Héctor David Martínez Corral (born 21 January 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Argentine Primera División club Defensa y Justicia, on loan from River Plate. Born in Argentina, he plays for the Paraguay national team.
Club career Martínez's career started with River Plate, initially featuring for their youth system; notably at the 2016 U-20 Copa Libertadores, though only as an unused substitute on three occasions. He first appeared in River Plate's first-team under Marcelo Gallardo in October 2017, with the defender being chosen on the bench for an Argentine Primera División defeat away to Talleres. His professional debut arrived on 2 December 2018 during a fixture with Gimnasia y Esgrima.
In July 2019, Defensa y Justicia completed the loan signing of Martínez. Across the next twelve months, the centre-back made twenty league appearances and scored two goals; against Godoy Cruz and Patronato. He also made appearances in the Copa Argentina and Copa Libertadores. Defensa extended his loan in April 2020, prior to signing him permanently in the succeeding August.
International career Born in Argentina, Martínez is of Paraguayan descent through his mother. Martínez represented the Argentina U17s at both the 2015 South American U-17 Championship and 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup; winning six caps. He was called up to represent the senior Paraguay national team in June 2021. He debuted with Paraguay in a 3–1 2021 Copa América win over Bolivia on 14 June 2021.
Career statistics
+ Club statisticsClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsRiver Plate2017–18Primera División0000—0000002018–191000000000102019–20000000000000Total100000000010Defensa y Justicia (loan)2019–20Primera División20220002Appearance(s) in the Copa Libertadores000242Defensa y Justicia2020–21000000—0000Total20220002000242Career total21220002000252
International goals Scores and results list Paraguay's goal tally first. No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 9 September 2021 Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Asunción, Paraguay 1–0 2–1 2022 FIFA World Cup qualificationCorrect as of 9 September 2021
Honours River Plate Argentine Primera División: 2021, 2023 Supercopa Argentina: 2019, 2023 Trofeo de Campeones: 2021 Defensa y Justicia Copa Sudamericana: 2020 Inter Miami Supporters' Shield: 2024
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