Josh Martin (footballer) explained

Josh Martin (footballer) should not be confused with Josh Martin (American football).

Josh Martin
Fullname:Joshua Saul Martin[1]
Birth Date:9 September 2001
Birth Place:Luton, England
Height:1.77m (05.81feet)[2]
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Portsmouth
Clubnumber:29
Youthyears1:2009–2019
Youthclubs1:Arsenal
Youthyears2:2019–2020
Youthclubs2:Norwich City
Years1:2020–2023
Clubs1:Norwich City
Caps1:14
Goals1:1
Years2:2021–2022
Clubs2:Milton Keynes Dons (loan)
Caps2:5
Goals2:0
Years3:2022
Clubs3:Doncaster Rovers (loan)
Caps3:20
Goals3:4
Years4:2022–2023
Clubs4:Barnsley (loan)
Caps4:17
Goals4:1
Years5:2023–2024
Clubs5:Portsmouth
Caps5:8
Goals5:0
Club-Update:13:33, 10 May 2023 (UTC)

Joshua Saul Martin (born 9 September 2001) is an English professional footballer who last played as a winger for club Portsmouth.

Club career

Norwich City

Martin joined the academy of Arsenal at the age of 8,[3] and progressed through the various age groups before joining Norwich City in March 2019 at the age of 17 following a successful trial period with the club's under-18 side.

Martin made his professional debut as a late substitute in a Premier League game against Southampton on 19 June 2020.[4] He scored his first goal for Norwich in a 2-1 win against Sheffield Wednesday on 5 December 2020.[5]

On 1 July 2021, Martin joined League One club Milton Keynes Dons on a season-long loan.[6] Following limited opportunities with MK Dons, Martin was recalled on 17 January 2022 and sent back out on loan to another League One club, Doncaster Rovers, for the remainder of the season.[7]

On 31 August 2022, Martin returned to League One when he joined Barnsley on a season-long loan deal, the club holding the option to make the move permanent.[8]

Portsmouth

Martin signed a short-term deal with Portsmouth on 13 November 2023.[9] On 1 May 2024, the club said the player would be released in the summer when his contract ended.[10]

Personal life

Martin was born in Luton, England on 9 September 2001 and is of English, Irish, and Jamaican heritage.[11] [12]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Norwich City U232019–202020
2020–211111
Total3131
Norwich City2019–20Premier League5000000050
2020–21Championship91101000111
2021–22Premier League0000000000
2022–23Championship0000000000
Total141101000161
Milton Keynes Dons (loan)2021–22League One50101150121
Doncaster Rovers (loan)2021–22League One204204
Barnsley (loan)2022–23League One91000022113
Portsmouth2023–24League One0000000000
Career total48620211036210

Honours

Norwich City

2020–21Portsmouth

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Premier League clubs publish 2019/20 retained lists . Premier League . 26 June 2020 . 11 July 2020.
  2. Web site: Josh Martin . Barnsley F.C. . 6 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221006112815/https://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/teams/first-team/midfielder/josh-martin/ . 6 October 2022 . live.
  3. Web site: Josh Martin signs for Norwich City . . 20 March 2019 . 4 July 2021 .
  4. News: Norwich 0-3 Southampton. BBC Sport . 6 December 2020.
  5. News: Norwich 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday. BBC Sport . 6 December 2020.
  6. Web site: Dons snap up talented Josh Martin . . 1 July 2021 . 1 July 2021 .
  7. Web site: Josh Martin completes loan switch to Doncaster . . 17 January 2022 . 17 January 2022 .
  8. Web site: JOSH MARTIN JOINS THE REDS. www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. 31 August 2022. 31 August 2022.
  9. Web site: Pompey Complete Martin Signing . 2023-11-13 . www.portsmouthfc.co.uk . en-gb.
  10. Web site: Pompey Retained List: Summer 2024 . 2024-05-01 . www.portsmouthfc.co.uk . en-gb.
  11. Web site: Martin on his Arsenal education, international hopes and feeling the love at Norwich City. David. Freezer. Pink Un - Norwich City Football Club News.
  12. Web site: A 'Granny Rule XI' We'd Love To See Playing For Ireland Some Day. Bill. Gaine. January 10, 2023. Balls.ie.
  13. News: 16 April 2024 . Portsmouth 3–2 Barnsley: Pompey seal promotion to Championship with dramatic win . 17 April 2024 . Sky Sports.