José Andrés Martínez
Venezuelan footballer (born 1994)
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José Andrés Martínez Torres (born 7 August 1994) is a Venezuelan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder Venezuela national team.[2] Martínez has been referred to by the nickname "el Brujo" (Spanish for "the Wizard").[3][4]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | José Andrés Martínez Torres | ||
| Date of birth | 7 August 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Maracaibo, Venezuela | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2017 | JBL Zulia | 60 | (3) |
| 2018–2019 | Zulia | 61 | (2) |
| 2020–2024 | Philadelphia Union | 108 | (3) |
| 2024–2026 | Corinthians | 46 | (2) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2021–2025 | Venezuela | 41 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22:20, 8 December 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 23:20, 21 September 2025 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Zulia
After two seasons with Deportivo JBL del Zulia, Martínez signed with Zulia FC ahead of the Apertura tournament in December 2017.[5] While with Zulia, he earned the 2018 Copa Venezuela title and made a historic run in the Copa Sudamericana; advancing through to the quarter-finals.[6]
Philadelphia Union
In December 2019, Martínez signed a two-year contract with Philadelphia Union competing in Major League Soccer for a transfer fee reported around $325,000.[7] Martínez made his debut start for the Union in a 3-3 draw at Los Angeles FC.[8] During the 2020 season, Martinez grew praise for his quality of play as one of the best defensive midfielders in MLS.[9][10] His first season in MLS finished with 14 regular season starts, contributing two assists, and ultimately resulting in the Union's first trophy, the 2020 Supporters' Shield.[11] In January 2021, Martinez signed a new contract with the Union through the 2022 season, with options for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.[11][12]
On 21 June 2023, Jose Martinez scored a goal for the Union that was nominated for the MLS Goal of the Year Award.
Corinthians
In August 2024, Martínez signed with Corinthians competing in Brazil's Série A for a transfer fee reported up to $2,000,000.[13]
International career
Martinez received his first official call up to the Venezuela national team in October 2020.[14] He represented the senior Venezuela national team in a 3–1 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification loss to Bolivia on 3 June 2021.[15]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 21 December 2025[16]
| Club | Season | League | State league[a] | National cup[b] | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| JBL Zulia | 2015 | Venezuelan Primera División | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 2[c] | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | 32 | 2 | – | 2 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 34 | 2 | ||||
| 2017 | 28 | 1 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 28 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 60 | 3 | – | 2 | 0 | – | 2 | 0 | 64 | 3 | ||||
| Zulia | 2018 | Venezuelan Primera División | 28 | 1 | – | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 34 | 1 | ||
| 2019 | 33 | 1 | – | 3 | 0 | 8[d] | 0 | – | 44 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 61 | 2 | – | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 | – | 78 | 2 | ||||
| Philadelphia Union | 2020 | MLS | 14 | 0 | – | – | – | 4[e] | 0 | 18 | 0 | |||
| 2021 | 27 | 0 | – | – | 5[f] | 0 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 0 | ||||
| 2022 | 33 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | – | — | 34 | 0 | |||||
| 2023 | 27 | 3 | – | – | 5[f] | 0 | 7[g] | 0 | 39 | 3 | ||||
| 2024 | 14 | 0 | – | – | 4[f] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 115 | 3 | – | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 142 | 3 | |||
| Corinthians | 2024 | Série A | 11 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | 4[d] | 0 | — | 18 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | 24 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 9[h] | 0 | — | 52 | 2 | |||
| Total | 35 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 | – | 70 | 2 | |||
| Career total | 271 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 354 | 10 | ||
- Includes Campeonato Paulista
- Includes Copa Venezuela, U.S. Open Cup, Copa do Brasil
- Appearances in Venezuelan Primera División Relegation playoffs
- Appearances in Copa Sudamericana
- Appearances in the MLS is Back Tournament
- Appearances in the CONCACAF Champions Cup
- Appearances in Leagues Cup
- Three appearances in Copa Libertadores, three appearances in Copa Sudamericana
International
- As of match played 9 September 2025
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venezuela | 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | |
| Total | 41 | 0 | |
Honours
Zulia FC
Philadelphia Union
Corinthians
Individual
