E. Martínez is a 35-year-old central midfielder at Birmingham Legion, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 1 assists in 17 appearances, a Season grade of 21, top 8% of USL Championship central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 9.6, ranking 259th of 272 in the USL Championship. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (53.2% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.32 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Martínez.

Judged on this season alone, Martínez graded 21 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 8% of the 65 central midfielders in the USL Championship, on 1 goal, 1 assist and 3.319 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Martínez, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 10, 62nd of 65 of the 65 central midfielders in the USL Championship. At 35 Martínez is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.6 reflects that trajectory.

Current potential62nd of 65 central midfielders · USL Championship Current seasonTop 8% central midfielders · USL Championship5th-best central midfielder in the USL Championship259th in the USL Championship · potential62nd-highest potential central midfielder in the USL Championship

9.6

Ratingi

62nd of 65 central midfielders

20.8

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

53.2%

Minutes

rotation minutes

3.32

Def. actions / 90

moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Birmingham Legion finished 6th of 12 · a mid-table side

3.32

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

3.32 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 2 clean sheets across 17 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.

Watch points

Game time. Only 53.2% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
Age curve. At 35, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 9.6, Martínez carries the 62nd-highest potential of the central midfielders in the USL Championship of 65. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.32 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.6× and falling).

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

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %53.2%

Available fixtures30 of 30

Goals / 900.063

Assists / 900.063

Goal contribution / 900.125

Defensive actions / 903.319

Player flow

Goal involvements2

Shot conversion %25

Shot accuracy %17.4

Pass accuracy %72

Cards / 900.313

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~2), then tapers with age. At 35, Martínez sits on 0.6, past its peak and easing. The blue line is Martínez's projected Rating — 9.6 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.