Nelson Martinez (soccer)

Nelson Martinez (born March 3, 2001) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender who currently plays for Loudoun United in USL Championship.

Nelson Martinez
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-03-03) March 3, 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Woodbridge, Virginia, U.S.
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Loudoun United
Number 13
Youth career
2015–2019 D.C. United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2020 Loudoun United 25 (1)
2021–2022 North Carolina FC 52 (1)
2023– Loudoun United 2 (0)
International career
2018 United States U18 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 16, 2023

Career

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Loudoun United

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Martinez made his professional debut on June 5, 2019, in a 3–2 win against Swope Park Rangers.[1] He signed his first professional contract with Loudoun United on June 26, 2020, for the remainder of the 2020 season.[2]

North Carolina FC

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In March 2021, Martinez joined North Carolina FC of USL League One.[3]

Personal life

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Martinez is a dual national of the United States and El Salvador.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Fawcett, Dave (June 28, 2019). "Woodbridge resident Nelson Martinez focused on securing pro contract with Loudoun United". INSIDENOVA. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  2. ^ "Loudoun United Sign Defender Nelson Martinez". loudoununitedfc.com. June 26, 2020. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  3. ^ "NCFC Signs Nelson Flores and Nelson Martinez to Contracts for 2021 Season". North Carolina FC. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  4. ^ Fawcett, Dave (January 7, 2022). "Former local soccer standout Nelson Martinez to train with El Salvador's National Men's Soccer Team". INSIDENOVA. Retrieved August 21, 2024.