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Damián Emiliano Martínez Romero was born on the 2nd of September 1992 in Mar del Plata. He began his career within the youth ranks of Independiente before receiving a trial invitation at Arsenal shortly after turning seventeen years old.
Martínez finally broke into the starting lineup when Bernd Leno suffered an injury during a defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on the 20th of June 2020. Former striker Ian Wright described his performances as brilliant and commanding during this extended period as first choice goalkeeper.
On the 1st of August 2020, Martínez started in the FA Cup Final against Chelsea and lifted the trophy in tears after winning their fourteenth title. The Community Shield victory over Liverpool on the 29th of August 2020 sparked speculation about his future despite interest from clubs like Brighton & Hove Albion.
Martínez earned notoriety for using psychological tactics to distract opposing penalty takers during shoot-outs including subjecting players like Davinson Sánchez and Yerry Mina to a barrage of insults before they took their kicks. Felipe Cardenas of The Athletic highlighted his theatrical methods of intimidation designed to rattle opponents.
Martínez earned his first senior cap for Argentina on the 3rd of June 2021 in a 1, 1 draw with Chile during World Cup qualification matches. He made his competitive tournament debut against the same opponent on the 14th of June at the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos in Brazil.