Emiliano Martínez
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ArgentinaEmiliano Martínez was born on September 2, 1992, in Mar del Plata, Argentina. He currently plays for Chelsea FC, after completed his move from Aston Villa over the summer. His club honors include winning the FA Cup with Arsenal in 2020 and the UEFA Europa League with Aston Villa in 2026. Individually, he won the Yashin Trophy in 2023 and 2024, and The Best FIFA Men's Goalkeeper award in 2022 and 2024. Internationally, he has earned 66 caps for Argentina, appearing in the 2022 and 2026 World Cups. He won the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the 2021 and 2024 Copa América, and the 2022 Finalissima, before finishing as a World Cup runner-up in 2026.
His 2025-2026 season:
Penalty-Saving Specialist: Martínez is widely regarded as one of the world's premier specialists in high-pressure penalty situations, utilizing psychological dominance and explosive lateral reach to decide shootouts.
Command and Presence: He exhibits exceptional aerial authority and vocal leadership, serving as the emotional and tactical anchor for both the Argentina national team and Aston Villa's defensive units.
Historic Shot-Stopping: Martínez recorded 11 saves against Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, the highest number of saves ever officially recorded in a tournament showpiece since 1966. He also made incredible saves during the 2022 World Cup final, playing a huge part in Argentina third coronation.
Premier League Efficiency: During the 2025/26 season, he maintained a save percentage of 75.28%, the highest individual mark among all regular starting goalkeepers in the English top flight.
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