Following Belgium’s exit from the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Roberto Martinez resigned as the head coach, know his coaching career, brief bio, salary and net worth
Belgium was one of the favourites to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Belgium faced Croatia on Thursday and needed one goal to advance to the round of 16. However, Belgium failed to score any of the goals, and the game finished in a 0-0 draw at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. Belgium’s 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign is ended, as has Roberto Martinez’s. Roberto Martinez has already stated that after Belgium’s campaign concludes, he will quit as head coach. With that being said, let’s try to know more about Roberto Martinez.
Roberto Martinez Age, Height, Family, Wife, Nationality, Career Stats, Teams Coached, Salary, Net Worth
Who is Roberto Martinez?
Roberto Martínez has confirmed he is no longer Belgium manager after their World Cup exit 🇧🇪 pic.twitter.com/6wI0twnXjY
— B/R Football (@brfootball) December 1, 2022
Full Name: Roberto Martinez Montoliu
Born: 13 July 1973 (age 49 years)
Birthplace: Balaguer, Spain
Height: 5ft 10 in
Wife: Beth Thompson
Children: Luella, Safina
Tactics: 3-4-2-1
Roberto Martnez is a former professional footballer and Spanish football coach who most recently led the Belgium national team. Martinez chose to resign as head coach of the Belgium national team after six years in charge. Belgium advanced to the 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinals under his leadership. Belgium, on the other hand, was beaten 1-0 by France in the semi-finals and finished third after defeating England 2-0. Martinez resigned as Belgium’s head coach after failing to advance to the final 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Coaching Career
In August 2016, Roberto was named Belgium’s head coach. Belgium becomes the first team from Europe to qualify for the 2018 World Cup under his leadership. Belgium’s team was loaded with talents and skills, including Hazard and De Bruyne, and Martinez eventually led them to the 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinals. Roberto Martinez’s Belgium were defeated 2-1 by eventual winners Italy in Euro 2020. From September 2018 until February 2021, the Spanish coach helped Belgium maintain its number one FIFA World Ranking. Before managing Belgium, Roberto Martinez managed a few other clubs too with the likes of Everton, Swansea and Wigan Athletic.
Contract/Salary
According to reports, Roberto Martinez’s salary is €1.2 million per year and his contract will end after the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Net Worth: Roberto Martinez’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million.
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