Quick Facts

Inigo Martinez Berridi is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Athletic Bilbao and the Spanish national team. After making his debut at the age of 20, he spent most of his professional career with Real Sociedad, appearing in 238 appearances across all competitions.

How much is the Net worth of Inigo Martnez Berridi?

Inigo Martinez Berridi makes £147,000 per week and £7,644,000 annually. Inigo Martinez is valued at $42,692,000. Spanish-born Inigo Martinez, who is thirty years old, was born. The last day of his current contract is June 30, 2023.

Early years and Bio

Inigo Martinez Berridi, a central defender for Athletic Bilbao and the Spanish national team, was born on May 17, 1991, in Spain. After making his professional debut at the age of 20, he spent the most of his time at Real Sociedad, making 238 games and scoring 17 goals across all competitions. Martinez, who was raised in Ondarroa, Biscay, played for the neighborhood CD Aurrerá Ondarroa before joining the junior divisions of Real Sociedad.

He played in 23 games and scored one goal for the B-promotion squad from the fourth division during his first season as a senior in 2009–2010. On August 27, 2011, Martinez played the entire 90 minutes in the Basques’ 2-1 away victory over Sporting de Gijón to make his first-team and La Liga debuts. On October 2, in a derby loss to Athletic Bilbao at home, he scored his first league goal from inside his own half.

Body Measurement

He is a strong boxer despite being only 1.82 m (5 feet 9 inches) tall and 77 kg. Martnez is renowned for his heading skills, which make him a formidable aerial threat on set pieces, and has been compared to fellow countryman Carles Puyol. Along with his ball-handling skills, he is renowned for his tackling, leadership, and comprehension of the game.

What is the Professional Career of Inigo Martinez Berridi?

• Martinez, who was born in Ondarroa, Biscay, joined Real Sociedad’s youth levels after playing for his hometown club, CD Aurrerá Ondarroa. He made his senior debut in the 2009-10 season, appearing in 23 games and scoring one goal to help the reserves advance from the fourth level after a year away.
• Martinez made his first-team – and La Liga – debut for the Basques on August 27, 2011, when he played the complete 90-minute match against Sporting de Gijón. On October 2nd, he scored his first league goal from within his own half in a 2-1 home derby defeat to Athletic Bilbao.
• Martinez scored his third league goal in the same fashion on November 27, 2011, in a 3-2 away win against Real Betis (in the 90th minute). He remained first-choice in the following Premier League seasons, most notably helping the club’s return to the UEFA Champions League after a ten-year absence in 2012-13 when he scored four goals in 34 appearances. On April 26, 2016, Martnez signed a new five-year deal.
• Martinez agreed to terms with Athletic Bilbao on 30 January 2018 for €32 million (his contractual buyout clause value and a record expenditure for the purchasing club) until 2023; the cost was around half of what Manchester City paid for Aymeric Laporte on the same day. On February 4th, he made his debut, featuring in Girona FC’s 2-0 domestic league loss.

• On June 20, 2020, Martinez scored his first goal for Athletic with a backheel flick in a home league encounter against Betis (in his 85th competitive game). He subsequently conceded a penalty, but the kick was missed, and he went on to score the game’s lone goal.
• Martinez was in the spotlight in the postponed 2020 Copa del Rey Final, coming close to scoring with a long-range shot in the first half, appearing to have conceded a penalty for handball on the edge of the penalty area at the start of the second half – a VAR review ruled this to be outside the box – then ten minutes later, he did concede a penalty for a foul on Portu.
• The referee sent him off, but a VAR review decided that he had not intentionally denied himself a scoring chance, and the red card was reduced to a yellow. Real won the championship with a 1-0 victory after the penalty. Afterward, he was praised in the media for his sportsmanship, as he was seen taking time to thank his many former colleagues.

• Martnez earned his debut for Spain’s under-21 squad in 2011. Manager Luis Milla picked him for his squad, which participated in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London the following year. He was sent off late in the first half of the opening game against Japan for tripping Kensuke Nagai, denying a clear goalscoring chance and leading to a 1-0 defeat.

Who is the Wife of Inigo Martnez Berridi?

Martinez has a busy life as a professional soccer player at the highest levels of the game and is married to Nere Grana, his longtime beautiful love. The charming couple was frequently spotted while on their getaways and vacations.

In front of their loved ones and friends, the couple got married, and they still have two adorable children. Martinez frequently spends his family vacations after a busy schedule as a La Liga soccer player. His children’s identities are currently unknown.

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