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Emiliano Martinez is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Aston Villa. He previously played for clubs such as Arsenal, Oxford United, Getafe, and Reading. He has represented Argentina in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification match and the 2021 Copa America.
Originally from Mar de Plata, Argentina, Damian Emiliano Martinez Romero was born on 02 September 1992 under the star sign Virgo. The 28-year-old footballer is Argentine by nationality and belongs to the Caucasian ethnicity.
Net Worth, Salary, and Income
Martinez started his football career, playing for Independiente from 2008 to 2010. He then joined the Arsenal youth team in 2010. In 2012, he went on emergency loan to Oxford United, making his debut in the English Football League in their final game of the season against Port Vale in League Two on 5 May 2012.
Martinez subsequently played on loan for Sheffield Wednesday, Rotherham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Getafe, and Reading before finally moving to Premier League club Aston Villa. On 16 September 2020, he signed a four-year, £20 million deal with the Villa.
Martinez made his international debut on 3 June 2021 in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification match. He made his competitive debut on 14 June 2021 against Chile in the 2021 Copa America at the Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos. On 6 July 2021, he saved 3 penalties in a 3-2 penalty shootout victory for Argentina over Colombia in the semi-final of the Copa America.
In 2021, Martinez will earn an annual salary of £2,444,000, playing for Aston Villa as a GK. He also makes hundreds of thousands a year from his sponsorship deal with Puma. As of now, he has a whopping net worth of £4 million.
Married, Wife, and Children
Martinez is happily married to his wife, Mandinha Martinez. The couple has been together since high school and now they are happily married. They share a son named Santi Emiliano Martinez who was born in June 2018.
Martinez and his wife tied the knot in a beautiful wedding ceremony on 22 May 2017. Their wedding was attended by family members and friends.
Martinez’s wife, Mandinha, works as an interior designer. She has her own brand, MiSuenos Kids, which specializes in Children’s Interiors.
Family, Parents, and Siblings
The Argentine goalie was born to parents Susana and Alberto. His parents were incredibly supportive of his choice of career in the early days. He has a brother named Alejandro.
Body Measurements: Height and Weight
Martinez has a towering height of 6 feet 5 inches. As an athlete, he has a fit body that weighs around 194 lbs. His natural hair color is black, and he has dark brown eyes.
