Johan Martínez

Johan Andrés Martínez Briones (born 10 May 2009) is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Newcastle United FC.

Early life Martínez was born on 10 May 2009. Born in Esmeraldas Province, Ecuador, he is of Colombian descent through his parents.

Club career As a youth player, Martínez joined the youth academy of Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle, helping the club's under-17 team win the league title. During the summer of 2027, he will join the youth academy of English Premier League side Newcastle United FC.

International career Martínez is an Ecuador youth international. During the spring of 2026, he played for the Ecuador national under-17 football team at the 2026 South American U-17 Championship.

Style of play Martínez plays as a winger. Ecuadorian news website wrote in 2026 that he is "known for his speed, dribbling skills, and ability to unbalance defenses in one-on-one situations . He is left-footed but comfortable using both feet".