Josef Martínez
Josef Alexander Martínez Mencia is a Venezuelan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Liga MX club Tijuana and the Venezuela national team. Josef Martínez began his career with Caracas. In 2012, he was acquired by the Swiss Super League club Young Boys before spending a year on loan at Thun. Wikipedia
| Complete name | Josef Martinez |
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| Club number | 30 |
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| National team number | 17 |
| Birth date | 19.05.1993 (age 32) |
| Country of birth |  Venezuela |
| City of birth | Valencia |
| Position | forward |
| Foot | right |
| Market value | 1,800,000 € |
| Height/weight | 172 cm / 74 kg |
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Liga MX 31.01.2026 |
2:2 | Substitutes | |||||||
Liga MX 17.01.2026 |
1:1 | 76'-90' | |||||||
Liga MX 14.01.2026 |
2:1 | Substitutes | |||||||
Liga MX 09.01.2026 |
0:0 | 76'-90' | |||||||
Major League Soccer 18.10.2025 |
2:1 | 1 | 1'-85' | ||||||
Major League Soccer 05.10.2025 |
1:4 | 1'-90' | |||||||
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 Liga MX 2025/2026 |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) 2026 |
7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 331 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
 Major League Soccer 2025 |
30 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1875 | 21 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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US Open Cup 2025 |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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Major League Soccer 2024 |
24 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 1497 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Goal Josef Martínez 12', Venezuela-Colombia 2:1
Goal Josef Martínez 72', SJ Earthquakes-San Diego 1:0
Goal Josef Martínez 89', CF Montréal-Atlanta United 2:2
Goal Josef Martínez 63', CF Montréal-Atlanta United 1:2
Goal Josef Martínez 76', Atlanta United-CF Montréal 1:2
Goal Josef Martínez 43', Atlanta United-CF Montréal 0:1
Atlanta United 1 - 2 CF Montréal Highlights
CF Montréal 3 - 0 SJ Earthquakes Highlights
Goal Josef Martínez 45', CF Montréal-FC Cincinnati 1:0
Goal Josef Martínez 60', Dallas-CF Montréal 1:2
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Josef Martínez - The Inspiring Journey of a Football Star: From Venezuela to the World
Goal Josef Martínez 53', Chicago Fire-Inter Miami 1:1
San Jose Earthquakes sign Timo Werner from Leipzig through 2028
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· Jeff CarlisleJan 29, 2026, 11:00 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.
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San Jose Earthquakes complete transfer of German international Timo Werner on high-profile Designated Player deal
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Timo Werner has signed for Major League Soccer's San Jose Earthquakes, the club announced Thursday
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How MLS' USMNTers endure long offseason to stay sharp for World Cup
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· Cesar HernandezJan 29, 2026, 09:18 AM ETOn a wintery day in Fresno, California, a group of friends are playing soccer at a local park
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Sources: Timo Werner closing on move to San Jose Earthquakes
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· Jeff CarlisleJan 12, 2026, 04:36 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.The San Jose Earthquakes are close to signing RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner, sources have confirmed to ESPN.
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A look back at Josef Martínez's legendary MLS career 👑
Yahoo4 weeks
Josef Martínez leaves Major League Soccer as one of the league’s defining figures after completing his move to Club Tijuana, closing the book on a career that helped shape the league in the late 2010s
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