Josh Martin

Joshua Saul Martin (born 9 September 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger.

Club career Norwich City Martin joined the academy of Arsenal at the age of 8, and progressed through the various age groups before joining Norwich City in March 2019 at the age of 17 following a successful trial period with the club's under-18 side. He scored his first goal for Norwich in a 2-1 win against Sheffield Wednesday on 5 December 2020.

On 1 July 2021, Martin joined League One club Milton Keynes Dons on a season-long loan. Following limited opportunities with MK Dons, Martin was recalled on 17 January 2022 and sent back out on loan to another League One club, Doncaster Rovers, for the remainder of the season.

On 31 August 2022, Martin returned to League One when he joined Barnsley on a season-long loan deal, the club holding the option to make the move permanent.

Portsmouth Martin signed a short-term deal with Portsmouth on 13 November 2023. On 1 May 2024, the club said the player would be released in the summer when his contract ended.

Notts County On 27 September 2024, Martin joined League Two side Notts County on a short-term deal until January 2025.

Newport County On 22 January 2025, Martin joined EFL League Two club Newport County on a short-term deal until the end of the 2024-25 season with the option to extend. He made his debut for Newport on 24 January 2025 as a second-half substitute in the 2-1 EFL League Two defeat to Swindon Town. He was released by Newport County at the end of the 2024-25 season.

Cheltenham Town On 15 August 2025, Martin joined Cheltenham Town on a one-year deal following a trial period with the club. He made 32 appearances for the club, scoring five goals, before being released at the end of the season.

Personal life Martin was born in Luton, England on 9 September 2001 and is of English, Irish, and Jamaican heritage.

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Honours

Norwich City EFL Championship: 2020–21 Portsmouth

EFL League One: 2023–24