Roger Martínez facts for kids
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Martínez in 2018
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| Full name | Roger Beyker Martínez Tobinson | ||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 23 June 1994 | ||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Cartagena de Indias, Colombia | ||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Forward, winger | ||||||||||||
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Current team
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Al-Taawoun | ||||||||||||
| Number | 38 | ||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||
| Estudiantil Porteño | |||||||||||||
| 2011 | Boca Juniors | ||||||||||||
| 2011 | Argentinos Juniors | ||||||||||||
| 2012 | Racing Club | ||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||
| 2013–2016 | Racing Club | 24 | (5) | ||||||||||
| 2014 | → Santamarina (loan) | 9 | (0) | ||||||||||
| 2015 | → Aldosivi (loan) | 26 | (6) | ||||||||||
| 2016–2018 | Jiangsu Suning | 30 | (17) | ||||||||||
| 2018 | → Villarreal (loan) | 8 | (1) | ||||||||||
| 2018–2023 | América | 144 | (28) | ||||||||||
| 2023–2025 | Racing Club | 34 | (10) | ||||||||||
| 2025– | Al-Taawoun | 18 | (5) | ||||||||||
| International career‡ | |||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | Colombia Olympic | 4 | (5) | ||||||||||
| 2016– | Colombia | 28 | (4) | ||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:12, 26 May 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:15, 10 October 2024 (UTC) |
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Roger Beyker Martínez Tobinson, born on June 23, 1994, is a talented professional footballer from Colombia. He plays as a winger or forward, which means he helps score goals and attack from the sides of the field. Currently, he plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Taawoun and also represents his home country, the Colombia national team.
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Roger Martínez: A Football Journey
Roger Martínez has had an exciting career playing for many different football clubs and his national team. He is known for his speed and ability to score goals.
Early Career: First Steps in Football
Roger began his football journey at a young age. He played for local teams like Juventus and Expreso Rojo in Colombia. He was even chosen to play for his home province, Cartagena. Later, he moved to a training school in Medellín called Student.
When he was 17, Roger got a chance to go to Argentina. He tried out for Boca Juniors, a very famous club. They liked him, but he couldn't play official matches because his parents weren't with him. He returned to Colombia, but soon went back to Argentina. This time, he joined Argentinos Juniors for six months, but faced the same problem. Finally, his agent helped him get a chance at Racing Club.
Racing Club: Making His Debut
Roger made his first professional appearance for Racing Club in 2013. This was during a match in the 2013 Copa Sudamericana tournament. He came into the game in the second half. His first match in Argentina's top league was a game against Tigre.
Loan to Santamarina: Gaining Experience
In 2014, Roger was loaned to Santamarina, a team in Argentina's second division. This was a chance for him to get more playing time. In one of his first games, he helped his teammate score a goal. He played nine games for Santamarina before returning to Racing Club.
Loan to Aldosivi: Scoring Goals
In 2015, Roger was loaned out again, this time to Aldosivi, a team that had just been promoted to the top league. He scored his first goal for Aldosivi against Sarmiento de Junin. He continued to score important goals, including one against Boca Juniors in a historic 3-0 victory. He scored six goals in 27 games for Aldosivi, showing his talent.
Return to Racing Club: International Goals
After his successful loan at Aldosivi, Roger returned to Racing Club for the 2016 season. On February 24, 2016, he scored his first international goal for Racing. This happened in a 4-1 win against Bolívar in the 2016 Copa Libertadores tournament.
Jiangsu Suning: Playing in China
On July 12, 2016, Roger moved to Jiangsu Suning in China. He quickly made an impact, scoring two goals in his first game. He continued to score multiple goals in several matches, helping his team. In 2017, he scored his first goal in the AFC Champions League.
Loan to Villarreal: A Taste of Spain
In January 2018, Roger was loaned to Villarreal in the Spanish League for six months. He made his debut on January 10. He scored his first goal in Spain on the last day of the league season, in a 2-2 draw against Real Madrid.
Club América: Success in Mexico
In June 2018, Roger joined Club América, a big team in Mexico. He scored a goal in his very first game for the club on July 22. He continued to be a key player, scoring important goals in league matches and cup competitions. He scored multiple goals in the Mexico Cup and helped his team win the Liga MX Apertura 2018 and the Copa MX Clausura 2019. He left Club América in July 2023.
Al-Taawoun: New Chapter in Saudi Arabia
On January 14, 2025, Roger Martínez joined Al-Taawoun, a club in Saudi Arabia. This marked a new chapter in his football career.
International Career: Representing Colombia
Roger has proudly represented his home country, Colombia, at both youth and senior levels.
Youth Team: Olympic Dream
He was part of the Colombia under-23 team. In March 2016, Roger played a crucial role in helping Colombia qualify for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. He scored both goals in a 2-1 victory against the United States, which secured Colombia's spot.
Senior Team: Copa América Appearances
Roger was chosen to be part of the Colombia squad for the Copa América Centenario in 2016. He made his debut for the senior team on May 29, 2016, in a friendly match against Haiti, where he scored Colombia's third goal in a 3-1 win.
He was also selected for the 2019 Copa América in Brazil. On June 15, he scored the first goal in Colombia's 2-0 victory over Argentina in that tournament. He has continued to play for Colombia in important matches, including World Cup qualifiers.
Career Achievements
Roger Martínez has won several trophies and individual awards throughout his career.
Team Honours
- América
- Racing Club
- Copa Sudamericana: 2024
Individual Awards
- Chinese FA Cup Most Valuable Player: 2016
See also
In Spanish: Roger Martínez para niños
