Federico Martínez (footballer, born 1996) explained

Federico Martínez
Fullname:Federico Andrés Martínez Berroa
Birth Date:28 February 1996
Birth Place:Montevideo, Uruguay
Height:1.75m
Currentclub:Everton
(on loan from León)
Position:Winger
Youthclubs1:Las Flores
Youthclubs2:Zorzal
Youthyears3:2008–2015
Youthclubs3:Liverpool Montevideo
Years1:2015–2021
Clubs1:Liverpool Montevideo
Caps1:158
Goals1:41
Years2:2020
Clubs2:Rosario Central (loan)
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2020–2021
Clubs3:Independiente (loan)
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2022–
Clubs4:León
Caps4:23
Goals4:2
Years5:2023
Clubs5:Nacional (loan)
Caps5:31
Goals5:6
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:Everton (loan)
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Nationalyears1:2019
Nationalteam1:Uruguay U22
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2021
Nationalteam2:Uruguay
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:6 February 2024

Federico Andrés Martínez Berroa (born 28 February 1996) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays for Chilean Primera División club Everton, on loan from Mexican club León. Mainly a winger, he can also play as a forward.

Club career

Born in Montevideo, Martínez joined Liverpool Montevideo's youth setup at the age of 12, after playing for Zorzal Baby Fútbol Club and Club Las Flores Baby Fútbol.[1] He made his first team – and Primera División – debut on 13 February 2016, starting in a 0–1 away loss against Plaza Colonia.

Martínez only established himself as a starter in the 2017 campaign, and scored his first senior goal on 26 August of that year, netting the opener in a 1–2 loss at Peñarol. On 26 November, he scored a brace in a 5–0 home routing of Danubio.

On 4 May 2019, Martínez scored a hat-trick in a 4–0 away win over Boston River. The following 30 January, he moved abroad and joined Argentine Primera División side Rosario Central on loan,[2] after the club bought 30% of his economic rights for a rumoured fee of US$750,000.[3]

In September 2020, after only two matches for Central, Martínez moved to Independiente on loan until the following 31 January, with a buyout option.[4] After featuring rarely, he rescinded his contract with the Rojo on 19 February 2021 and returned to his parent club.[5]

In 2024, Martínez moved to Chile and joined Primera División club Everton on a one-year loan from Mexican club León.[6]

International career

Martínez is a former Uruguay youth international. He was part of under-22 squad which finished fourth at 2019 Pan American Games.[7]

On 29 August 2021, Martínez received maiden call-up to senior team for FIFA World Cup qualifiers.[8]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Liverpool Montevideo2015–16Primera División160160
2016140140
20173532[9] 0373
201831133113
20193411401[10] 03911
20212613002613
Total15640601016340
Rosario Central (loan)2019–20Primera División200020
Independiente (loan)2020–21Primera División0000617[11] 0131
Career total15840001218017841

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Uruguay202110
Total10

Notes and References

  1. Web site: De la fortaleza a La Cuchilla. https://archive.today/20201207121825/https://www.elobservador.com.uy/nota/de-la-fortaleza-a-la-cuchilla-20171128500. From the fortress to La Cuchilla. El Observador. es. 28 November 2017. 7 December 2020. 27 August 2021.
  2. Web site: Federico Martínez deja Liverpool y se va a Rosario Central. Federico Martínez leaves Liverpool and moves to Rosario Central. Caras y Caretas. es. 30 January 2020. 27 August 2021.
  3. Web site: Federico Martínez será refuerzo de Rosario Central. Federico Martínez will be an addition of Rosario Central. Rosario Nuestro. es. 27 January 2020. 27 August 2021.
  4. Web site: Independiente hizo el deposito para fichar a Federico Martínez. Independiente made the deposit to sign Federico Martínez. El Tribuno. es. 29 September 2020. 27 August 2021.
  5. Web site: Independiente: Federico Martínez se va al Liverpool de Uruguay. Independiente: Federico Martínez moves to Uruguay's Liverpool. TyC Sports. es. 19 February 2021. 27 August 2021.
  6. News: Everton sumó al uruguayo Federico Martínez como su undécimo refuerzo . 6 February 2024 . alairelibre.cl . . es.
  7. Web site: Convocados para los Panamericanos de Lima 2019. 29 June 2019. 30 August 2021.
  8. Web site: El Canario Alvarez, Federico Martínez y Martín Cáceres fueron citados a la selección. 29 August 2021. 30 August 2021.
  9. Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana.
  10. Appearance in Torneo Intermedio final.
  11. Appearance(s) in Copa de la Liga Profesional.