23 Emiliano Martínez
Emiliano Martínez, 1992-09-02, Goalkeeper for Argentina, plays for Aston Villa. 60 international caps, 0 goals. Part of Argentina's 2026 World Cup Group J squad.
Biography
Aston Villa first-choice keeper and 2022 World Cup Golden Glove winner. Currently plying his trade at Aston Villa, a commanding presence between the posts, Emiliano Martínez is known for sharp reflexes and assured shot-stopping, serving as the last line of defense for Argentina. Has earned 60 international caps, making him one of the most experienced goalkeepers in the squad. Set to represent Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — a historic moment for the nation.
Career Timeline
Martínez went on to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina, again being voted best goalkeeper of the tournament, and the 2024 Copa América, where he was awarded the Golden Glove a third time.
He was also named The Best FIFA Goalkeeper a record two times in 2022 and 2024, and received the Yashin Trophy, also a joint-record two times (with Gianluigi Donnarumma), in 2023 and 2024.
He earned his first senior cap for the Argentina in 2021 and won the 2021 Copa América with the team, receiving the Golden Glove award.
In September 2020, Martínez moved to fellow Premier League club Aston Villa in a transfer worth £20 million.
At Arsenal, he initially served as understudy, being loaned to various clubs, before breaking into the starting line-up in 2019, featuring in the Premier League and helping the club win a FA Cup and FA Community Shield.
Martínez trained at Independiente's youth ranks before moving to Premier League club Arsenal in 2010.