Josef Alexander Martínez Mencia

Josef Alexander Martínez Mencia

Josef Martínez attacks space with decisive runs, pulling defenders out of shape as he checks runs behind the line. He circles the box, seeking gaps. Josef Martínez began with Caracas FC in 2010 as a sharp finisher. He moved to Europe, starring for Young Boys and Thun before Torino in 2014. The 2023 Leagues Cup season saw Martínez lift the inaugural trophy with Inter Miami. Representing Venezuela, Martínez presses high and pins centre-backs while dropping to link play. He links play with one-touch layoffs, attacks the back post and finishes moves. Martínez gets shots off quickly and sustains a relentless front-foot threat.

Xtra rating
1599
Global rank
12463
Updated: 14 October 2026
Country of Birth
Venezuela
Preferred Foot
N/A
Agent
N/A
Latest Signing Fee
Signed
Date of Birth
19 May 1993
Position
Centre-Forward
Shoes
N/A
Wage
N/A

Season snapshot

Overall season statistics (all competitions).

Season Matches Minutes Goals Assists G/90 A/90
2026 17 913 2 1 0.2 0.1
2025 39 2143 15 2 0.63 0.08
2024 25 1561 14 3 0.81 0.17
2023 29 1898 8 1 0.38 0.05
2022 33 1821 10 4 0.49 0.2
2021 25 1743 12 0 0.62 0
2020 1 69 0 0 0 0
2019 34 2816 28 3 0.89 0.1
2018 44 3587 35 6 0.88 0.15
2017 20 1528 19 1 1.12 0.06
2016 15 796 2 0 0.23 0
2015 21 920 3 1 0.29 0.1
2014 43 2357 7 0 0.27 0
2013 35 2525 7 0 0.25 0
2012 1 29 0 0 0 0
2011 39 2348 6 0 0.23 0
2010 2 36 0 0 0 0

Form - Last 10 games

Strengths Analysis Season 2025

Role: Attacker
Top attributes (percentile)

    Xtra rating history

    Last rating points (most recent matches).

    Recent Matches

    FC Dallas
    0 - 2
    ⏱ 0’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 0
    Columbus Crew
    FC Dallas
    Columbus Crew
    Major League Soccer - Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas, USA
    Columbus Crew
    4 - 2
    ⏱ 0’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 0
    Toronto FC
    Columbus Crew
    Toronto FC
    Major League Soccer - Lower.com Field, Columbus, Ohio, USA
    FC Cincinnati
    0 - 2
    ⏱ 0’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 0
    Columbus Crew
    FC Cincinnati
    Columbus Crew
    Major League Soccer - TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
    Columbus Crew
    3 - 1
    ⏱ 78’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.37
    Charlotte
    Columbus Crew
    Charlotte
    Major League Soccer - Lower.com Field, Columbus, Ohio, USA
    Orlando City SC
    3 - 2
    ⏱ 70’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.22
    Columbus Crew
    Orlando City SC
    Columbus Crew
    Major League Soccer - Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, Florida, USA
    Columbus Crew
    2 - 1
    ⏱ 83’ ⚽ 1 A 0 ★ 7.11
    Inter Miami
    Columbus Crew
    Inter Miami
    Major League Soccer - Lower.com Field, Columbus, Ohio, USA
    CF Montreal
    0 - 2
    ⏱ 69’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.3
    Columbus Crew
    CF Montreal
    Columbus Crew
    Major League Soccer
    Columbus Crew
    0 - 1
    ⏱ 19’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.15
    New York Red Bulls
    Columbus Crew
    New York Red Bulls
    Major League Soccer
    DC United
    2 - 1
    ⏱ 60’ ⚽ 0 A 1 ★ 6.5
    Columbus Crew
    DC United
    Columbus Crew
    Major League Soccer
    Columbus Crew
    3 - 0
    ⏱ 75’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.43
    Colorado Rapids
    Columbus Crew
    Colorado Rapids
    Major League Soccer

    Teams

    Years: 2025
    Years: 2024
    Years: 2023
    Years: 2017-2022
    Years: 2014-2016
    Years: 2013
    Years: 2011-2019, 2021-2023, 2026
    Years: 2011-2012
    Years: 2011, 2013
    Years: 2010

    Transfers

    12 Aug 2026
    Free agent
    Club Tijuana
    Columbus Crew
    06 Jan 2026
    Free agent
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Club Tijuana
    31 Jan 2025
    Free Transfer
    CF Montreal
    San Jose Earthquakes
    06 Feb 2024
    Free
    Inter Miami
    CF Montreal
    18 Jan 2023
    Free
    Atlanta United FC
    Inter Miami
    21 Mar 2017
    N/A
    Torino
    Atlanta United FC
    02 Feb 2017
    Loan
    Torino
    Atlanta United FC
    01 Jul 2014
    N/A
    BSC Young Boys
    Torino
    01 Jan 2014
    N/A
    FC Thun
    BSC Young Boys
    01 Jul 2013
    Loan
    BSC Young Boys
    FC Thun
    03 Jan 2012
    N/A
    Caracas FC
    BSC Young Boys

    Honors

    American MLS Cup
    × 1
    Won in: 2018
    Lamar Hunt US Open Cup
    × 1
    Won in: 2019
    American MLS Golden Boot
    × 1
    Won in: 2018
    American MLS MVP
    × 1
    Won in: 2018
    Campeones Cup
    × 1
    Won in: 2019
    Leagues Cup
    × 1
    Won in: 2023