José Andrés Martínez

José Andrés Martínez Torres (born 7 August 1994) is a Venezuelan footballer who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club Philadelphia Union.[1] Martínez has been referred to by the nickname "el Brujo" (Spanish for "the Wizard").[2][3]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Martínez and the second or maternal family name is Torres.
José Andrés Martínez
Personal information
Full name José Andrés Martínez Torres
Date of birth (1994-08-07) 7 August 1994
Place of birth Maracaibo, Venezuela
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Philadelphia Union
Number 8
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2017 JBL Zulia 60 (3)
2018–2019 Zulia 61 (2)
2020– Philadelphia Union 18 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:07, 25 November 2020 (UTC).

Playing career

Zulia

After two seasons with Deportivo JBL del Zulia, Martínez signed with Zulia FC ahead of the Apertura tournament in December 2017.[4] 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.[5]

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.[6] Martínez made his debut start for the Union in a 3-3 draw at Los Angeles FC.[7] During the 2020 season, Martinez grew praise for his quality of play as one of the best defensive midfielders in MLS.[8][9] 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.[10] In January 2021, Martinez signed a new contract with the Union through the 2022 season, with options for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.[10][11]

International

Martinez received his first official call up to the Venezuela national team in October 2020.[12]

Career statistics

Club
As of 27 January 2021[13]
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
JBL Zulia 2015 Venezuelan Primera División 0000–2[lower-alpha 1]020
2016 3222[lower-alpha 2]0–00342
2017 28100–00281
Total 603200020643
Zulia 2018 Venezuelan Primera División 2816[lower-alpha 2]00000341
2019 3313[lower-alpha 2]08[lower-alpha 3]000441
Total 612908000782
Philadelphia Union 2020 MLS 14000005[lower-alpha 4]0190
2021 0000000000
Total 140000050190
Career total 135511080701615
Notes
  1. Appearances in the Venezuelan Primera División Relegation playoffs
  2. Appearances in the Copa Venezuela
  3. Appearances in the Copa Sudamericana
  4. Appearances in the MLS is Back Tournament

Honours

Club
Zulia FC
Philadelphia Union

References
  1. "Jose "El Brujo" Martinez | Philadelphia Union Profile". philadelphiaunion.com. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  2. "Five Fast Facts on Union signee Jose Martinez". philadelphiaunion.com. 23 December 2019. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  3. Tom Bogert (23 December 2019). "Philadelphia Union acquire defensive midfielder Jose Andres Martinez". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  4. JR (1 December 2017). "Zulia anunció al "Brujo" Martínez". lavinotinto.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  5. Dominic José Bisogno (20 August 2020). "José Andrés Martínez – El Brujo – The Maracucho Identity & The Next Venezuelan To Light Up MLS". worldfootballindex.com. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  6. Jonathan Tannenwald (23 December 2019). "Union sign José Andrés Martínez, Venezuelan defensive midfielder, to start offseason shopping". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  7. Nick Fishman (9 March 2020). "Match report: Los Angeles FC 3-3 Philadelphia Union". The Philly Soccer Page. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  8. Tom Bogert (3 August 2020). "Philadelphia Union midfielder Jose Martinez drawing comparisons to Portland Timbers' Diego Chara". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  9. "Debating who is currently the best defensive midfielder in MLS". MLSsoccer.com. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  10. "Philadelphia Union Sign Midfielder Jose Martinez To New Contract". philadelphiaunion.com. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  11. Tom Bogert (27 January 2021). "Philadelphia Union and midfielder Jose Martinez agree to new contract". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  12. "'El Brujo' Martínez se sumará a la Vinotinto este miércoles en Barranquilla" (in Spanish). El Nacional. 7 October 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  13. José Andrés Martínez at Soccerway. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  14. https://www.brotherlygame.com/2019/12/23/21035137/philadelphia-union-sign-jose-andres-martinez-zulia-fc-venezuela
  15. "Philadelphia Union win 2020 MLS Supporters' Shield on regular season's final day". Major League Soccer. 8 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.


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