For the Venezuelan football forward, see David Martínez (footballer, born 2006).

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.[1] 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.[1] 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.[1][4] His professional debut arrived on 2 December 2018 during a fixture with Gimnasia y Esgrima.[1]

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.[1] He also made appearances in the Copa Argentina and Copa Libertadores.[1] 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.[1][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

As of 2 September 2020[1]
Club statistics
Club Season League Cup League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
River Plate 2017–18 Primera División 0 0 0 0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0
2018–19 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2019–20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Defensa y Justicia (loan) 2019–20 Primera División 20 2 2 0 0 0 2[a] 0 0 0 24 2
Defensa y Justicia 2020–21 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0 0 0
Total 20 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 24 2
Career total 21 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 25 2
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in the Copa Libertadores

International goals

Scores and results list Paraguay's goal tally first.[12]
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 9 September 2021 Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Asunción, Paraguay  Venezuela 1–0 2–1 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
Correct as of 9 September 2021

Honours

Inter Miami

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Argentina – H. Martínez". Soccerway. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  2. ^ "David Martínez" (in Spanish). Club Atlético River Plate. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
  3. ^ "David Martínez". World Football. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  4. ^ "River incluyó cinco juveniles en la lista de buena fe para la Copa Libertadores". Clarín. 6 August 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  5. ^ "Las condiciones del préstamo de David Martínez a Defensa y Justicia". La Página Millonaria. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  6. ^ "Defensa y Justicia prorroga la cesión de David Martínez". BeSoccer. 22 April 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  7. ^ "Defensa y Justicia compró parte del pase de David Martínez a River". ESPN Deportes. 7 August 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  8. ^ "Se fue de River y aseguró que quiere volver: "Ojalá algún día se me pueda dar"". El Intransigente. 13 August 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  9. ^ "Sub-17: un debut con mayoría riverplatense". River Plate. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  10. ^ Millonaria, La Página. "David Martínez, primer jugador de River en vacunarse". La Página Millonaria.
  11. ^ "Estadísticas del Partido | CONMEBOL".
  12. ^ "David Martínez". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
  13. ^ Sigal, Jonathan (2 October 2024). "Inter Miami win 2024 MLS Supporters' Shield". MLS Soccer. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
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