSSF and the 2011 Copa Centroamericana,UNCAF (Qualifying Tournament for Gold Cup) 2011 – Details – RSSSF as well as at the 2009CONCACAF Championship, Gold Cup 2009 – Full Details – RSSSF and 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cups.CONCACAF Championship, Gold Cup 2011 – Full Details – RSSSF
Death On 11 August 2019, Martínez died in New York City due to cardiovascular disease.
Career statistics International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsHonduras2002102003202006212007422008622009164201091201192Total4912
Scores and results list Honduras's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Martínez goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Walter MartínezNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1Herndon Stadium, Atlanta, United States2–02–1Friendly2Estadio Nacional Chelato Uclés, Tegucigalpa, Honduras1–01–0Friendly3Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, United States1–01–0Friendly4Estadio Nilmo Edwards, La Ceiba, Honduras1–03–1Friendly5Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano, San Pedro Sula, Honduras1–03–12010 FIFA World Cup qualification6Estadio Nacional Chelato Uclés, Tegucigalpa, Honduras 2–02–12009 UNCAF Nations Cup7Estadio Nacional Chelato Uclés, Tegucigalpa, Honduras 4–14–12009 UNCAF Nations Cup 8Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, United States1–04–02009 CONCACAF Gold Cup9Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, United States1–01–02009 CONCACAF Gold Cup 10North Harbour Stadium, North Shore City, New Zealand1–11–1Friendly11Estadio Rommel Fernández, Panama City, Panama1–02–12011 Copa Centroamericana12FIU Stadium, Miami, United States6–17–12011 CONCACAF Gold Cup
Honors CONCACAF Gold Cup All-Tournament Team: 2009 Champion of 2018 Chinese City Football Super League (CFL)
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