Eric Martel (born 29 April 2002) is a German professional footballer who plays as a centre-back and defensive midfielder for club Mainz 05.
Career Martel made his professional debut for RB Leipzig in the second round of the 2020–21 DFB-Pokal on 22 December 2020, coming on as a substitute in the 88th minute for Dayot Upamecano against Bundesliga side FC Augsburg. The away match finished as a 3–0 win.
On 24 June 2022, it was announced that Martel would transfer to 1. FC Köln, where he signed a four-year deal.
On 19 May 2026, Martel signed with Mainz 05.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsRB Leipzig2020–21Bundesliga0010000010Austria Wien (loan)2020–21Austrian Bundesliga2111000—2212021–22Austrian Bundesliga3022120—343Total5133120—5641. FC Köln2022–23Bundesliga2910060—3512023–24Bundesliga30120——3212024–252. Bundesliga31330——3432025–26Bundesliga31121——332Total12167160—1347Mainz 052026–27Bundesliga1100——11Career total17310112800019212
Honours 1.FC Koln 2. Bundesliga: 2024–25
Germany U21 UEFA European Under-21 Championship runner-up: 2025
Individual UEFA European Under-21 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2025
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