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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Jackson Arley Martínez Valencia | ||
| Date of birth | 3 October 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Quibdó, Colombia | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2001–2004 | Independiente Medellín | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2009 | Independiente Medellín | 106 | (41) |
| 2009–2012 | Chiapas | 64 | (33) |
| 2012–2015 | Porto | 90 | (67) |
| 2015–2016 | Atlético Madrid | 15 | (2) |
| 2016–2019 | Guangzhou Evergrande | 10 | (4) |
| 2018–2019 | → Portimonense (loan) | 27 | (9) |
| 2019–2020 | Portimonense | 24 | (1) |
| Total | 371 | (168) | |
| International career | |||
| 2009–2015 | Colombia | 40 | (9) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Jackson Arley Martínez Valencia (born 3 October 1986) is a former professional footballer from Colombia. He played as a striker, known for scoring many goals.
Jackson Martínez started his career in 2004 with Independiente Medellín in Colombia. He became the top scorer in the league in 2009. After that, he moved to Mexico to play for Chiapas in 2010.
He then joined Porto in Portugal in 2012. There, he was the Primeira Liga's top scorer for all three seasons he played. In 2015, Martínez moved to Atlético Madrid in Spain. Six months later, he joined Guangzhou Evergrande in China.
A serious ankle injury in late 2016 kept him from playing for two years. He finished his career back in Portugal with Portimonense in 2020. Martínez also played for the Colombian national team 40 times, scoring nine goals. He played in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, where he scored two goals.
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Club Career Highlights
Starting with Independiente Medellín
Jackson Martínez was born in Quibdó, Colombia. He joined Independiente Medellín's youth team in 2001. In 2004, he was called up to the main team. He made his first professional appearance on his 18th birthday, 3 October 2004. His first goal came about a month later, helping his team qualify for the playoffs.
After a slow start, 2008 was his breakthrough year. He scored 11 goals, helping Medellín finish as runner-up. In 2009, he scored his first hat-trick in a Copa Libertadores match. He later became the top goalscorer in the 2009 Torneo Finalizacion with 18 goals. He helped El Poderoso (Medellín's nickname) win their fifth league title.
Playing for Chiapas in Mexico
In January 2010, Martínez signed a three-year contract with Chiapas in Mexico. He scored his first two goals for the club on 30 January 2010. He finished his first season with nine goals, ranking fourth among top scorers.
In 2011, Martínez missed much of the season due to an injury. However, he was a key player for Chiapas in the Copa Libertadores. He scored important goals, helping his team reach the quarter-finals. In 2012, he became the team captain. He continued to score many goals, attracting interest from European clubs.
Success with Porto
On 7 July 2012, Porto announced they had signed Martínez. He joined them on a four-year contract. On 11 August, he played his first game for Porto in the 2012 Supertaça. He scored the winning goal in the 90th minute. This helped Porto win his first title in Portugal.
Martínez quickly became a top scorer for Porto. He scored his first league goal on 25 August. He scored a bicycle kick goal on 22 September. In October, he scored his first two goals in the Champions League. He was named the Player of the Month for October and November 2012.
By January 2013, he had scored 14 goals in his first 15 league games. This was more than previous Porto star Falcao had scored. On 2 February, he scored his first hat-trick for Porto. In the final league match, he scored the goal that secured Porto's third straight league title. He also won the "Bola da Prata" award for being the league's top scorer with 26 goals.
Continuing to Score for Porto
In the 2013 Supertaça, Martínez scored a goal. This helped Porto win his second Portuguese Supercup in a row. He continued his excellent form in the league, scoring many goals. On 19 January 2014, he scored his 50th goal for Porto. He ended up as the league's top scorer for the second season in a row with 20 goals. He was the first player to do this since Mario Jardel.
After the 2014 World Cup, Martínez extended his contract with Porto until 2017. In a Champions League match in September 2014, he scored two goals in four minutes. This helped Porto come back from being 2-0 down to draw 2-2. He was voted Player of the Month for December 2014 and January 2015.
In March 2015, he suffered a calf injury. He returned in April for the Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich. He scored a goal in Porto's 3-1 victory. He finished the 2014–15 season with 21 goals. He won the golden boot award for the third time in a row.
Time at Atlético Madrid
On 27 June 2015, Martínez confirmed he was moving to Atlético Madrid in Spain. Atlético paid €35 million for him. He signed a four-year contract. He was presented to about 10,000 fans on 26 July.
Martínez made his La Liga debut on 22 August. A week later, he scored his first goal for Atlético. However, he struggled to score consistently. He also suffered an ankle injury in November 2015 while playing for Colombia. He found it hard to fit into the team's playing style.
Challenges at Guangzhou Evergrande
On 3 February 2016, Martínez moved to Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao. The transfer fee was €42 million, a record for an Asian team at the time. He made his debut on 24 February. On 6 March, he scored in his Chinese Super League debut.
On 15 April, he suffered an ankle injury that kept him out for two months. This injury became a long-term problem. He had ankle surgery in July 2017. He missed almost two years of playing time. In March 2018, Guangzhou Evergrande ended his contract because of his ongoing injuries.
Final Years with Portimonense
On 31 August 2018, Martínez returned to Portugal. He joined Portimonense on loan. He made his debut on 23 September. On 3 November, he scored his first goal for the club. He received a standing ovation when he returned to play against his former club, Porto.
In January 2020, he signed a new contract with Portimonense. His last match for the club was on 26 July 2020. He wore the captain's armband in a 2-0 victory. He played 24 games and scored once in the 2019–20 season. Still troubled by his ankle injuries, Martínez left Portimonense in August 2020.
On 7 December 2020, Jackson Martínez officially announced his retirement from football.
International Career
Jackson Martínez first played for the Colombian national team at age 22. He scored his first international goal on 5 September 2009. This was during a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ecuador. Four days later, he scored again against Uruguay.
In 2014, Martínez was chosen for Colombia's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He scored two goals in a 4-1 win against Japan. He was named man of the match for his performance. He also played in the 2015 Copa América. His last call-up to the national team was in November 2015, when he suffered an injury.
Personal Life
Jackson Martínez's nickname, "Cha Cha Cha," came from his father, Orlando Martinez. His father was also a footballer and would celebrate goals with a "Cha Cha Cha" dance. Jackson often uses this celebration too. He moved to Medellín at age 15. He joined Independiente Medellín's academy at 16.
Martínez married Tatiana Caicedo in March 2013. They have two children: a son named Josue (born 2012) and a daughter named Samantha (born 2015). He is a Christian. In September 2018, he released a seven-track Christian hip hop album called No Temeré ("I Will Not Fear").
When he was younger, Martínez played baseball, basketball, and volleyball. He believes these sports helped him become more agile and better at jumping. These skills helped him score amazing acrobatic goals.
Martínez also runs a foundation named "Fundacion Jackson Martinez." This foundation helps children living in poverty. It helps them get proper football gear, play competitive matches, and get noticed by scouts.
Style of Play
Martínez was known for being a great goalscorer. He could use both feet well and had excellent volleying skills. His agility combined with his volleying technique allowed him to score many acrobatic goals. His height made him good at heading the ball. He was also strong, making it hard for opponents to tackle him.
Football experts praised his abilities. BBC journalist Tim Vickery described him as a "centre-forward who can finish off both feet." He also noted Martínez's "excellent jump that makes him an aerial threat." In 2015, manager Arsène Wenger said Martínez "could play in the Premier League" because of his physical strength and finishing skills.
Career Statistics
Club Appearances and Goals
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Independiente Medellín | 2004 | Categoría Primera A | 9 | 4 | – | — | 0 | 0 | – | 9 | 4 | |||
| 2005 | Categoría Primera A | 24 | 4 | – | – | 1 | 0 | – | 25 | 4 | ||||
| 2006 | Categoría Primera A | 22 | 4 | – | – | 1 | 0 | – | 23 | 4 | ||||
| 2007 | Categoría Primera A | 22 | 4 | – | – | – | – | 22 | 4 | |||||
| 2008 | Categoría Primera A | 37 | 11 | 3 | 0 | – | – | – | 40 | 11 | ||||
| 2009 | Categoría Primera A | 27 | 22 | 0 | 0 | – | 5 | 3 | – | 32 | 25 | |||
| Total | 141 | 49 | 3 | 0 | – | 7 | 3 | – | 151 | 52 | ||||
| Chiapas | 2009–10 | Primera División | 13 | 9 | – | – | – | – | 13 | 9 | ||||
| 2010–11 | Primera División | 16 | 4 | – | – | 4 | 3 | – | 20 | 7 | ||||
| 2011–12 | Primera División | 35 | 20 | – | – | – | – | 35 | 20 | |||||
| Total | 64 | 33 | – | – | 4 | 3 | – | 68 | 36 | |||||
| Porto | 2012–13 | Primeira Liga | 30 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 31 |
| 2013–14 | Primeira Liga | 30 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 51 | 29 | |
| 2014–15 | Primeira Liga | 30 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | – | 42 | 32 | ||
| Total | 90 | 67 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 29 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 136 | 92 | ||
| Atlético Madrid | 2015–16 | La Liga | 15 | 2 | 3 | 0 | – | 4 | 1 | – | 22 | 3 | ||
| Guangzhou Evergrande | 2016 | Chinese Super League | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | – | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 4 | |
| 2017 | Chinese Super League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2018 | Chinese Super League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | – | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 4 | |||
| Portimonense (loan) | 2018–19 | Primeira Liga | 27 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 28 | 9 | ||
| Portimonense | 2019–20 | Primeira Liga | 24 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 26 | 3 | ||
| Career total | 371 | 165 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 48 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 447 | 199 | ||
International Appearances and Goals
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 2009 | 5 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 | |
| Total | 40 | 9 | |
- Scores and results list Colombia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Martínez goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 September 2009 | Estadio Atanasio Girardot, Medellín, Colombia |  Ecuador |
1–0 | 2–0 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 2 | 9 September 2009 | Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay |  Uruguay |
1–1 | 1–3 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 3 | 10 October 2009 | Estadio Atanasio Girardot, Medellín, Colombia |  Chile |
1–0 | 2–4 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 4 | 6 September 2011 | Lockhart Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, United States |  Jamaica |
1–0 | 2–0 | Friendly |
| 5 | 16 October 2012 | Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez, Barranquilla, Colombia |  Cameroon |
1–0 | 3–0 | Friendly |
| 6 | 6 February 2013 | Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, United States |  Guatemala |
1–0 | 4–1 | Friendly |
| 7 | 2–0 | |||||
| 8 | 24 June 2014 | Arena Pantanal, Cuiabá, Brazil |  Japan |
2–1 | 4–1 | 2014 FIFA World Cup |
| 9 | 3–1 |
Honours and Awards
Independiente Medellín
- Categoría Primera A: 2009-II
Porto
- Primeira Liga: 2012–13
- Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2012, 2013
Guangzhou Evergrande
- Chinese Super League: 2016
- Chinese FA Cup: 2016
- Chinese FA Super Cup: 2016
Individual Awards
- Categoría Primera A Top goal scorer: 2009 Finalizacion
- Categoria Primera A Best Player: 2009 Finalizacion
- Categoria Primera A Dream Team: 2009 Finalizacion
- Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira Man of the match: 2012
- SJPF Player of the Month: October 2012, November 2012, February 2013, December 2014, January 2015
- O Jogo Team of the Year: 2012, 2013
- Primeira Liga Top goal scorer: 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15
- FC Porto Athlete of the Year: 2014, 2015
See also
In Spanish: Jackson Martínez para niños
