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José Andrés Martínez
Venezuelan footballer (born 1994) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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José Andrés Martínez Torres (born 7 August 1994) is a Venezuelan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Corinthians and the Venezuela national team.[2] Martínez has been referred to by the nickname "el Brujo" (Spanish for "the Wizard").[3][4]
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Club career
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Zulia
After two seasons with Deportivo JBL del Zulia, Martínez signed with Zulia FC ahead of the Apertura tournament in December 2017.[5] While with Zulia, he earned the 2018 Copa Venezuela title and made a historic run in the Copa Sudamericana; advancing through to the quarter-finals.[6]
Philadelphia Union
In December 2019, Martínez signed a two-year contract with Philadelphia Union competing in Major League Soccer for a transfer fee reported around $325,000.[7] Martínez made his debut start for the Union in a 3-3 draw at Los Angeles FC.[8] During the 2020 season, Martinez grew praise for his quality of play as one of the best defensive midfielders in MLS.[9][10] His first season in MLS finished with 14 regular season starts, contributing two assists, and ultimately resulting in the Union's first trophy, the 2020 Supporters' Shield.[11] In January 2021, Martinez signed a new contract with the Union through the 2022 season, with options for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.[11][12]
On June 21, 2023, Jose Martinez scored a goal for the Union that was nominated for the MLS Goal of the Year Award.
Corinthians
In August 2024, Martínez signed with Corinthians competing in Brazil's Série A for a transfer fee reported up to $2,000,000.[13]
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International career
Martinez received his first official call up to the Venezuela national team in October 2020.[14] He represented the senior Venezuela national team in a 3–1 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification loss to Bolivia on 3 June 2021.[15]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 16 August 2025[16]
- Includes Campeonato Paulista
- Includes Copa Venezuela, U.S. Open Cup, Copa do Brasil
- Appearances in Venezuelan Primera División Relegation playoffs
- Appearances in Copa Sudamericana
- Appearances in the MLS is Back Tournament
- Appearances in the CONCACAF Champions Cup
- Appearances in Leagues Cup
- Three appearances in Copa Libertadores, three appearances in Copa Sudamericana
International
- As of match played 10 June 2025
Honours
Zulia FC
Philadelphia Union
- Corinthians
Individual
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