Christian Alonso Martínez Mena (born 19 April 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Liga FPD club Cartaginés. Born in Costa Rica, he represents El Salvador at international level. He previously played for his country of birth national team.
![]() Martínez with Saprissa in 2016 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Christian Alonso Martínez Mena | ||
Date of birth | 19 April 1994 | ||
Place of birth | Liberia, Costa Rica | ||
Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Cartaginés | ||
Number | 16 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2012 | Liberia | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–2016 | Liberia | 18 | (1) |
2016–2019 | Saprissa | 88 | (1) |
2019 | → San Carlos (loan) | 16 | (0) |
2019–2023 | San Carlos | 142 | (3) |
2023– | Cartaginés | 43 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2015 | Costa Rica U22 | 3 | (0) |
2015 | Costa Rica U23 | 3 | (0) |
2021 | Costa Rica | 2 | (0) |
2021– | El Salvador | 32 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 August 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 June 2024 |
Club career
editMartínez began his career with his local club Municipal Liberia, making his first professional appearance in a 2–0 Liga FPD win over La U Universitarios on 2 August 2015.[1] On 14 January 2016, he transferred to Deportivo Saprissa signing a 3-year contract.[2] On 15 January 2019, he transferred to San Carlos.[3] Martínez won 3 Liga FPD titles, 2 with Saprissa, and 1 with San Carlos - their first title in their history.[4]
International career
editCosta Rica
editMartínez was born in Costa Rica, and is of Salvadoran descent through his father.[5] A youth international for Costa Rica, he debuted for the senior Costa Rica national team in a friendly 0–0 tie with Bosnia and Herzegovina on 27 March 2021.[6]
El Salvador
editMartínez switched to represent El Salvador in September 2021.[7] He debuted in a friendly 2–0 loss to Guatemala on 24 September 2021.[8]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 14 June 2024
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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Costa Rica | 2021 | 2 | 0 |
Total | 2 | 0 | |
El Salvador | 2021 | 7 | 0 |
2022 | 5 | 0 | |
2023 | 13 | 0 | |
2024 | 7 | 0 | |
Total | 32 | 0 |
Honours
editDeportivo Saprissa
San Carlos
References
edit- ^ "Municipal Liberia vs. La U Universitarios - 2 August 2015 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.
- ^ "Saprissa se le adelanta a Alajuelense y contrata a contención liberiano". La Nación. 15 January 2016.
- ^ "San Carlos anuncia la llegada a préstamo de Christian Martínez | Goal.com". www.goal.com.
- ^ Goñi, Diana Flores (16 May 2019). "¡Histórico! San Carlos campeón del fútbol nacional".
- ^ "¿Quién es Christian Martínez, el jugador costarricense que será convocado por la Selecta? | Noticias de El Salvador". 26 August 2021.
- ^ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Bosnia & Herzegovina vs. Costa Rica (0:0)". www.national-football-teams.com.
- ^ "Christian Martínez fue titular ante Costa Rica y debutó con la selección de El Salvador". El Gráfico.
- ^ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "El Salvador vs. Guatemala (0:2)". www.national-football-teams.com.
External links
edit- Christian Martínez at Soccerway
- Christian Martínez at National-Football-Teams.com