The Guardian of Champions. Emiliano Martínez｜Player Heritage

Emiliano Martínez is an Argentine professional goalkeeper known for his reflexes, commanding presence, and performances in penalty shootouts. He began his European career at Arsenal, where he gained experience through several loan spells before helping the club win the 2019–20 FA Cup. After joining Aston Villa in 2020, Martínez established himself as a leading Premier League goalkeeper and helped the club win the 2025–26 UEFA Europa League before transferring to Chelsea in August 2026. At international level, he played a decisive role in Argentina's 2021 and 2024 Copa América victories and the 2022 FIFA World Cup triumph, earning the World Cup Golden Glove for his performances in Qatar. He also received The Best FIFA Men's Goalkeeper award in 2022 and 2024, along with the Yashin Trophy in 2023 and 2024. Nicknamed Dibu, Martínez is closely associated with Argentina's recent international success and his ability to deliver in decisive moments.