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Josep Martínez
Spanish footballer (born 1998) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Josep Martínez Riera (born 27 May 1998) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Inter Milan. He made one appearance for the Spain national team in 2021.
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Club career
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Las Palmas
Born in Alzira, Valencia, Martínez joined Barcelona's La Masia in July 2015, from his hometown's Alzira.[2] On 19 July 2017, after finishing his formation, he signed for Las Palmas and was assigned to the reserves in Segunda División B.[3]
Martínez made his senior debut on 20 August 2017, starting in a 1–1 home draw against Melilla.[4] He finished the campaign as a starter, as his side avoided relegation.
Martínez made his first team debut on 28 April 2019, playing the full 90 minutes of a 4–1 home routing of Lugo in the Segunda División championship.[5] On 17 June, he was definitely promoted to the main squad.[6]
RB Leipzig
On 22 January 2020, RB Leipzig reached an agreement with Las Palmas for the transfer of Martínez, effective as of 1 July.[7] He agreed to a contract until 2024 with his new club.[8]
Genoa
On 29 June 2022, Martínez was loaned to Genoa in Italy for the Serie B 2022–23 season.[9]
On 9 June 2023, since the inclusion of a "sell-out" right following the promotion to Serie A, Martínez was bought by Genoa.[10]
Inter Milan
On 9 July 2024, Martínez signed for fellow Serie A side Inter Milan on a permanent basis.[11] He made his debut on 19 December 2024 in the round of 16 of the Coppa Italia, keeping a clean sheet in a 2–0 victory against Udinese.[12] After first-choice goalkeeper Yann Sommer sustained a fractured thumb in training,[13] Martínez made his Serie A debut for the club on 22 February 2025, securing a 1–0 victory against his former team, Genoa.[14]
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International career
Due to the isolation of some national team players following the positive COVID-19 test of Sergio Busquets, Spain's under-21 squad were called up for the international friendly against Lithuania on 8 June 2021.[15] Martínez made his senior debut in the match.[16]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 11 May 2025[17]
- Includes Copa del Rey, DFB-Pokal, Coppa Italia
- Appearance in UEFA Champions League
International
- As of match played 8 June 2021
Honours
RB Leipzig
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