Gonzalo Nicolás Martínez,commonly known asPity Martínez(born 13 June 1993), is an Argentine professionalfootballerwho plays as anattacking midfielderforArgentine Primera DivisiónclubRiver Plate.
 Martínez withRiver Platein 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gonzalo Nicolás Martínez[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 13 June 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Guaymallén,Mendoza,Argentina | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | River Plate | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2011 | Huracán | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2015 | Huracán | 93 | (8) |
| 2015–2018 | River Plate | 94 | (22) |
| 2019–2020 | Atlanta United | 39 | (7) |
| 2020–2023 | Al Nassr | 43 | (11) |
| 2023– | River Plate | 17 | (2) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2018–2019 | Argentina | 3 | (1) |
|
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 December 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 September 2018 | |||
Club career
editHuracán
editMartínez, who trained in theHuracányouth system, debuted with Huracán's first team in the2011–12 season.While at the club, he won his firstCopa Argentinain 2014.
River Plate
editMartínez joinedRiver Platein January 2015. Martínez made his club debut on 16 February 2015 againstClub Atlético Sarmientoin a 4–1 away win.[2]On 25 April 2015, his former teamHuracánbeat River Plate for theSupercopa Argentinatitle. In the Copa Libertadores, Martínez played in the quarter-final first leg matchagainstBoca Juniors,a matchRiver Platewould go on to win. Martínez won two moreCopas Argentinasin a row, in2016and2017.Martínez added twoRecopa Sudamericanas,in2015and2016.Martínez also won twoCopas Libertadores,in2015and2018,as well as oneSuruga Bank Championship in 2015,in which he scored in River's 3–0 win overGamba Osaka.[3]He was instrumental in obtaining his firstSupercopa Argentinatitle against Boca in2017.
On 9 December 2018, Martínez scored his side's third goal to seal a 3–1 win, 5–3 aggregate victory, over Boca Juniors in the second leg of theCopa Libertadoresheld atReal Madrid'sBernabéu Stadium.[4]Following the victory, he announced that he would be joiningMLSsideAtlanta Unitedafter theFIFA Club World Cup,as the club had met his $17 million release clause.[5]
Atlanta United
editOn 24 January 2019, Martínez's transfer toMajor League SoccersideAtlanta Unitedwas confirmed.[6]On 12 May 2019, Martínez scored his first goal for Atlanta United during a 1–0 victory againstOrlando City.[7][8]He scored the game winner in theU.S. Open Cupfinal victory overMinnesota Unitedon 27 August.[9]
Al-Nassr
editOn 7 September 2020, Martínez joinedSaudi Professional LeaguesideAl-Nassrfor a reported transfer fee of $18 million.[10][11]
Return to River Plate
editOn August 24, 2023, River Plate announced that it had re-signed Martinez.[12]
International career
editOn 8 September 2018, Martínez made hisArgentina national teamdebut in a 3–0 victory overGuatemala.[13]He started the match, scored from the penalty spot after a handball byElías Vásquezmidway through the first half, and was replaced byFranco Vázquezin the 56th minute.[14]
Personal life
editHis nickname,Pity,refers to thewren( "pititorra" ), from his native homeland ofGuaymallén,inMendoza,Argentina. He was given the nickname at the age of five, and does not respond to his given name, Gonzalo.[15]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of match played 17 February 2023[16]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Huracán | 2011–12 | Primera B Nacional | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 15 | 0 | ||
| 2012–13 | Primera B Nacional | 28 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 30 | 0 | |||
| 2013–14 | Primera B Nacional | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 29 | 4 | |||
| 2014 | Primera B Nacional | 21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 22 | 4 | |||
| Total | 93 | 8 | 7 | 2 | — | — | 96 | 8 | ||||
| River Plate | 2015 | Argentine Primera División | 24 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 17[b] | 0 | 5[c] | 1 | 49 | 5 |
| 2016 | Argentine Primera División | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3[d] | 0 | — | 17 | 3 | ||
| 2016–17 | Argentine Primera División | 28 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 5[d] | 0 | 3[e] | 0 | 41 | 8 | |
| 2017–18 | Argentine Primera División | 21 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 10[d] | 1 | 1[f] | 1 | 36 | 10 | |
| 2018–19 | Argentine Primera División | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6[d] | 2 | 2[g] | 2 | 18 | 8 | |
| Total | 94 | 22 | 14 | 5 | 41 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 160 | 34 | ||
| Atlanta United | 2019 | MLS | 32 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4[h] | 0 | 3[i] | 0 | 44 | 7 |
| 2020 | MLS | 7[j] | 2 | — | 3[h] | 2 | — | 10 | 4 | |||
| Total | 39 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 54 | 11 | ||
| Al Nassr | 2020–21 | Saudi Pro League | 18 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7[k] | 1 | 1[l] | 0 | 29 | 5 |
| 2021–22 | Saudi Pro League | 18 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 20 | 8 | ||
| 2022–23 | Saudi Pro League | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 1[l] | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Total | 43 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 58 | 13 | ||
| Career total | 279 | 48 | 32 | 10 | 55 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 368 | 66 | ||
- ^IncludesCopa Argentina,U.S. Open Cup,King Cup
- ^Twelve appearances inCopa Libertadores,five appearances inCopa Sudamericana
- ^Two appearances inRecopa Sudamericana,one appearance inSupercopa Argentina,one appearance and one goal inSuruga Bank Championship,one appearance inFIFA Club World Cup
- ^abcdAppearances in Copa Libertadores
- ^Two appearances in Recopa Sudamericana, one appearance in Supercopa Argentina
- ^Appearance in Supercopa Argentina
- ^Appearances in FIFA Club World Cup
- ^abAppearances inCONCACAF Champions League
- ^Two appearances inMLS Cup Playoffs,one appearance inCampeones Cup
- ^Includes three appearances inMLS is Back Tournament
- ^Appearances inAFC Champions League
- ^abAppearance inSaudi Super Cup
International
edit- Scores and results list Argentina's goal tally first.[17]
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 7 September 2018 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum,Los Angeles,United States |  Guatemala |
1–0 | 3–0 | Friendly |
Honours
editHuracán
River Plate
- Primera División:2023
- Copa Argentina:2015–16,2016–17
- Supercopa Argentina:2017,2023
- Copa Libertadores:2015,2018
- Recopa Sudamericana:2015,2016
- Suruga Bank Championship:2015[3]
- Trofeo de Campeones de la Liga Profesional:2023
Atlanta United
Al-Nassr
Individual
References
edit- ^"FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2015: List of Players: River Plate"(PDF).FIFA. 11 December 2015. p. 6. Archived fromthe original(PDF)on 11 December 2015.
- ^"Sarmiento vs. River Plate - 16 February 2015".Soccerway.Retrieved23 May2015.
- ^ab"Gamba Osaka 0:3 River Plate"(in Spanish). Conmebol.Retrieved15 August2019.
- ^"River Plate beat Boca Juniors in epic final to claim fourth Copa Libertadores crown".ESPNFC. 9 December 2018.Retrieved10 December2018.
- ^"River Plate's Gonzalo 'Pity' Martinez confirms Atlanta United move after Club World Cup".ESPNFC. 9 December 2018.Retrieved10 December2018.
- ^"Atlanta United signs Gonzalo" Pity "Martínez".atlutd.com.Atlanta United FC. 24 January 2019.Retrieved1 May2020.
- ^"Atlanta 1-0 Orlando".mlssoccer.com.Major League Soccer. 12 May 2019.Retrieved1 May2020.
- ^"Atlanta United 1, Orlando 0: Player ratings".ajc.com.The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 12 May 2019.Retrieved15 August2019.
- ^ab"Atlanta United wins U.S. Open Cup".The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 27 August 2019.Retrieved28 August2019.
- ^"Atlanta United transfers Gonzalo" Pity "Martínez to Al-Nassr FC | Atlanta United FC".
- ^"Atlanta's Martinez nears move to Saudi club".ESPN.com.3 September 2020.
- ^https://twitter.com/RiverPlate/status/1694696829298884669[bare URL]
- ^"Argentina 3 Guatemala 0: No Messi, no worries as Simeone scores on debut".Goal. 8 September 2018.Retrieved10 December2018.
- ^"Argentina without Messi ease to victory, Simeone's son scores".MARCA. 8 September 2018.Retrieved10 December2018.
- ^"Pity Martínez, destino de crack".El Gráfico.3 July 2017.
- ^"Gonzalo Martínez - Atlanta United".playmakerstats.com.Playmaker Stats.Retrieved28 March2020.
- ^"Martínez, Gonzalo".National Football Teams.Retrieved10 September2018.
- ^"Atlanta beats Club America to lift Campeones Cup".ESPNFC.Retrieved14 August2019.
- ^"النصر يضرب الهلال بالثلاثة.. ويُتوج بكأس السوبر السعودي للمرة الثانية (صور وفيديو)"[Al-Nasr strikes Al-Hilal by three... and crowns the Saudi Super Cup for the second time] (in Arabic). Akhbaar 24. 30 January 2021.Retrieved30 January2021.
- ^"It's Official: South American Player Of The Year Joins Atlanta United".WABE. 24 January 2019.Retrieved11 July2019.
- ^"Pity Martinez named 2018 South American Player of the Year".SB Nation. 31 December 2018.Retrieved15 August2019.
- ^"2019 MLS All-Star Roster".Major League Soccer.Archived fromthe originalon 15 July 2019.Retrieved14 July2019.