Manel Martinez

Jose Manuel "Manel" Martinez Bel (born 25 March 1992) is a Spanish footballer who plays for CD Atletico Baleares as a forward.

Club Career

Born in Cabrera de Mar, Barcelona, Catalonia, Manel finished his formation with UE Cornella. He made his senior debut for the club in 2011, and subsequently moved to CD Masnou.

In 2012, after a short period at CE Europa, Manel moved abroad for the first time in his career, joining Virginia Commonwealth University's team VCU Rams while studying. On 17 June 2013, he signed for National Premier Soccer League club RVA FC, being crowned champions with the side.

In January 2015 Manel returned to his homeland, signing for CE Sabadell FC B still in the fourth division. He renewed his contract until 2017 on 16 June, and after scoring 13 goals in only 18 matches, was promoted to the main squad on 31 December; he also extended his contract for a further season.

On 22 July 2016 Manel joined Segunda Division side Girona FC, but was loaned to UE Llagostera in the third tier on 18 August, for one year.