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José Andrés Martínez Torres (born 7 August 1994) is a Venezuelan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer and the Venezuela national team.[2] Martínez has been referred to by the nickname "el Brujo" (Spanish for "the Wizard").[3][4]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | José Andrés Martínez Torres | ||
| Date of birth | 7 August 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Maracaibo, Venezuela | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Philadelphia Union | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2017 | JBL Zulia | 60 | (3) |
| 2018–2019 | Zulia | 61 | (2) |
| 2020– | Philadelphia Union | 68 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2021– | Venezuela | 14 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:16, 14 October 2022 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18:40, 30 January 2022 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Zulia
After two seasons with Deportivo JBL del Zulia, Martínez signed with Zulia FC ahead of the Apertura tournament in December 2017.[5] While with Zulia, he earned the 2018 Copa Venezuela title and made a historic run in the Copa Sudamericana; advancing through to the quarter-finals.[6]
Philadelphia Union
In December 2019, Martínez signed a two-year contract with Philadelphia Union competing in Major League Soccer for a transfer fee reported around $325,000.[7] Martínez made his debut start for the Union in a 3-3 draw at Los Angeles FC.[8] During the 2020 season, Martinez grew praise for his quality of play as one of the best defensive midfielders in MLS.[9][10] His first season in MLS finished with 14 regular season starts, contributing two assists, and ultimately resulting in the Union's first trophy, the 2020 Supporters' Shield.[11] In January 2021, Martinez signed a new contract with the Union through the 2022 season, with options for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.[11][12]
International career
Martinez received his first official call up to the Venezuela national team in October 2020.[13] He represented the senior Venezuela national team in a 3–1 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification loss to Bolivia on 3 June 2021.[14]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 21 November 2021[15]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| JBL Zulia | 2015 | Venezuelan Primera División | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 2[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 32 | 2 | 2[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 34 | 2 | |||
| 2017 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 28 | 1 | |||
| Total | 60 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 64 | 3 | ||
| Zulia | 2018 | Venezuelan Primera División | 28 | 1 | 6[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 1 |
| 2019 | 33 | 1 | 3[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 8[lower-alpha 3] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 1 | ||
| Total | 61 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 2 | ||
| Philadelphia Union | 2020 | MLS | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[lower-alpha 4] | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| 2021 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 0 | ||
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 47 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 159 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 189 | 5 | ||
- Notes
- Appearances in the Venezuelan Primera División Relegation playoffs
- Appearances in the Copa Venezuela
- Appearances in the Copa Sudamericana
- Appearances in the MLS is Back Tournament
Honours
Zulia FC
- Copa Venezuela: 2018[16]
Philadelphia Union
- Supporters' Shield: 2020[17]
References
- "José Andrés Martínez". Philadelphia Union. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- "Jose "El Brujo" Martinez | Philadelphia Union Profile". philadelphiaunion.com. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- "Five Fast Facts on Union signee Jose Martinez". philadelphiaunion.com. 23 December 2019. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- Tom Bogert (23 December 2019). "Philadelphia Union acquire defensive midfielder Jose Andres Martinez". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- JR (1 December 2017). "Zulia anunció al "Brujo" Martínez". lavinotinto.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- Dominic José Bisogno (20 August 2020). "José Andrés Martínez – El Brujo – The Maracucho Identity & The Next Venezuelan To Light Up MLS". worldfootballindex.com. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- Jonathan Tannenwald (23 December 2019). "Union sign José Andrés Martínez, Venezuelan defensive midfielder, to start offseason shopping". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- Nick Fishman (9 March 2020). "Match report: Los Angeles FC 3-3 Philadelphia Union". The Philly Soccer Page. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- Tom Bogert (3 August 2020). "Philadelphia Union midfielder Jose Martinez drawing comparisons to Portland Timbers' Diego Chara". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- "Debating who is currently the best defensive midfielder in MLS". MLSsoccer.com. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- "Philadelphia Union Sign Midfielder Jose Martinez To New Contract". philadelphiaunion.com. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- Tom Bogert (27 January 2021). "Philadelphia Union and midfielder Jose Martinez agree to new contract". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- "'El Brujo' Martínez se sumará a la Vinotinto este miércoles en Barranquilla" (in Spanish). El Nacional. 7 October 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- "FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Qualifiers - South America - Matches - Bolivia - Venezuela - FIFA.com". www.fifa.com. Archived from the original on February 24, 2020.
- José Andrés Martínez at Soccerway. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- "Philadelphia Union signs Venezuelan defensive midfielder José Andrés Martínez". 23 December 2019.
- "Philadelphia Union win 2020 MLS Supporters' Shield on regular season's final day". Major League Soccer. 8 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
External links
Venezuela squad – 2021 Copa América | ||
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José Andrés Martínez (* 7. August 1994 in Maracaibo) ist ein venezolanischer Fußballspieler.- [en] José Andrés Martínez
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