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Who is Roberto Martínez, Belgium's head coach for the 2022 World Cup?
Kevin Omuya
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:19 PM
Spanish football coach and former professional player Roberto Martnez Montoliu most recently oversaw the Belgian national team. Several people thought Belgium would take home the 2022 FIFA World Cup. However, the 2022 FIFA World Cup for Belgium and its manager has ended. Roberto Martinez, the head coach of Belgium, has announced that he will step down after the team's current season.
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He now resides in England, where he played and coached before being hired by Belgium in 2016. In 2020, the Belgian soccer federation elevated him to the position of technical director, giving him expanded managerial responsibilities.
Profile summary
Title | Destination |
Full name | Roberto Martínez Montoliu |
Gender | Male |
Date of birth | 13 July 1973 |
Age | 49 years old (as of December 2022) |
Zodiac | Cancer |
Place of birth | Balaguer, Spain |
Nationality | Spanish |
Ethnicity | White |
Religion | Christianity |
Marital status | Married |
Spouse | Beth Thompson |
Children | 2 |
Profession | Football coach |
Management career | 2007–2009 Swansea City, 2009–2013 Wigan Athletic, 2013–2016 Everton, 2016–2022 Belgium |
Team | Resigned |
Social media | n/a |
Net worth | $5 million |
Roberto Martinez's age
He was born in Balaguer, Spain, on July 13, 1973. He started his career as a defensive midfielder for Real Zaragoza, where he also won the Copa del Rey.
Roberto Martínez's coaching career
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The former manager of Swansea City, Wigan, and Everton, has led Belgium as head coach since 2016. Throughout his managerial career, he has favoured a possession-based approach. He still says that Johan Cruyff had the most significant impact on his approach to the game. He has gotten great results from his star-studded Belgium team.
He had previously coached at Wigan. After leading the club to fifth place the previous season, he signed a five-year extension to remain at Goodison Park but was eventually let go due to fans' disapproval of his tactics, two years later.
Is Roberto Martinez leaving Belgium?
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Since Belgium was eliminated in the 2022 World Cup group stage, its head coach has decided to step down. He announced his resignation as Belgium's manager after more than six years in command, after they lost to Croatia in their final Group F encounter.
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Who is Roberto Martinez's wife?
He is a devoted husband. Scottish citizen, Beth Thompson, is his wife. The couple exchanged vows in Swansea's St. Joseph's Cathedral in June 2009. While playing for Motherwell in Scotland in 2002, he and Beth were introduced to each other, and the rest is history. They now have two daughters, Luella and Safina.
Roberto Martinez's education
He hedged his bets early in his playing career by working toward a degree in physiotherapy, which he ultimately earned while still on the books at Real Zaragoza. Later, he pursued a postgraduate business management diploma from Manchester Metropolitan University.
What has Roberto Martinez won?
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The 2022 FIFA World Cup began with Belgium as the second-ranked team in the world. He has managed Belgium since 2016 and is most known for guiding the team to third place at the 2018 World Cup. A bronze medal at the 2018 World Cup, qualification for the UEFA 2021 European Championships, the UEFA 2021 UEFA Nations League Final Four, and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, are all part of his impressive resume.
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Roberto Martínez's net worth
Although he never signed a major contract during his playing career, he is currently enjoying a multimillion-dollar agreement with Belgium, which he expects to milk until after the 2022 World Cup. His wealth has been estimated at $5 million.
Roberto Martínez's achievements
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- Swansea City
Football League One: 2007–08
- Wigan Athletic
FA Cup: 2012–13
- Belgium
FIFA World Cup third place: 2018
- Individual
FIFA Men's Coach nomination: 2018
Belgian Sports Coach of the Year: 2018
LMA FA Cup Manager of the Year: 2012–13
Premier League Manager of the Month: April 2012
Football League One Manager of the Month: October 2007, December 2007, January 2008.
League One Manager of the Year: 2007–08
After Belgium's elimination in the 2022 World Cup group stage, head coach Roberto Martnez announced his resignation. Belgium’s inability to overcome Croatia in their last Group F match forced him to confirm his retirement after more than six years in command.
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