Jon Martín Vicente (born 23 April 2006) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Real Sociedad and the Spain national team.
Early life Martín was born on 23 April 2006 in Lasarte-Oria (near San Sebastián), Spain. His father Xanti Martín was also a footballer and a centre-back.Santi Martín, BDFutbol
Club career As a youth player, Martín joined the youth academy of La Liga side Real Sociedad and was sent on loan to the youth academy of Beasain in 2022. In 2023, he was promoted to the club's C team before being promoted to their reserve team the same year. On 11 October 2023, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2006 worldwide. One year later, he was promoted to their senior team. On 19 May 2024, he debuted for them during a 2–0 away win over Real Betis in the league.
Style of play Martín plays as a centre-back and is right-footed. Spanish news website wrote in 2025 that he "has excellent heading ability... often finishes off many set pieces... [has] refined technique for playing the ball".
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCopa del ReyEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsReal Sociedad C2022–23Segunda Federación30———30Real Sociedad B2023–24Primera Federación262———2622024–25Primera Federación10———10Total272———272Real Sociedad2023–24La Liga1000——102024–25La Liga1301030—1702025–26La Liga25270——3222026–27La Liga6000100070Total452804000572Career total754804000874
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsSpain202610Total10
Honours Real Sociedad Copa del Rey: 2025–26
Spain U19 UEFA European Under-19 Championship runner-up: 2025
Individual UEFA European Under-19 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2025
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