Israel Martínez (football manager)

Israel "Isra" Martínez Prieto (born 25 June 1990) is a Spanish football manager, currently in charge of Deportivo Alavés C. Born in Avilés, Martínez got a degree in Physical Activity and Sports Science and during the summer of 2016, he joined the coaching structure of Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa, occupying several different positions – including the director of the youth academy.

[2] On 26 April 2023, after two years in charge of the reserve side, he took over the first team on a deal until the end of the season; he replaced sacked Eduardo Docampo.

[3] On his senior managerial debut four days later, his side drew 1–1 at home to RC Celta Fortuna.

[4] On 31 May 2023, Martínez resigned as first team manager of Cultural, ending his seven-year stay at the club.

[5] On 24 June, he was appointed at the helm of Deportivo Alavés' C-team in Tercera Federación on a contract for the 2023–24 campaign.