Who is Jon Martín? Age, club, position and stats
Jon Martín is a 20-year-old Spanish centre-back at Real Sociedad, born in Lasarte-Oria, who has already won the Copa del Rey and earned a senior Spain cap in 2026. FotMob has him on one goal and one assist in 11 La Liga games this season.
Player profile
| Full name | Jon Martín Vicente |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 23 April 2006 (20 years old) |
| Place of birth | Lasarte-Oria, Spain |
| Nationality | Spain |
| Club | Real Sociedad |
| League | La Liga |
| Position | Centre-back |
| Preferred foot | Right |
| Height | 186 cm |
| Shirt no. | 6 |
| Contract | 30 June 2032 |
| Youth internationals | Spain U16, U17, U18, U19, U20, U21 |
| Senior caps | 1 |
Who is Jon Martín?
Jon Martín Vicente is a right-footed centre-back who came up through Real Sociedad’s academy, born in Lasarte-Oria near San Sebastián. He joined the club’s youth system in 2018, made his La Liga debut on 19 May 2024 in a 2-0 win away at Real Betis and by 2025/26 was a regular in a side that won the Copa del Rey. This piece sticks to verifiable public facts and an editorial reading of the numbers.
Age, nationality and position
Born on 23 April 2006, he is 20. He is Spanish and has represented his country from U16 up to the U21s: 17 caps at U17, 15 at U19 (two goals) and four at U21. Wikipedia records one senior Spain cap in 2026, as of 4 June 2026, though we could not verify the opponent. He was runner-up at the 2025 UEFA European Under-19 Championship and was named in the tournament’s team. He stands 1.86m and uses his right foot, playing as a centre-back.
Club, league and contract
He wears No. 6 for Real Sociedad in La Liga, and the club also plays in the Europa League in 2026/27. He is not on loan. FotMob lists his contract to 30 June 2032, but we could not find a club announcement, so the date is flagged as single-source.
2026/27 numbers against last season
FotMob’s La Liga section shows 11 appearances, 10 starts, 906 minutes, one goal and one assist, with two yellow cards and a red. Wikipedia’s 25 October table is older and lists 9 league games and one goal, plus three Europa League appearances; the gap probably reflects different update dates. For a centre-back, a goal and an assist in 11 league games is a decent return, but the red card is a discipline flag worth noting.
In 2025/26 he made 25 league appearances (two goals) and seven Copa del Rey appearances: 32 matches, two goals. The step up this season is about volume: close to a full 90 minutes in most of his games, which suggests his coach trusts him.
Season statistics
| Season / competition | Apps (starts) | Mins | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 · La Liga | 11 (10) | 906 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026/27 · UEFA Avrupa Ligi | 3 | — | 0 | — |
| 2025/26 · La Liga | 25 | — | 2 | — |
| 2025/26 · Copa del Rey | 7 | — | 0 | — |
Further metrics
- 2026/27 La Liga: Yellow cards: 2; Red cards: 1 (FotMob – Jon Martín)
Career path
His senior pathway was brisk. He spent 2023/24 mostly with the B team (26 league games, two goals) while also debuting for the first team, then logged 17 senior games in 2024/25 across La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Europa League. In 2025/26 he was in the squad that beat Atlético Madrid on penalties in the Copa del Rey final on 18 April 2026; we cannot confirm his individual role in that match, so we do not describe it.
What kind of player is he?
Without event data (progressive passes, aerial win rate, duels) we can only say what the numbers suggest: a 1.86m right-sided defender with an unusually productive goal-and-assist line for his role, who has stepped into regular football very early. That might point to a defender comfortable in build-up, but this is inference rather than a scouting report. The only concrete match reference we can verify is his La Liga debut at Betis on 19 May 2024, and we leave other claims out rather than invent them.
Strengths and areas to improve
- Strengths: a Copa del Rey winner at 20, senior Spain experience, near-full-match minutes this season and a productive goal/assist return for a centre-back.
- To improve: a red and two yellows already this season; limited European experience (six Europa League games to date).
- Missing data: duels, aerial and passing metrics were not verified.
Football Manager 2027 view
This is game data, not real-world performance. Football Manager 2027 places him at Real Sociedad as a centre-back, 187cm and right-footed, with current ability 142 and potential 164, and a game valuation of £43m. These are the game’s estimates, not a statement of real value, though it agrees in direction with his real career trajectory.
Football Manager 2027 game data
| FM27 club | Real Sociedad |
|---|---|
| FM27 position | D C |
| Current / potential ability (CA/PA) | 142 / 164 |
| In-game value | £43m |
The values in this box are game data and do not describe real match performance. His FM27 club is not necessarily his real club. Source: Football Manager 2027 database via sortitoutsi.net.
Could he suit a Turkish Süper Lig side?
Not realistically. He is contracted to 2032 (single source), is a Copa del Rey winner with senior international experience and a starter at Real Sociedad, so a Süper Lig move is not financially realistic today and we do not name a club. In tactical terms a ball-playing centre-back suits sides that defend high, but this reflects possible fit only and not verified talks.
GegenSports fit note
| Likely role | Right-footed centre-back |
|---|---|
| Assessment label | Not financially realistic |
This note is an editorial assessment of possible tactical fit, not a report of any verified transfer talks.
GegenSports verdict
The data shows a young defender already central to a La Liga side, productive for his position this term, with discipline and the lack of event data as open questions. A watch-list name rather than a transfer target.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Jon Martín?
He is 20, born on 23 April 2006.
Where is Jon Martín from?
Lasarte-Oria, near San Sebastián, Spain.
Which club does Jon Martín play for?
Real Sociedad in La Liga, wearing No. 6.
What position does Jon Martín play?
Right-footed centre-back, 1.86m.
How many goals has Jon Martín scored this season?
One goal and one assist in 11 La Liga games per FotMob; Wikipedia’s older 25 October table shows 9 games and one goal.
Sources and data date
Last checked: 11 November 2026. Figures run up to the date shown; league, cup, European and international numbers are kept separate.
Photo: Estevoaei, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
