Javier Martínez (football manager)

Javier Martínez Espinoza (born 19 March 1972) is a Mexican football manager who last managed Rayon Sports FC.

Early life
He studied aviation. He obtained his managerial certifications in 2013.

Career
In 2016, he was appointed manager of Guatemalan side Deportivo Carchá. His appointment was criticized by some supporters of the club. In 2017, he was appointed manager of Nicaraguan side Juventus FC. He was regarded to have helped the club escape relegation. In 2018, he was appointed manager of Ugandan side Vipers SC. He was also described as "had no respect for any of his technical staff... often, he would make last gasp changes to the line-up agreed on by the staff... seemed to bench players for no apparent reason". He was described as "biggest undoing was the subdued manner in which Vipers got knocked out of the CAF Champions league by Algerian side CS Constantine losing home and away. His sacking may also have been triggered by pressure from the 12th player". In 2019, he was appointed manager of Rwandan side Rayon Sports FC. He was unbeaten during his first three games in charge of the club.

Personal life
He has been married. He has two sons.