Emiliano Martínez's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Emiliano Martínez. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Damián Emiliano Martínez Romero, nicknamed 'Dibu', is a professional Argentine footballer renowned as a goalkeeper. He currently plays for Aston Villa in the Premier League and the Argentina national team. Martínez is highly regarded for his skill in saving penalty kicks, establishing him as one of the world's best goalkeepers.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2014: Arsenal win the 2014 FA Community Shield

On August 10, 2014, after returning to Arsenal, Emiliano Martínez was an unused substitute as Arsenal won the FA Community Shield with a 3–0 win over Manchester City at Wembley Stadium.

2019: Broke into Arsenal's starting line-up

In 2019, Emiliano Martínez broke into Arsenal's starting line-up, featuring in the Premier League and helping the club win the FA Cup and FA Community Shield.

2021: Won Copa América and received Golden Glove award

In 2021, Emiliano Martínez earned his first senior cap for Argentina and won the 2021 Copa América with the team, receiving the Golden Glove award.

June 2022: Won Finalissima with Argentina

On June 1, 2022, Emiliano Martínez kept a clean sheet as Argentina won 3–0 against Italy at Wembley Stadium in the 2022 Finalissima.

December 2022: Welcome reception in Mar del Plata

In December 2022, after winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Martínez received a welcome reception at Las Toscas resort in Mar del Plata, with over 150,000 attendees.

2022: Penalty shoot-out statistics

By the end of 2022, Emiliano Martínez saved seven of the 35 penalties he has faced during matches throughout his career, as well as another three missed – resulting in a 71 percent success rate for opponents. Combining the 59 penalties faced by Martínez in regulation and competitive shoot-outs during that time span, Martínez saved 13 and seen five missed outright – a 69.5 percent conversion rate.

2022: Won FIFA World Cup and voted best goalkeeper

In 2022, Emiliano Martínez won the FIFA World Cup with Argentina and was voted best goalkeeper of the tournament, also being named The Best FIFA Goalkeeper.

April 2023: Made 100th Premier League appearance for Aston Villa

On April 1, 2023, Emiliano Martínez made his 100th Premier League appearance for Aston Villa in a 2–0 victory over Chelsea, breaking the club record for clean sheets in a goalkeeper's first 100 games.

2023: Received the Yashin Trophy

In 2023, Emiliano Martínez received the Yashin Trophy for the first time.

July 2024: Penalty shoot-out statistics

As of July 2024, in Emiliano Martínez's four penalty shoot-outs with Argentina, opponents have scored only 12 times from 24 attempts, a 50 percent conversion rate, with Martínez saving nine spot kicks, with the other three misses being off-target.

July 2024: Won 2024 Copa América and Golden Glove

On July 14, 2024, Emiliano Martínez played the full match as Argentina defeated Colombia 1–0 after extra time in the 2024 Copa América final. Martínez was also named winner of the Golden Glove for the second time.

December 2024: Won Premier League Save of the Month award

In December 2024, Emiliano Martínez won the Premier League Save of the Month award for a goal line save against Nottingham Forest.

2024: Won Copa América and awarded Golden Glove for the third time

In 2024, Emiliano Martínez won the Copa América and was awarded the Golden Glove for the third time. He was also named The Best FIFA Goalkeeper for a record second time.