Emiliano Martinez

Date of Birth: September 2, 1992

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Emiliano Martínez, full name Damián Emiliano Martínez Romero, is an Argentine professional footballer born on September 2, 1992, in Mar del Plata, Argentina. He is widely regarded as one of the top goalkeepers in international football. Martínez began his football career at Independiente’s youth academy before joining Arsenal’s youth system in 2010. He spent several years on loan at various clubs, including Oxford United, Sheffield Wednesday, Rotherham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Getafe, and Reading, before breaking into Arsenal’s first team. Martínez gained international recognition for his performances in the 2019-2020 season, where he played a crucial role in helping Arsenal win the FA Cup. Following his success at Arsenal, he transferred to Aston Villa in September 2020, where he quickly became a fan favorite and one of the Premier League’s top goalkeepers. On the international stage, Martínez solidified his reputation during the 2021 Copa América. He was instrumental in Argentina’s victory, particularly noted for his penalty shootout heroics against Colombia in the semi-finals. His performances earned him the tournament’s Best Goalkeeper award.

5 Interesting Facts about Emiliano Martinez

1. Emiliano Martínez is often nicknamed “Dibu,” a reference to a cartoon character from an Argentine TV show.

2. He made his senior debut for Arsenal on September 26, 2012, in a League Cup match against Coventry City.

3. Martínez set a new clean sheet record for Aston Villa in his first season (2020-2021) with 15 clean sheets in the Premier League.

4. He was awarded the Golden Glove for the best goalkeeper in the 2021 Copa América.

5. Martínez is known for his penalty-saving prowess, notably saving three penalties in the 2021 Copa América semi-final against Colombia.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Emiliano Martinez

1. “I always believed in myself. I knew my chance would come, and I was ready for it.”

2. “Playing for Argentina is a dream come true. Wearing the national jersey fills me with pride.”

3. “Winning the FA Cup with Arsenal was a special moment. It was the culmination of years of hard work and perseverance.”

4. “Every save, every game, I think of my family and the sacrifices they made for me to be here.”

5. “In football, confidence is everything. When you believe in yourself, you can achieve great things.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

As of 2023, Emiliano Martínez’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $10 million.

Children

Emiliano Martínez is married to Mandinha Martínez, and together they have two children: a son named Santi Emiliano Martínez and a daughter named Ava Martínez.