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Emiliano (Emi) Martinez is an Argentinian goalkeeper who used to play for Arsenal.Emiliano Martinez, Arsenal goalkeeper, sleeps while hugging the FA Cup

Born in 1992 and signed by Arsenal in 2010, Emi Martinez was sent on six loans before finally seizing his chance in the Arsenal first team following a knee injury to Bernd Leno at Brighton in June, 2020.

Wearing the Arsenal number 26 shirt, Martinez was so overcome with emotion after helping Arsenal win the 2020 FA Cup he couldn’t stop crying long enough to give an interview to the BBC.

He was sold to Aston Villa in 2020 for approx. £15m after demanding he be made first choice goalkeeper after a run of 10 games.

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Arsenal player ratings: Cech and Martinez solid between the sticks in shootout win

Arsenal goalkeepers Petr Cech and Emi Martinez both shone in Wednesday's win over Bayern Munich.

Video: More from Arsenal’s Shanghai fan party

Mesut Ozil, Alexandre Lacazette, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Emi Martinez, Francis Coquelin and Nacho Monreal all attended an Arsenal fan party in China.

Pictures: Martinez, Monreal, Coquelin, Ozil, the Ox and Lacazette at Arsenal’s Shanghai fan party

Hundreds of Chinese fans attended one of the more unique Arsenal fan parties in recent times.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 15: Olivier Giroud of Arsenal celebrates scoring a goal during the match between the Western Sydney Wanderers and Arsenal FC at ANZ Stadium on July 15, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Zak Kaczmarek/Getty Images)

5 things we learned from Arsenal’s 3-1 pre-season win over Western Sydney Wanderers

Arsenal beat Western Sydney Wanderers 3-1 on Saturday, giving them an 100% success rate so far in pre-season.

Arsenal losing their homegrown identity with so many facing the exit door

With multiple players set to leave Arsenal this summer, do the Gunners face losing their home-grown identity?

Arsenal keen on Butland with Martinez linked with Valencia

Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing Stoke goalkeeper, Jack Butland, amid rumours that Valencia want Emiliano Martinez.
Olivier Giroud

Lacazette in, Giroud out, Willock walking & more you might have missed this weekend

Arsenal could be making a drastic change to their frontline ahead of next season if rumours are to be believed.

16 players fans say ‘need to leave’ Arsenal

Apparently there are 16 players Arsenal fans want out of their club.
Emi Martinez during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at the Emirates Stadium on July 25, 2015 in London, England.

Arsenal risk losing 3rd keeper this summer as Valencia come calling

Emiliano Martinez has emerged as a transfer target for Valencia this summer, news that will surely catch the Argentine’s attention.
Mesut Ozil

Arsenal players on holiday

The Arsenal players have been taking some much-needed down-time ahead of their pre-season Australian tour in July.
Arsenal's Mohamed Elneny and Francis Coquelin

5 positions Arsenal must strengthen before the season starts

In the past, Arsenal have not always been punctual with their transfer dealings but this year they need to change that
Wojciech Szczesny

Why Arsenal would be crazy to sell Szczesny

Arsenal's goalkeeping situation has been the subject of debate for many seasons now, so what is really going on?
Arsene Wenger

What positions are Arsenal actually looking to reinforce this summer?

After missing out on Champions League qualification, Arsenal have a very important transfer window ahead. We've already been linked with several players, but which areas of the team should be reinforced this summer?
Emi Martinez during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at the Emirates Stadium on July 25, 2015 in London, England.

Could Emiliano Martinez be Arsenal’s no.2?

David Ospina is set to leave Arsenal, Wojciech Szczesny seems on the verge of following him and rumour has it that Arsenal will make Emiliano Martinez their number 2 next season.

Everton or Arsenal? Who needed Jordan Pickford more?

With Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford set to snub Arsenal and join Everton for £30m this summer, we ask: Who needed him more?
Macey applauds the home supporters after Luton's 2-1 win

Does Matt Macey have a future at Arsenal?

Matt Macey was one of the young prospects at Arsenal but hasn't kicked on in the years that followed, and the goalkeeper could be permanently let go in the next 12 months given the competition for places.

Emi Martinez shares snaps of his holiday in the Maldives

Reserve goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez, is currently spending his summer holiday in Dubai and, I'm not going to lie, I'm pretty jealous.

Arsenal’s end of season Player Power Rankings

With the 2016/17 season having come to a close, it's time to look at which Arsenal players were the most influential over the course of the campaign, as well as those who left a lot to be desired.

16 players fans think ‘need to leave’ Arsenal

Apparently there are 16 players Arsenal fans want out of their club.

Arsenal goalkeeper review 16/17 

Arsenal started the 2016/17 season with a wealth of goalkeeping experience at their disposal, but it has been a position that has caused more than a few discussions amongst Arsenal fans.

Martinez credits loan spells for progress

Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has credited his experience on loan with developing his game.

Why Arsenal need to keep Szczesny at all costs

Back in February, I wrote a column on the five things we learned from Arsenal's horror show at Chelsea and one of my points has never seemed more relevant.
Emi Martinez during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at the Emirates Stadium on July 25, 2015 in London, England.

Martinez in as Ospina out injured

David Ospina has not recovered from a back injury that he picked up against Manchester City at the weekend and looks set to be replaced in goal by Emi Martinez.
Arsenal match preview

Team news, predicted lineup, opposition preview: Arsenal vs Southampton

Having dug deep to see off Bournemouth's challenge on Sunday afternoon, Arsenal will be hoping for back-to-back victories when they host Southampton with a spot in the Capital One Cup semi-finals up for grabs.
Emi Martinez during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at the Emirates Stadium on July 25, 2015 in London, England.

Wenger – Martinez could become no.1

Arsene Wenger claims that Emi Martinez could become Arsenal's no.1.
Emi Martinez during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at the Emirates Stadium on July 25, 2015 in London, England.

Martinez signs new deal

Arsenal have confirmed that Emiliano Martinez has signed a new deal with the club.
Emi Martinez during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at the Emirates Stadium on July 25, 2015 in London, England.

Hull City reportedly want Martinez as Sun confuse website for footballer

Hull City are interested in taking Emiliano on loan for next season in what would represent an excellent opportunity for the youngster but leave Arsenal very short in the keeping department (Sun bit at the end).
Wojciech Szczesny

Szczesny deal almost sorted…finally

Arsenal and Roma appear to finally have made a breakthrough in regards to the transfer of Wojciech Szczesny.

Player ratings v Lens: Ox and Campbell shine despite dopey defence

Our first pre-season match is behind us, how did our players do?

Emiliano Martínez set to start against RC Lens

Just in case anyone was in any doubt, it looks as if Emiliano Martinez is set to start in our pre-season clash against RC Lens.

Who will get the nod v RC Lens? Arsenal train ahead of clash

A mixture of Arsenal players, senior and youth, trained ahead of our Friday clash with French club, RC Lens. So, who will get the nod to start?

Eastleigh sign Ryan Huddart on season-long loan deal

Arsenal's 19-year-old goalkeeper Ryan Huddart has agreed a deal to join National League side Eastleigh on a season-long loan deal ahead of the 2016/17 campaign.

Fan verdict on Emiliano Martinez’s Wolves loan

As the season comes to a close, Arsenal's loanees will start returning to the club. With the immediate futures of David Ospina and Wojciech Szczesny...

Video: Martinez working hard to overcome injury

Emiliano Martinez is working hard to make his comeback for injury after the Arsenal youngster picked up a thigh injury in mid-November. On loan with...

Loan watch: Eventful day in Championship for young Gunners

Five of Arsenal's young players were involved in the Championship on Saturday, with some mixed fortunes. Emiliano Martinez (Wolves), Jon Toral (Birmingham City), Chuba Akpom and...

Loan watch: Gunners provide assists and keep clean sheets in Championship

Another successful weekend for Arsenal, and the loanees didn't do too bad either. Three Arsenal youngsters started for three Championship clubs, picking up seven points and...

Stat: Why Martinez should take Ospina’s place when he returns from loan

WhoScored.com recently tweeted an interesting stat that Emi Martinez has made the most saves out of any Championship goalkeeper so far this season. The 23-year-old...

Arsenal’s Martinez ranked best keeper in Championship

Emiliano Martinez is certainly using his loan spell at Wolves to showcase his talents. Emi has played eight league games for Wolves and kept three...

Loan watch: Martinez saves another penalty but Wolves lose

Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez saved a penalty for the second time in his last five appearances but couldn't do enough for Wolves to get...

Loan watch: Martinez keeps another clean sheet for Wolverhampton Wanderers

Emi Martinez made his ninth appearances for Wolves on Saturday and came away with another clean sheet. The goalkeeper has really cemented himself within his...