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Public records list Josef Martínez as an association football player. Josef Martínez was born on May 19, 1993 in Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela. The age as of 2026 is 33. The listed height is 170 cm.
My Take
Josef Martínez earned my admiration the hard way. At just 170 cm, he was never the most physically imposing striker, yet he authored one of MLS history's great single-season scoring feats with Atlanta United. To me his game is a study in instinct: positioning, timing, and a finisher's cold certainty in the box. The journey from Caracas to Switzerland's Young Boys to becoming a Venezuelan icon shows real ambition, and the way he fought back from a serious knee injury speaks to his stubbornness. I love a center-forward whose whole identity is the goal, and few embody that hunger more honestly.
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- Name (English)
- Josef Martínez
- Name (Japanese)
- ホセフ・マルティネス
- Reading
- ほせふ・まるてぃねす
- Born
- May 19, 1993 (age 33)
- Origin
- Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela
- Height
- 170 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Josef Martínez born?
Born May 19, 1993 (age 33).
Where is Josef Martínez from?
Josef Martínez is from Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela.
What does Josef Martínez do?
Josef Martínez works as association football player.
How tall is Josef Martínez?
Josef Martínez is 170 cm.
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