Gabriel Martínez Aguilera

Gabriel "Gabri" Martínez Aguilera (born 22 January 2003) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Primeira Liga club Braga.

Club career Born in Sant Fost de Campsentelles, Barcelona, Catalonia, Martínez joined Barcelona's La Masia in 2012, from CF Martorelles. After leaving Barça in 2016, he played for two years for Damm, before finishing his formation with Girona.

Martínez made his senior debut with the reserves on 10 January 2021, playing the last 19 minutes of a 0–0 Tercera División home draw against Cerdanyola del Vallès. He made his first team debut on 22 August, coming on as a second-half substitute for fellow youth graduate Gerard Gumbau in a 0–0 home draw against Las Palmas in the Segunda División championship.

On 13 July 2022, Martínez was loaned to Primera Federación side San Fernando for the season. On 30 June of the following year, he moved to second division side Mirandés also in a temporary one-year deal.

Martínez scored his first professional goal on 14 August 2023, netting Mirandés' third in a 4–0 home routing of Alcorcón. A regular starter, he contributed with nine goals in 41 appearances during the campaign.

On 28 June 2024, Martínez moved abroad for the first time in his career, after signing a five-year contract with Portuguese Primeira Liga side Braga.

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