
Roberto Martinez hails from the small Catalonian town of Balaguer and started his career with Real Zaragoza, so when Wigan Athletic approached him in the summer of 1995, he was left more than a little confused. His first question: where's Wigan?
Signing as a 22-year-old, the move forced Martinez to grow up, an opportunity he didn't want to let slide. However, he never planned on staying away from his home country for so long - since leaving in 1995, the 49-year-old's career has yet to lead back to Spain.