Craig Martin

Club career Born in Cape Town, Martin grew up in the Kensington suburb of Cape Town. He attended Kensington High School and played for Kensington FC. He made his first start the following week in a 2–0 win away to Ajax Cape Town. He scored the first goal of his professional career on 21 November 2017 in a 1–1 draw with Baroka. On 20 January 2018, he scored the only goal of the game as Cape Town City beat rivals Ajax Cape Town for the second time that season. He scored 3 goals in 22 league appearances in his first season at the club. In January 2021, it was confirmed that Martin had contracted COVID-19. Later that month, he signed a three-year contract extension with the club, ending speculation of a possible transfer to Orlando Pirates.

International career Martin was called up to the South Africa national soccer team for the first time in March 2021 for 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches against Ghana and Sudan.

He made his debut on 10 June 2021 in a friendly against Uganda.

Style of play Martin can play as a right-back or as a right midfielder.