David Martínez (footballer, born 1998) explained

David Martínez
Fullname:Héctor David Martínez
Birth Date:21 January 1998
Birth Place:Buenos Aires, Argentina
Height:1.82 m[1]
Position:Centre-back[2]
Currentclub:Inter Miami
(on loan from River Plate)
Youthclubs1:River Plate
Years1:2017–2020
Clubs1:River Plate
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2019–2020
Clubs2:Defensa y Justicia (loan)
Caps2:20
Goals2:2
Years3:2020–2022
Clubs3:Defensa y Justicia
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2021–2022
Clubs4:River Plate (loan)
Caps4:47
Goals4:0
Years5:2023–
Clubs5:River Plate
Caps5:5
Goals5:0
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:Inter Miami (loan)
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Nationalyears1:2015
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2021–
Nationalteam2:Paraguay
Nationalcaps2:9
Nationalgoals2:1
Club-Update:19:16, 2 May 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:15:53, 27 January 2022 (UTC)

Héctor David Martínez (born 21 January 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Major League Soccer club Inter Miami CF, on loan from River Plate.[3] Born in Argentina, he plays for the Paraguay national team.

Club career

Martínez's career started with River Plate, initially featuring for their youth system; notably at the 2016 U-20 Copa Libertadores, though only as an unused substitute on three occasions.[3] He first appeared in River Plate's first-team under Marcelo Gallardo in October 2017, with the defender being chosen on the bench for an Argentine Primera División defeat away to Talleres.[3] [4] His professional debut arrived on 2 December 2018 during a fixture with Gimnasia y Esgrima.[3]

In July 2019, Defensa y Justicia completed the loan signing of Martínez.[5] Across the next twelve months, the centre-back made twenty league appearances and scored two goals; against Godoy Cruz and Patronato.[3] He also made appearances in the Copa Argentina and Copa Libertadores.[3] Defensa extended his loan in April 2020, prior to signing him permanently in the succeeding August.[6] [7] [8]

International career

Born in Argentina, Martínez is of Paraguayan descent through his mother. Martínez represented the Argentina U17s at both the 2015 South American U-17 Championship and 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup; winning six caps.[3] [9] He was called up to represent the senior Paraguay national team in June 2021.[10] He debuted with Paraguay in a 3–1 2021 Copa América win over Bolivia on 14 June 2021.[11]

Career statistics

[3]

Club statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
River Plate2017–18Primera División0000000000
2018–19100000000010
2019–20000000000000
Total100000000010
Defensa y Justicia (loan)2019–20Primera División20220002[12] 000242
Defensa y Justicia2020–210000000000
Total20220002000242
Career total21220002000252

International goals

Scores and results list Paraguay's goal tally first.

No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 9 September 2021 Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Asunción, Paraguay align=center 1–0 align=center 2–1 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
Correct as of 9 September 2021

Notes and References

  1. Web site: David Martínez . es . Club Atlético River Plate . 27 September 2022.
  2. News: David Martínez. 2 September 2020. World Football.
  3. News: Argentina – H. Martínez. 3 December 2018. Soccerway.
  4. News: River incluyó cinco juveniles en la lista de buena fe para la Copa Libertadores. 3 December 2018. Clarín. 6 August 2018.
  5. News: Las condiciones del préstamo de David Martínez a Defensa y Justicia. 2 September 2020. La Página Millonaria. 9 July 2019.
  6. News: Defensa y Justicia prorroga la cesión de David Martínez. 2 September 2020. BeSoccer. 22 April 2020.
  7. News: Defensa y Justicia compró parte del pase de David Martínez a River. 2 September 2020. ESPN Deportes. 7 August 2020.
  8. News: Se fue de River y aseguró que quiere volver: "Ojalá algún día se me pueda dar". 2 September 2020. El Intransigente. 13 August 2020.
  9. News: Sub-17: un debut con mayoría riverplatense. 3 December 2018. River Plate.
  10. Web site: David Martínez, primer jugador de River en vacunarse. La Página. Millonaria. La Página Millonaria.
  11. Web site: Estadísticas del Partido | CONMEBOL.
  12. Appearance(s) in the Copa Libertadores