Samuel Martínez

Samuel Martínez Valencia (born 5 April 2009) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Categoría Primera A club Atlético Nacional. He will join Premier League club Liverpool on 1 July 2027.

Club career As a youth player, Martínez joined the youth academy of Colombian side Atlético Nacional. On 21 July 2026, Liverpool F.C. announced his signing from Atlético Nacional. He will join their academy ranks ahead of the 2027–28 season.

International career Martínez is a Colombia youth international. During the spring of 2026, he played for the Colombia national under-17 football team at the 2026 South American U-17 Championship, helping the team win the tournament.

Style of play Martínez plays as a midfielder. Spanish newspaper Marca wrote in 2026 that he "plays as a modern midfielder, with a box-to-box ability to cover both ends of the pitch, combining the refined technique of South American football with the physical intensity demanded by today's game."