José Izquierdo Martínez (born 3 August 1980) is a Spanish former footballer who played as a right back. Club career Izquierdo was born in Arnedo, La Rioja. A product of CA Osasuna's youth ranks, he made his La Liga debut against Villarreal CF on 8 September 2001, in a 0–3 away loss. In the 2003–04 season he played 35 league games, scoring in a 1–1 draw at neighbours Athletic Bilbao. Released by Osasuna in June 2008 after only totalling 27 appearances in his last three years, Izquierdo signed a one-year contract with second division side Gimnàstic de Tarragona, on 31 August 2008. The following campaign he dropped down a level and returned to his native region, moving to UD Logroñés. For 2011–12, the 31-year-old Izquierdo continued in the third tier, joining CD Atlético Baleares. Personal life Although Izquierdo played as a right back, his name in Spanish means "left". References External links Stats at Liga de Fútbol Profesional 1980 births Living people People from Arnedo Spanish footballers Footballers from La Rioja (Spain) Association football defenders La Liga players Segunda División players Segunda División B players CA Osasuna B players CA Osasuna players Gimnàstic de Tarragona footballers UD Logroñés players CD Atlético Baleares footballers