SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

INIGO MARTINEZ
INIGO MARTINEZ
INIGO MARTINEZ
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Number
#3
Nationality
Spain
Team
SPAIN (World Cup 2018)
Coach
LUIS ENRIQUE MARTINEZ
Position
D (Defender)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
4 7 7 6 5 4 4 37 1.3 £2.75M

Íñigo Martínez

  • Full name: Íñigo Martínez Berridi
  • Date of birth: May 17, 1991
  • Place of birth: Ondarroa, Basque Country, Spain
  • Height: ~1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
  • Primary position: Centre-back
  • Foot: Right

Club career (high-level)

  • Developed at Real Sociedad's youth academy and progressed to the first team, making his senior breakthrough there (2010–2018).
  • Transferred to Athletic Club (Bilbao) in 2018, where he continued as a key central defender (2018–2023).
  • Joined FC Barcelona in 2023.

International career with Spain

  • Made his senior Spain national team debut in 2013.
  • Earned multiple caps for Spain across friendly matches and competitive fixtures, participating in qualifying campaigns and squad selections in the mid-2010s and beyond.
  • Also represented Spain at youth levels earlier in his career.

Playing profile

  • Ball-playing centre-back comfortable with possession, known for passing range and composure out of the back.
  • Strong in aerial duels, good positional sense and tackling; can also step into midfield to help build play.
  • Experienced leader and regular starter for club sides in La Liga.

Honours & notable achievements (selected)

  • Copa del Rey winner with Athletic Club (2019–20; final played 2021)
  • Regular La Liga performer with considerable domestic experience; participated in European club competitions with his clubs.
  • Recognized as one of Spain's top centre-back talents during the 2010s.

Notes: This is a concise summary of Íñigo Martínez’s career and profile as a Spanish international centre-back. Specific statistics (caps, goals, appearances per season) change over time and can be provided on request for a given season or date range.