David Martins Almeida de Lira (born 15 September 2007), known as David Martins, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bahia.
Career Born in Rio de Janeiro, David Martins joined América Mineiro's youth sides in July 2022, from Portuguesa-RJ. He signed a professional contract with the club in the following year, but was transferred to Bahia on 14 December 2024, for a rumoured fee of R$ 12 million.
David Martins made his senior debut on 9 February 2025, coming on as a second-half substitute for Erick Pulga in a 6–0 Campeonato Baiano home routing of Colo Colo. Mainly used in the under-20 team in that season, he featured more regularly during the 2026 Campeonato Baiano as his side opted to use several youth players in the competition.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBahia2025Série A00100000203020261090000000100Career total10100000020130
Honours Bahia Campeonato Baiano: 2025, 2026
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