Nazario Belmar Martínez (25 October 1919 – 9 July 1980) was a Spanish footballer and film producer.

Early life and education

Nazario Belmar Martínez was born on 25 October 1919 in Elda, Spain.

Career

Football

A midfielder, Belmar began playing at CD Eldense before the Spanish Civil War and, after, at Hércules CF. He signed with Real Madrid CF when he was 19, in July 1941.

In a match with Real Betis in the 1946–47 season, he was seriously injured and he had to announce his retirement.

Film

In 1957 Belmar established Naga Films with Marcelino Galatas Rentería, making films as El verdugo with Rafael Azcona and Luis García Berlanga.

In 1964, he left Naga Films to establish Belmar PC, filming Pedro Lazaga's Un vampiro para dos. In 1965, he abandoned his filmmaking career.[citation needed]

Death

Belmar died on 9 July 1980 in Madrid.[citation needed]

Football career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Hércules1940–41003030
1940–4112311134
Total12341164
Real Madrid1941–4219820218
1942–4318553238
1943–44623092
Total43151035318
Sabadell1944–4513100131
Real Madrid1945–4616651217
1946–4717210182
Total33861399
Career total1012720512132

Filmography

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