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Adrián Martínez

Project playerNew York City FC · 27 yrsStarter

Profile

Full nameAdrián Alonso Martínez Batista
PositionCentre-forward
NationalityCosta Rica
Age27
Date of birth15 Oct 1998
BirthplacePuntarenas
Height177 cm
Shirt number#16
ClubNew York City FC
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Season stats

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32
Appearances
19
Goals
1
Assists
2784
Minutes

Domestic-league season · New York City FC.

Scout report

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A. Martínez is a 27-year-old centre-forward at New York City FC, enjoying a standout season — 19 goals and 1 assists in 32 appearances, a Season grade of 59, top 22% of Major League Soccer centre-forwards. On long-term scout potential he's rated 41, ranking 189th of 436 in the Major League Soccer. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present (96.7% of available minutes). He brings 0.65 goal contributions per 90 (0.61 goals, 0.03 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Martínez.

Judged on this season alone, Martínez graded 59 — a strong campaign that ranks top 23% of the 45 centre-forwards in the Major League Soccer, on 19 goals and 1 assist in 32 appearances (0.647 involvements per 90).

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 46 → 59). Across the 5 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 41, 20th of 45 of the 45 centre-forwards in the Major League Soccer. At 27 Martínez is in his prime years, and a market index of 12.8 reflects that trajectory.

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A career still climbing — Martínez is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.

Peak: 2025/26Trending upBreakout: 2024/25Injury-hit 2025/26
Current potential20th of 45 centre-forwards · Major League SoccerCurrent seasonTop 23% centre-forwards · Major League Soccer10th-best centre-forward in the Major League Soccer189th in the Major League Soccer · potential20th-highest potential centre-forward in the Major League Soccer
41
Ratingi
20th of 45 centre-forwards
58.5
Seasoni
a strong, regular top-tier starter
96.7%
Minutes
near ever-present
0.65
Goal contrib / 90
strong end product

Output in context · New York City FC finished 8th of 15 · a mid-table side

32
Apps
19
Goals
1
Assists
20
G+A
0.59
Goals / app

19 goals in 32 appearances (0.59 per game) — a 15-goal haul playing for a mid-table side (8th of 15). Add 1 assist for 20 goal contributions in all.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 96.7% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Final-third output. 0.65 goal contributions per 90 (0.61 goals, 0.03 assists) — productive for the role.

Watch points

  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 41, Martínez carries the 20th-highest potential of the centre-forwards in the Major League Soccer of 45. In the final third he profiles as a genuine goal threat (0.65 goal contributions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among centre-forwards in the Major League Soccer with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals19
Shots on target54
Shots86
Penalties scored5

Passing

Assists1
Chances created26
Passes399

Possession

Successful dribbles32
Dribble success50.8%
Duels won78
Duels won %39.8%
Fouls won25
Penalties won4

Defending

Tackles12
Interceptions7
Blocks1
Fouls committed10

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards2
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.