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David Martín Lozano is a well decorated former Spanish national player and Spain’s current national head coach.
During his active days as a player, he won multiple national championships and cups with his club Atlètic Barceloneta. In his over a decade-long career in the national team, he reached many semi-finals and finals, earning a large set of medals to show for it.
As a coach, he gathered experience being the assistant trainer at Barceloneta and the Spanish national team, before taking up the role as Spain’s head coach in 2017.
Coach Martín’s Total 5 of 2017
1st – Sandro Sukno
Croatia Team Captain | Club: Pro Recco | Position: Driver
“He was the most decisive player at the world championships this year. Thanks to his performances, Croatia has been the best team in Budapest.”
2nd – Andrija Prlainović
Serbian National Player | Club: Szolnoki Vízilabda SC | Position: Driver
“The best player in this year’s Champions League. He has been the leader of Szolnok and is the only player who has won 4 Championships with 4 different teams.”
3rd – Viktor Nagy
Hungarian National Player | Club: Szolnoki Vízilabda SC | Position: Goalkeeper
“Pure insurance in the goal. Winner of the Champions League with Sloznok and finalist at the World Cup with Hungary.”
4th – Xavier García Gadea
Croatian National Player | Club: Jug Dubrovnik | Position: Wing / Driver
“The best lefty of the season and the best team player in Budapest. Finalist of the Champions League with Jug Dubrovnik and World Champion with Croatia.”
5th – Andro Bušlje
Croatian National Player | Club: Olympiakos| Position: Center Back
“The best Center Back in Budapest. With him, Croatia has been very strong defensively.”
