Emiliano Martínez: Argentina's World Cup-Winning Goalkeeper
Emiliano Martínez: A Profile
Damián Emiliano Martínez Romero, born September 2, 1992, is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Aston Villa.
Martínez began his career with Independiente in Argentina, before moving to Arsenal in 2010.
He spent 10 years with the Gunners, but made only 15 appearances for the first team, and had loan spells at Oxford United, Sheffield Wednesday, Rotherham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Getafe, and Reading.
Emiliano Martínez: International Career
Martínez made his debut for the Argentina national team in 2021 and was part of the squad that won the 2021 Copa América.
He was also a key member of the team that won the 2022 FIFA World Cup, making crucial saves in the penalty shootout victory over France in the final.
Martínez was named the Best FIFA Men's Goalkeeper for 2022 for his performances at the World Cup.
Emiliano Martínez: Playing Style
Martínez is known for his shot-stopping ability, his ability to command his area, and his penalty-saving prowess.
He is also a good distributor of the ball and is comfortable playing out from the back.
Martínez has been criticized for his occasional lack of concentration and his tendency to make mistakes, but he is generally regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
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