
Josef Martínez
Club Tijuana/F/
Player Info
Josef Martínez is a Venezuelan striker of global renown, currently showcasing his predatory instincts for Club Tijuana in Liga MX. The 32-year-old forward is best known for his record-shattering spell with Atlanta United in MLS, where he became a league icon. Martínez began his professional career in Europe with Young Boys before moving to Torino in Italy. However, it was in Atlanta where he truly exploded, winning the MLS Cup, MLS MVP award, and setting the single-season scoring record with 31 goals in 2018. His playing style is defined by explosive acceleration, clinical finishing with both feet, and an unparalleled hunger for goals inside the penalty area. He has also been a key figure for the Venezuelan national team, being their all-time leading scorer for many years. Despite battling a serious knee injury, Martínez's fighting spirit and nose for goal remain intact, making him a constant threat and a celebrated figure in the footballing Americas.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/01/06
Signed
2025/01/12
Signed
2024/02/05
Signed
2023/01/17
Signed
2017/03/20
4500000€
Transfer
2017/03/19
Loan Ended
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
7
Games Started
1
Minutes Per Game
188
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
1
Accurate Passes Per Game
19
Key Passes Per Game
1
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
0
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
2
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
2
Be Fouled Per Game
0







