Emiliano Martínez Saves 9 of 25 Penalties for Argentina, Maintains Elite Status

Emiliano Martínez Saves 9 of 25 Penalties for Argentina, Maintains Elite Status

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez has saved 9 of 25 penalties for his national team, boasting a 36% success rate. His impressive record against penalty kicks has earned him global recognition.

What makes Emiliano Martínez a penalty specialist?

Martínez's statistics become even more impressive when he wears Argentina's famous blue and white jersey. The goalkeeper has faced 25 penalties for his national team, saving 9. Thirteen have beaten him, while three were missed because the taker sent the ball wide or over the goal. That gives Martínez a penalty save rate of 36% for Argentina. When including penalties that did not result in goals for any reason, his overall success rate rises to 48%.

How does Emiliano Martínez's penalty record compare to his club career?

Martínez has produced memorable performances throughout his club career with Arsenal, Getafe, and current club Aston Villa. One of his standout moments came last season during Aston Villa's UEFA Conference League quarterfinal against Lille. After the tie was decided by a penalty shootout, Martínez saved the decisive kick to send Unai Emery's team into the next round. His numbers with Aston Villa highlight his ability to read penalty takers. He has saved 5 of the 27 penalties he has faced for the club, giving him a save rate of 18.25%. Of those five saves, four have come when Martínez dived to his right, while only one came when he went to his left.

What's next for Emiliano Martínez?

With another World Cup final ahead, Argentina once again has one of soccer's most feared penalty specialists ready for the biggest moment. Martínez has developed a reputation for influencing penalty takers with his presence, confidence, and ability to handle pressure. His most famous moment came in the dying seconds of extra time against France, when he produced a stunning save to deny Randal Kolo Muani and keep Argentina alive before the match went to a penalty shootout.

Key Takeaways:

• Emiliano Martínez has saved 9 of 25 penalties for Argentina, boasting a 36% success rate.
• His overall success rate rises to 48% when including penalties that did not result in goals.
• Martínez has saved 5 of 27 penalties for Aston Villa, with a save rate of 18.25%.

Emiliano Martínez's Penalty Record with Argentina