Given the nomination for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, Internet users have expressed a growing interest in learning more about the personal life of Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martínez, including details about his wife and children. This curiosity reflects the impact that the footballer has not only on the playing field, but also on social networks and in the daily lives of his followers.
Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martínez was awarded the ‘Ley Yashin’ award for best goalkeeper of the year during a ceremony held on Monday, October 30, last year, at the prestigious Chatelet Theater in Paris, France.
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This recognition highlights his exceptional performance in world football, cementing his reputation as one of the best in his position.
What is known about ‘Dibu’ Martínez?
Damián Emiliano Martínez Romero, known as Dibu Martínez, is an Argentine soccer player born on September 2, 1992 in Mar del Plata. He plays as a goalkeeper for Aston Villa in the Premier League and began his professional career in the lower divisions of Club Atlético Independiente, being signed by Arsenal in 2012.
Martínez had several loan spells with other clubs, including Oxford United, Sheffield Wednesday, Wolverhampton, Getafe and Reading, before joining Aston Villa in 2020, becoming the most expensive Argentine goalkeeper in history.
On the international level, he debuted with the Argentine under-17 team in 2009 and with the senior team in 2021. He was key in Argentina’s victory in the 2021 Copa América and stood out in the 2022 Soccer World Cup, where he helped his team became champions.
Thanks to his performance in the World Cup, Martínez received The Best FIFA award as the best goalkeeper in the world, as well as the Golden Glove and the Yashin Trophy in 2023. At the 2024 Copa América, he won his fourth title with the national team, being once again recognized as the best goalkeeper of the tournament.
Who is ‘Dibu Martínez’s wife?
Mandinha Martínez, born on January 18, 1992, is 31 years old and is dedicated to interior decoration, according to the Parati.com site. Wife of goalkeeper Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martínez, Mandinha has built her own business in the field of design.
Her children’s decoration brand, ‘Mis Sueños Kids’, has two stores: one in London and another in Battlers Green Farm. The store has become popular for offering unique and high-quality designs, focusing on creating personalized environments for children.
Mandinha met Emiliano Martínez in London, when he played for Arsenal and lived near her house. Their first meeting was at a restaurant owned by Mandinha’s family, where they began to interact. Finally, they got married on May 22, 2017.
How many children does the couple have?
In June 2018, Emiliano and Mandinha Martínez welcomed their first child, a boy named Santi Martínez. With their arrival, the couple began their experience as parents, sharing family moments on their social networks.
Later, on June 30, 2021, she welcomed her second daughter, a girl collected by the Martínez family. The couple has shown their love and dedication to their children, who appear in several special moments with them.