Josh Martin (footballer)

Joshua Saul Martin (born 9 September 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for EFL League Two club Notts County.

Josh Martin
Personal information
Full name Joshua Saul Martin[1]
Date of birth (2001-09-09) 9 September 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Luton, England
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.77 m)[2]
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
Notts County
Number 19
Youth career
2009–2019 Arsenal
2019–2020 Norwich City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2023 Norwich City 14 (1)
2021–2022Milton Keynes Dons (loan) 5 (0)
2022Doncaster Rovers (loan) 20 (4)
2022–2023Barnsley (loan) 17 (1)
2023–2024 Portsmouth 8 (0)
2024– Notts County 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:13, 29 September 2024 (UTC)

Club career

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Norwich City

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Martin joined the academy of Arsenal at the age of 8,[3] and progressed through the various age groups before joining Norwich City in March 2019 at the age of 17 following a successful trial period with the club's under-18 side.[3]

Martin made his professional debut as a late substitute in a Premier League game against Southampton on 19 June 2020.[4] He scored his first goal for Norwich in a 2-1 win against Sheffield Wednesday on 5 December 2020.[5]

On 1 July 2021, Martin joined League One club Milton Keynes Dons on a season-long loan.[6] Following limited opportunities with MK Dons, Martin was recalled on 17 January 2022 and sent back out on loan to another League One club, Doncaster Rovers, for the remainder of the season.[7]

On 31 August 2022, Martin returned to League One when he joined Barnsley on a season-long loan deal, the club holding the option to make the move permanent.[8]

Portsmouth

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Martin signed a short-term deal with Portsmouth on 13 November 2023.[9] On 1 May 2024, the club said the player would be released in the summer when his contract ended.[10]

Notts County

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On 27 September 2024, Martin joined League Two side Notts County on a short-term deal until January 2025.[11]

Personal life

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Martin was born in Luton, England on 9 September 2001 and is of English, Irish, and Jamaican heritage.[12][13]

Career statistics

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As of 29 October 2022[14]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Norwich City U23 2019–20 2[a] 0 2 0
2020–21 1[a] 1 1 1
Total 3 1 3 1
Norwich City 2019–20 Premier League 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
2020–21 Championship 9 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 11 1
2021–22 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022–23 Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 14 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 16 1
Milton Keynes Dons (loan) 2021–22 League One 5 0 1 0 1 1 5[a] 0 12 1
Doncaster Rovers (loan) 2021–22 League One 20 4 20 4
Barnsley (loan) 2022–23 League One 9 1 0 0 0 0 2[a] 2 11 3
Portsmouth 2023–24 League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 48 6 2 0 2 1 10 3 62 10
  1. ^ a b c d Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

Honours

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Norwich City

Portsmouth

References

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  1. ^ "Premier League clubs publish 2019/20 retained lists". Premier League. 26 June 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  2. ^ "Josh Martin". Barnsley F.C. Archived from the original on 6 October 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Josh Martin signs for Norwich City". Norwich City. 20 March 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Norwich 0-3 Southampton". BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
  5. ^ "Norwich 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday". BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
  6. ^ "Dons snap up talented Josh Martin". Milton Keynes Dons. 1 July 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  7. ^ "Josh Martin completes loan switch to Doncaster". Norwich City. 17 January 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  8. ^ "JOSH MARTIN JOINS THE REDS". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. 31 August 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
  9. ^ "Pompey Complete Martin Signing". www.portsmouthfc.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  10. ^ "Pompey Retained List: Summer 2024". www.portsmouthfc.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
  11. ^ "NEW SIGNING: JOSH MARTIN". www.nottscountyfc.co.uk. 27 September 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  12. ^ Freezer, David. "Martin on his Arsenal education, international hopes and feeling the love at Norwich City". Pink Un - Norwich City Football Club News.
  13. ^ Gaine, Bill (January 10, 2023). "A 'Granny Rule XI' We'd Love To See Playing For Ireland Some Day". Balls.ie.
  14. ^ Josh Martin at Soccerway
  15. ^ "Portsmouth 3–2 Barnsley: Pompey seal promotion to Championship with dramatic win". Sky Sports. 16 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.