Joan Martínez (footballer, born 2007)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joan Martínez Lozano | ||
| Date of birth | 20 August 2007[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Alginet, Valencia, Spain[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Center-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Real Madrid | ||
| Number | 37 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013–2014 | UD Alginet | ||
| 2014–2023 | Levante | ||
| 2021-2022 | → Patacona CF (loan) | ||
| 2023– | Real Madrid | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Real Madrid C | 1 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023–2024 | Spain U17 | 11 | (0) |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23:34, 1 August 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 23:34, 1 August 2024 (UTC) | |||
Joan Martínez Lozano (born 20 August 2007) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a defender for Real Madrid.
Early life
He was born in 2007 in Alginet, Valencian Community, Spain. He has regarded Spain international Sergio Ramos as his football idol.[2]
Club career
As a youth player, he joined the youth academy of Spanish side Levante. After that, he joined the youth academy of Spanish La Liga side Real Madrid.
Martínez made his debut with the senior team during a preseason tour in the United States in a friendly fixture versus AC Milan on 1 August 2024.[3] Days later, on 9 August 2024, he suffered a cruciate ligament injury in one of his knees while training with the first team.[4][5] He underwent surgery in September 2024.[5]
International career
He is a Spain youth international. He is regarded as one of the Spain national under-17 football team's most important players.[6]
Style of play
He mainly operates as a defender. He is known for his aerial ability.[7]
Personal life
He has an older brother. He is the son of a physiotherapist father.[8]
Career statistics
- As of match played 30 March 2024[9]
| Club | Season | League | Other | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Real Madrid C | 2023–24 | Tercera Federación | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| Career total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
References
- ^ a b Joan Martínez at WorldFootball.net
- ^ "Joan Martínez, el 'Cubarsí' de la cantera del Real Madrid". relevo.com. 16 May 2024.
- ^ Espinosa, Xavi (2 August 2024). "El Madrid se ilusiona con el 'nuevo Ramos': "Es increíble..."". Sport.
- ^ Tamaral, Silvia (9 August 2024). "¡Joan Martínez se rompe el cruzado!". Marca.
- ^ a b "Joan Martínez, operado con éxito". Mundo Deportivo. 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Joan Martínez, el 'Rambo' de La Fábrica: "Está preparado"". as.com. 5 April 2024.
- ^ "Joan Martínez se cuela en el casting de centrales del Real Madrid (con Jesús Vallejo mosqueado)". elconfidencial.com. 30 July 2024.
- ^ "Un 'Ramos' en la guarida de Arbeloa". marca.com. 10 October 2023.
- ^ Joan Martínez at Soccerway