Emiliano Martínez (footballer, born 1999)

Emiliano Martínez Toranza (born 17 August 1999) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Danish Superliga club FC Midtjylland and the Uruguay national team.

Club career
Martínez started his youth football career with Charruitas and joined Nacional later. He was part of Nacional's 2018 U-20 Copa Libertadores winning squad. He made his professional debut for the club on 16 September 2019 in a 4–1 league win against Liverpool Montevideo. On 30 August 2021, Brazilian club Red Bull Bragantino announced the signing of Martínez on a five-year deal.

On 31 August 2022, Martínez joined Danish Superliga club Midtjylland on a season long loan deal with a purchase option. On 16 November 2022, he signed a contract until June 2027 with the club after they exercised their option to buy him on a permanent basis.

International career
In June 2023, Martínez received his first call-up to the senior team for friendly matches against Nicaragua and Cuba. He made his debut on 14 June in a 4–1 win against Nicaragua.

In June 2024, Martínez was named in Uruguay's 26-man squad for the 2024 Copa América.

Honours
Nacional U20
 * U-20 Copa Libertadores: 2018

Nacional
 * Uruguayan Primera División: 2019, 2020
 * Supercopa Uruguaya: 2021

Midtjylland
 * Danish Superliga: 2023–24

Uruguay
 * Copa América third place: 2024

Individual
 * Uruguayan Primera División Team of the Year: 2020