Venezuelan striker Josef Martinez had been a top striker in MLS history with his achievements at Inter Miami and Atlantic United.
However, he was not able to save his team from failures on the pitch.
Martinez started his career in Caracas before moving to Young Boys. During his tenure at the MLS, he holds the record for six hat tricks in his first 44 matches.
In 2018, he was the most decorated player in the Major League Soccer after winning the League MVP, along with the All-Star Game MVP, Golden Boot, and MLS Cup final MVP.
He was the fastest player in history to score 100 goals in 125 matches.
He won the League Cup in 2023 with Inter Miami. The striker won goal of the season in 2019 after scoring an excellent goal against FC Cincinnati, and also in 2022 against the New England Revolution.
While he was playing for Young Boys, he was named among the team of the year in the Swiss 2013–14 season.
How old is Josef Martinez?
He was born on May 19, 1993, in the city of Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela. He is currently 30 years old, with a height of 5 feet and 8 inches.
Is Josef Martinez married?
No, he is not. But Josef Martinez is currently in a relationship with Valentina Veroes. Valentina became popular due to her relationship with the former Inter Miami striker.
In addition, they had a son known as Josef Andre. However, the date of birth of the son was not revealed, the couple considered it confidential information.
What number is Josef Martinez?
The striker wears both numbers 17 for Inter Miami and his national team, Venezuela.
Where is Josef Martinez from?
The striker is from Venezuela, in South America.
Where is Josef Martinez going?
The Venezuelan striker was released by Inter Miami after he failed to sign a new deal.
Football clubs in the United States of America and Venezuela will be looking forward to signing the former Inter Miami hitman next season.
He is 30 years old and wouldn’t consider retirement. There is still more to play for in his fascinating career.
Josef Martinez Stats
The striker had made 398 appearances, scoring 176 goals and creating 40 assists in all club competitions. Josef Martinez had received 25 yellow cards and a red card so far in his career.
Out of the 176 goals scored, 111 were for Atlanta United FC, 13 for Torino, nine for Caracas FC, and 12 for Inter Miami.
In addition, Martinez scored 21 goals for Young Boys and three goals for FC Thun.
For his national team, Venezuela, Martinez had scored 14 goals in 66 appearances.
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