Octavio Valdez Martínez (born 7 December 1973) is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Valdez began his career by debuting on January 11, 1997, with Pachuca, in a 2–1 loss to Necaxa.

After four years in Pachuca, he got transferred to Club América.

Later he moved to Toluca for two seasons (Aperura 2002), (Clausura 2003).

In the Aperura 2005 he got transferred to San Luis where he played until 2008.