David Martínez
LAFVenezuela
Left
Feb 7, 2006
20
5'10"
150 lb
RW
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Half-Space Orchestrator
Los Angeles FCScores in loss
Martinez took three shots on target, created one chance, and scored in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Nashville SC.
Analysis: Martinez poked home from close range to get LAFC back in the match, but his fifth goal of the season wasn't enough to overcome a big performance by Hany Mukhtar. He now has goals in back-to-back appearances and will look to do it again at home against Seattle on Sunday.
Scores goal off bench
Martinez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 loss against St. Louis City SC.
Analysis: Martinez came off the bench and sparked LAFC back into it, cutting the deficit to 2-1 in the 73rd minute after chasing down Nkosi Tafari's long ball from deep and coolly lifting a lob over Roman Burki as the keeper charged off his line, marking his fourth MLS goal of the regular season and his eighth across all competitions in 2026. He looked dangerous in limited minutes, applying pressure that led to a St. Louis defensive breakdown in the 82nd minute and setting up another LAFC chance. Burki ultimately bailed out the home side with a world-class stop on Aaron Long's deflected effort to keep the lead intact.
Scores winner early
Martinez scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win over Minnesota United.
Analysis: Martinez delivered the game-winner in Saturday's 1-0 MLS road victory over Minnesota United, striking in the ninth minute with a tough-angle finish after a slick passing sequence between Stephen Eustaquio and Timothy Tillman freed him up in space and gave LAFC a lead they never gave back. The Venezuelan now sits at three MLS goals and six chances created across nine appearances this season, continuing to establish himself as one of the league's more dangerous young attackers. He has already matched his goal total from 30 appearances last season and now has a real shot at tying his career-high mark from the 2024 MLS campaign, with this shaping up to be his most productive year yet for the Black and Gold.
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