Adrián Martínez (Venezuelan footballer)

Luis Adrián Martínez Olivo, known as Adrián Martínez (born 14 July 1993) is a Venezuelan footballer who plays as a centre back for Universidad Central.

Career
In 2022 Martínez received notoriety for a bad tackle adjudged as a foul on Argentinian playmaker Lionel Messi during a World Cup qualifier between Argentina and Venezuela. That same year he joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Tai FC on a free transfer from Bolivian side Club Always Ready. He made his debut for Al-Tai on 16 December, 2022 against Abha Club.

International career
He made his debut for the full Venezuela national football team in the 2021 Copa América against Brazil.