Josef Alexander Martínez Mencia is a Venezuelan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Major League Soccer club Atlanta United and the Venezuela national team. Josef Martinez was born on 19 May 1993 in Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela.

Josef Martínez Salary

The 28-year-old receives a $3 million base salary per season.  This makes Josef Martinez one of the highest-paid MLS players.

Josef Martínez Transfer

Josef Martínez started his football career with Caracas. In 2012, he was signed by the Swiss Super League club, Young Boys. He was sent to play on a season-long loan at Thun.

In 2014,  Seria A side, Torino, purchased Josef Martinez for an undisclosed price. He spent three seasons with them before he made a transcontinental move in 2017 to play for Major League Soccer expansion side, Atlanta United FC.

Josef Martínez Net Worth

Josef Martinez has an estimated net worth of $8 million.

Josef Martínez Height

Josef Martinez has an average height of 1.72 meters (5 feet 7.5 inches)

How much did Atlanta pay for Josef Martinez?

After spending a 2 million pounds loan deal at Atlanta from Torino, Josef Martinez completed a €4.50 million move to the MLS to join Atlanta United.