Carlos Jorge Neto Martins (born 29 April 1982) is a Portuguese former footballer. An attacking midfielder, he was noted for his long-range shots. His career, during which he represented both Sporting CP and Benfica, was marred by injury and discipline problems. He also played professionally in Spain, with Recreativo and Granada, and amassed Primeira Liga totals of 201 matches and 18 goals over 12 seasons. A member of Portugal's team at the 2004 Olympics, Martins earned 17 senior caps for his nation. Club career Sporting CP Born in Oliveira do Hospital, Coimbra District, Martins was a youth product of Sporting CP, joining its ranks at the age of 11. He made his professional debut with modest S.C. Campomaiorense in the Segunda Liga and, from January–June 2003, was again loaned, to Primeira Liga side Académica de Coimbra. In the 2005–06 season, despite suffering from several physical problems as well as disciplinary issues, Martins was still able to score two goals in only 13 starts. Recreativo However, in February 2007, after several bouts of indiscipline at Sporting, coach Paulo Bento ostracised Martins for the final three months of the campaign, and although a player still under contract, moving abroad was the only option for the player and, in June, he transferred to La Liga team Recreativo de Huelva. In November, Portuguese network RTP Internacional interviewed Martins about his situation at Sporting and the player responded: "My situation with coach Bento has been a very bad one. I was constantly pressured to perform and when I did eventually get the call-up to the national side, it got so far that it almost turned into a physical confrontation". Bento denied this despite media sources releasing information of the two that went back to the manager's playing career at Sporting. Martins finished the season with seven goals in 35 competitive appearances, his only in the Copa del Rey coming in a 1–1 home draw against Xerez CD in the round of 32. Benfica On 1 July 2008, Martins signed a five-year deal with S.L. Benfica, with the club paying €3 million for the transfer (40% to Recreativo, 40% to Sporting and 20% to the player). Regularly used during his first year although never an undisputed starter, he netted his first goal for the team in a 2–0 win at Vitória de Guimarães in the Taça da Liga. Also in that competition, he scored the decider