| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (2001-03-03) March 3, 2001 (age 23) | ||
| Place of birth | Woodbridge, Virginia, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
| Current team | Loudoun United | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2019 | D.C. United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2020 | Loudoun United | 25 | (1) |
| 2021–2022 | North Carolina FC | 52 | (1) |
| 2023– | Loudoun United | 2 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2018 | United States U18 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 16, 2023 | |||
Nelson Martinez (born March 3, 2001) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender who currently plays for Loudoun United in USL Championship.
Career
Loudoun United
Martinez made his professional debut on June 5, 2019, in a 3–2 win against Swope Park Rangers. He signed his first professional contract with Loudoun United on June 26, 2020, for the remainder of the 2020 season.
North Carolina FC
In March 2021, Martinez joined North Carolina FC of USL League One.
Personal life
Martinez is a dual national of the United States and El Salvador.
References
- Fawcett, Dave (June 28, 2019). "Woodbridge resident Nelson Martinez focused on securing pro contract with Loudoun United". INSIDENOVA. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- "Loudoun United Sign Defender Nelson Martinez". loudoununitedfc.com. June 26, 2020. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
- "NCFC Signs Nelson Flores and Nelson Martinez to Contracts for 2021 Season". North Carolina FC. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
- Fawcett, Dave (January 7, 2022). "Former local soccer standout Nelson Martinez to train with El Salvador's National Men's Soccer Team". INSIDENOVA. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
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- Men's association football midfielders
- Loudoun United FC players
- Soccer players from Virginia
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