Javi Martínez

• Full name: Javier Martínez Aginaga
• Date of birth: 2 September 1988
• Place of birth: Estella-Lizarra, Navarre, Spain
• Nationality: Spanish
• Primary positions: Defensive midfielder, centre-back
• Height: 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
• Club career (highlights):
  • Osasuna B / Osasuna (youth and early career)
  • Athletic Bilbao (2006–2012) — breakthrough and reputation as a tough, tactically disciplined midfielder
  • Bayern Munich (2012–2021) — major trophy haul including multiple Bundesliga titles, DFB-Pokals and the 2012–13 UEFA Champions League
  • Return to Athletic Bilbao (2021–2023)
  • Later moved to Inter Miami (2023– ) — joined Major League Soccer
• Spain national team:
  • Senior debut: 2010
  • Caps: Over 20 appearances for Spain (part of squads across early 2010s)
  • Tournaments: Member of Spain’s squads at major tournaments during his international career (including UEFA Euro and FIFA World Cup squads in the early 2010s)
• Playing style: Known for excellent positional sense, strong tackling, aerial ability and versatility to play as a central defender or in front of the backline. Good passing range and calmness under pressure.
• Notable achievements:
  • UEFA Champions League: 2012–13 (with Bayern Munich)
  • Multiple Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich
  • Multiple DFB-Pokal titles with Bayern Munich
  • Part of Spain’s international squads during a successful era for Spanish football

Current status: Experienced professional who transitioned from top European competition to Major League Soccer later in his career, bringing leadership and defensive midfield/centre-back versatility to his club.