Emiliano Martínez is retained at Aston Villa until June 2027. The 33-year-old goalkeeper earns £120,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Emiliano Martínez
Current Club: Aston Villa
🌍 Argentine
💰 Weekly Wage: £120,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2027 (10 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Emiliano Martínez earns 167.3% above the average goalkeeper wage of £44,895/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Damián Emiliano Martínez Romero is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Aston Villa and the Argentina national team. He was born in Mar del Plata, Argentina.
He began his career playing for Independiente’s youth team before moving to Arsenal in 2010. Before joining the starting lineup for Arsenal in 2019, he served as an understudy and was loaned out to several clubs.
Martínez joined Aston Villa in September 2020, making the move to the midlands after spending ten years at Arsenal.
He had represented Argentina at under-17 and under-20 levels.
Martínez won Finalissima with La Albiceleste at Wembley in June 2022 before celebrating the biggest night of his football career as he lifted the World Cup with Argentina in December 2022 and, with it, picked up the Golden Glove Award for the best goalkeeper of the tournament.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Emiliano Martínez's contract expire?
Emiliano Martínez's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.
How much does Emiliano Martínez earn per week?
Emiliano Martínez earns approximately £120,000 per week.
Who does Emiliano Martínez play for?
Emiliano Martínez currently plays for Aston Villa.
What position does Emiliano Martínez play?
Emiliano Martínez plays as a goalkeeper.
How old is Emiliano Martínez?
Emiliano Martínez is 33 years old.
What is Emiliano Martínez's annual salary?
Annualised, Emiliano Martínez's basic salary is approximately £6,240,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £120,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Emiliano Martínez sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Emiliano Martínez can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2026, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2027.
How many months are left on Emiliano Martínez's contract?
Emiliano Martínez has approximately 10 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2027. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Emiliano Martínez's wage compare to other goalkeepers?
Emiliano Martínez earns roughly 2.67x the position average — the average goalkeeper in our database earns £44,895 per week, so Emiliano Martínez is paid 2.67x the position average.
When was Emiliano Martínez born?
Emiliano Martínez was born on September 2, 1992, making the player 33 years old as of today.