Javi Martínez

Javier "Javi" Martínez Aginaga (Spanish pronunciation: [xaˈβjeɾ ˈxaβi maɾˈtineθ aɣiˈnaɣa]; born 2 September 1988) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or central defender for Qatar Stars League club Qatar SC.

Javi Martínez
Martínez with Bayern Munich in 2019
Personal information
Full name Javier Martínez Aginaga
Date of birth (1988-09-02) 2 September 1988
Place of birth Estella, Spain
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder, centre-back
Team information
Current team
Qatar SC
Number 8
Youth career
1993–1995 Berceo
1995–1997 Logroñés
1997–2000 Arenas de Ayegui
2000 Izarra
2001–2005 Osasuna
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2006 Osasuna B 32 (3)
2006–2012 Athletic Bilbao 201 (22)
2012–2021 Bayern Munich 165 (9)
2021– Qatar SC 49 (7)
International career
2005 Spain U17 5 (0)
2006–2007 Spain U19 5 (0)
2007–2011 Spain U21 24 (1)
2012 Spain Olympic (O.P.) 4 (1)
2010–2014 Spain 18 (0)
2006–2010 Basque Country 2 (0)
Medal record
Representing  Spain
Men's football
FIFA World Cup
Winner2010 South Africa
UEFA European Championship
Winner2012 Poland–Ukraine
FIFA Confederations Cup
Runner-up2013 Brazil
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 December 2023 (UTC)

He arrived at Athletic Bilbao in 2006, before his 18th birthday, quickly imposing himself as a starter and going on to appear in 251 official games over the course of six La Liga seasons, scoring 26 goals. In 2012, he signed with Bayern Munich for €40 million, going on to win nine consecutive Bundesliga titles as well as the UEFA Champions League in 2013 and 2020.

A former Spain international, Martínez was a member of the squads that won the 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012, and also played at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

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