Josef Martínez

COL

• #77 • Center Forward

Josef Martínez

COL

• #77 • Center Forward

Nationality

Venezuela

Position

Center Forward

Role

Playmaking Forward

Birthdate (Age)

May 19, 1993 (33)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

5'8"

Weight

163 lb

Club

Columbus Crew

League

Major League Soccer

Ranking

Major League Soccer

2026 All matches

Overall grade

60.3

654/806

Impact score

142/806

Forward rank

129th

129/285

All rank

303rd

303/806

Grades

Key Grades

2026 Major League Soccer

Overall

231st/289 FWD

60.3

Shooting

210th/266 FWD

Passing

127th/288 FWD

On Ball Attacking

230th/284 FWD

59.8

Duel

119th/285 FWD

63.8

Ball Control

213th/288 FWD

57.8

Overall Grades by game

2026 Major League Soccer

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 Major League Soccer

Appearances

Starts

Minutes

656

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Oct 29, 12:30am UTC

Dallas

Columbus Crew

Toyota Stadium • MLS Pass on Apple TV

Oct 31, 6:00pm UTC

Columbus Crew

DC United

Lower.com Field • MLS Pass on Apple TV

Nov 7, 9:00pm UTC

Chicago Fire

Columbus Crew

Soldier Field • MLS Pass on Apple TV

News

Sep 28, 2026

Scores opener Sunday

Martinez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Inter Miami CF.

Analysis: Martinez scored his first goal for Columbus Sunday, a penalty in the 28th minute. It marked just his third shot on target across nine appearances with Columbus as he's struggled to find his groove. He was subbed off in the 83rd minute for Jamal Thiare who scored the match-winning goal.

Sep 10, 2026

Assists in Wednesday's loss

Martinez assisted once to go with one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to D.C. United.

Analysis: Martinez recorded his first goal contribution since joining Columbus, assisting Santiago Rodriguez's goal in the 49th minute Wednesday. It was the only chance he created in the match and he did not record a single shot. He was replaced in the 60th minute for Gonzalo Tapia.