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Martín Zubimendi

マルティン・スビメンディ　/　まるてぃん・すびめんでぃ

Association football player from Spain

February 2, 1999 (age 27)　・　San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Gipuzkoa
association football player

My Take

Martín Zubimendi is a connoisseur's footballer, and I mean that as the highest compliment. A San Sebastián local who rose through Real Sociedad's academy, racked up 200-plus appearances, and lifted the Copa del Rey before Arsenal paid a reported £55.8m for him in 2025. He scores few goals and trends no hashtags; his art is the unglamorous reading of space, the timely interception, the clean release of the ball. Those are the things coaches adore and casual fans overlook. I am genuinely curious to watch whether the Premier League's chaos suits or smothers his calm. My bet is he thrives.

Overview

Martín Zubimendi Ibáñez (born 2 February 1999) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Arsenal and the Spain national team. Zubimendi began his career at Real Sociedad, making his first-team debut in 2019. He made over 200 appearances and won the 2019–20 Copa del Rey with the club. In July 2025, he signed for Arsenal for a reported initial fee of £55.8m.

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1. Profile

Name (English): Martín Zubimendi
Name (Japanese): マルティン・スビメンディ
Reading: まるてぃん・すびめんでぃ
Born: February 2, 1999 (age 27)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Aquarius / Rabbit
Origin: San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Blood type: Private
Height: 2 cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: association football player

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: Private

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

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