Gerard Martín (footballer)
Spanish footballer (born 2002)
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Gerard Martín Langreo (born 26 February 2002) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defender for La Liga club Barcelona. Primarily a left-back, he is also capable of playing as a centre-back.
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Martín with Barcelona in 2025 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gerard Martín Langreo[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 26 February 2002[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Barcelona, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[2] | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Barcelona | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| EF Performance | |||
| Sant Gabriel | |||
| 2018–2021 | Cornellà | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Cornellà | 57 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Barcelona B | 37 | (0) |
| 2024– | Barcelona | 56 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2025 | Spain U21 | 3 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17:32, 25 April 2026 (UTC) | |||
Early life
Born in Barcelona, Catalonia, Martín moved with his family to Sant Andreu de la Barca at the age of five.[3][1]
Club career
On 19 July 2023, Martín signed a two-year contract with Barcelona B, arriving from Cornellà.[4] At the former side, he was viewed as "one of the key defensive players" under former club player Rafael Márquez.[5] On 17 August 2024, he made his La Liga debut with their first team, coming on as a 63rd-minute substitute for Alejandro Balde in a 2–1 away win against Valencia.[6]
Martín scored his first professional goal on 2 March 2025, from a cross by Dani Olmo in a 4–0 victory over Real Sociedad at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.[7] He contributed 28 league appearances for the eventual champions, making 42 in all competitions with 19 starts.[8]
In the 2025–26 season, still under Hansi Flick, Martín was often deployed as a left-sided centre-back.[9][10] He stated in an interview that he felt comfortable both as a full-back and a stopper, highlighting his tactical versatility. He explained that his transition to the latter role began during preseason, where he continued training until he felt fully prepared; he added that adapting to different defensive responsibilities helped him to develop his confidence and understanding of the game, also describing playing at the Camp Nou in major European matches as highly motivating for his progression.[11]
International career
Martín earned his first cap for the Spain under-21 side on 21 March 2025, in a 2–2 friendly draw against the Czech Republic in Lorca.[12] He was selected by manager Santi Denia for the 2025 UEFA European Championship finals, but had to be removed from the squad after the first game due to a hand injury.[13]
Style of play
Martín was described as a very reliable defender, excelling in marking and the aerial game.[14]
Career statistics
- As of match played 25 April 2026[15]
| Club | Season | League | Copa del Rey | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Cornellà | 2020–21 | Segunda División B | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2021–22 | Primera División RFEF | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 17 | 0 | |||
| 2022–23 | Primera Federación | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 36 | 0 | |||
| Total | 57 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 59 | 0 | ||||
| Barcelona B | 2023–24 | Primera Federación | 37 | 0 | — | — | 4[a] | 0 | 41 | 0 | ||
| Barcelona | 2024–25 | La Liga | 28 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 8[b] | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 42 | 1 |
| 2025–26 | La Liga | 28 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 12[b] | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 47 | 0 | |
| Total | 56 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 89 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 150 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 189 | 1 | ||
- Appearances in Primera Federación play-offs
- Appearances in UEFA Champions League
- Appearances in Supercopa de España