David Martínez
Argentina
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D. Martínez
Defensa y JusticiaDefenderDavid Martínez 2026 season stats
As a left center back, David Martínez has appeared in 17 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 1,384 minutes at an average rating of 6.99. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 81 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.13 | 78 |
| Shots | 16 | 1.00 | 84 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 38 |
| Shot accuracy | 13.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 66 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 86 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.65 | 89 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.26 | 81 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 83 |
| Key passes | 7 | 0.50 | 56 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.20 | 42 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.07 | 59 |
David Martínez has taken 16 shots with 2 on target (13% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 87 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 84th percentile for shot volume among defenders. David Martínez has 1 assist and 7 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 461 minutes. David Martínez has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 83rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 813 | 52.90 | 91 |
| Accurate passes | 651 | 42.30 | 86 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Long balls won | 79 | 5.14 | 96 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.13 | 43 |
| Backward passes | 47 | 3.06 | 47 |
| Passes (final third) | 155 | 10.08 | 96 |
David Martínez has completed 651 of 813 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 91st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.39 | 56 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 0.78 | 54 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 49 |
| Duels won | 70 | 4.55 | 40 |
| Aerials won | 23 | 1.50 | 42 |
| Touches | 1102 | 71.70 | 90 |
| Possession lost | 192 | 12.49 | 50 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 0.72 | 63 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.46 | 30 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.33 | 50 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
David Martínez completes 6 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 70 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 36 | 2.34 | 78 |
| Tackles won | 23 | 1.50 | 71 |
| Interceptions | 32 | 2.08 | 90 |
| Clearances | 108 | 7.02 | 86 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 68 | 4.42 | 68 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.07 | 83 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
David Martínez makes 36 tackles and 32 interceptions , adding 108 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 38 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 78th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 22 | 1.43 | 81 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.39 | 85 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 3.67 | n/a | 50 |
| Foul involvements | 29 | 1.89 | 58 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
David Martínez has committed 22 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.7 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly left center back (16 appearances), also at left wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Defensa y Justicia squad
T. Pérez
20 yrs#7L. Fernández35 yrs#9
T. Perrotta19 yrs#11
D. Barbona31 yrs#19
J. Gutiérrez
24 yrs#24
F. Altamira25 yrs#25D. Blanco31 yrs#27
J. López26 yrs#5
C. Pérez
23 yrs#8
A. Molinas26 yrs#10
S. Sosa21 yrs#15
A. Hausch23 yrs#17
M. Porcel20 yrs#22M. Aguiar19 yrs#23
J. Lucco20 yrs#26
N. Palavecino23 yrs
É. Banega38 yrs
27 yrs
David Martínez previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 9 | 377 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 5.37 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 7 | 552 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 7.34 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Copa de la Superliga | 2 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 20 | 1,627 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 39 | 6.77 |
 Copa Libertadores | 7 | 630 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 7.30 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 27 | 2,261 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 55 | 7.21 |
 Copa America | 4 | 259 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6.73 |
About David Martínez
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, David Martínez has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 17 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1384 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. David Martínez has attempted 16 shots with 2 on target, a 13% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.37 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, David Martínez has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 6 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (50% success rate). David Martínez has contributed 7 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, David Martínez has registered 36 tackles (23 won), 32 interceptions, and 108 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 651 from 813 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. David Martínez has won 70 of 133 total duels.
Discipline
David Martínez has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 7.
About David Martínez
David Martínez is a 28-year-old defender playing for Defensa y Justicia in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. David Martínez is left-footed and wears the number 21 shirt. Born on 21 January 1998.
Most recent appearance
David Martínez's most recent match was away at Platense on March 26th. Defensa y Justicia won 1-0. David Martínez played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.8.
Recent matches
- March 26th1-0 winvsPlatense(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.8)
- February 7th1-2 winatBelgrano(90 mins, rating 7.72)
- December 6th1-1 drawatVélez Sarsfield(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.86)
- November 9th2-1 winvsNewell's Old Boys(90 mins, rating 7.17)
- August 27th2-1 winvsDeportivo Riestra(0 mins)
Next fixture
David Martínez and Defensa y Justicia are next in action on May 22nd against Coquimbo Unido in the Copa Sudamericana. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Coquimbo Unido vs Defensa y Justicia match preview.
Teammates at Defensa y Justicia
David Martínez currently plays alongside César Pérez, Mateo Aguiar, Tomás Pérez, Ayrton Portillo, David Martínez, Aarón Molinas, Lautaro Amadé, Damián Fernández, Máximo Rodríguez, Domingo Blanco, Nicolás Palavecino, Leandro Fernández, Agustín Hausch, Fernando Román, Santiago Sosa, Tiziano Perrotta, Samuel Lucero, Juan Gutiérrez, Jeremías Lucco, Éver Banega, Facundo Altamira, Julián López, Nazareno Roselli, David Barbona, Lucas Souto, Demián Domínguez, Ezequiel Burdín, Maximiliano Porcel and Matías Borgogno at Defensa y Justicia.