Josh Martin (footballer)

Not to be confused with Josh Martin (American football).

Josh Martin

Personal information
Full name	Joshua Saul Martin [1]
Date of birth	(2001-09-09) 9 September 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth	Luton, England
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.77 m) [2]
Position(s)	Winger
Team information
Current team	Newport County
Number	8
Youth career
2009–2019	Arsenal
2019–2020	Norwich City
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2023	Norwich City	14	(1)
2021–2022	→ Milton Keynes Dons (loan)	5	(0)
2022	→ Doncaster Rovers (loan)	20	(4)
2022–2023	→ Barnsley (loan)	17	(1)
2023–2024	Portsmouth	8	(0)
2024–2025	Notts County	8	(1)
2025–	Newport County	2	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:57, 28 January 2025 (UTC)

Joshua Saul Martin (born 9 September 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for EFL League Two club Newport County.

Club career

Norwich City

Martin joined the academy of Arsenal at the age of 8, ^[3] and progressed through the various age groups before joining Norwich City in March 2019 at the age of 17 following a successful trial period with the club's under-18 side. ^[3]

Martin made his professional debut as a late substitute in a Premier League game against Southampton on 19 June 2020. ^[4] He scored his first goal for Norwich in a 2-1 win against Sheffield Wednesday on 5 December 2020. ^[5]

On 1 July 2021, Martin joined League One club Milton Keynes Dons on a season-long loan. ^[6] Following limited opportunities with MK Dons, Martin was recalled on 17 January 2022 and sent back out on loan to another League One club, Doncaster Rovers, for the remainder of the season. ^[7]

On 31 August 2022, Martin returned to League One when he joined Barnsley on a season-long loan deal, the club holding the option to make the move permanent. ^[8]

Portsmouth

Martin signed a short-term deal with Portsmouth on 13 November 2023. ^[9] On 1 May 2024, the club said the player would be released in the summer when his contract ended. ^[10]

Notts County

On 27 September 2024, Martin joined League Two side Notts County on a short-term deal until January 2025. ^[11]

Newport County

On 22 January 2025, Martin joined EFL League Two club Newport County on a short-term deal until the end of the 2024-25 season with the option to extend. ^[12] He made his debut for Newport on 24 January 2025 as a second half substitute in the 2-1 EFL League Two defeat to Swindon Town. ^[13]

Personal life

Martin was born in Luton, England on 9 September 2001 and is of English, Irish, and Jamaican heritage. ^{[14] [15]}

Career statistics

As of 29 October 2022 ^[16]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Norwich City U23	2019–20	—							2 [a]	0	2	0
	2020–21	—							1 [a]	1	1	1
	Total		—		—		—		3	1	3	1
Norwich City	2019–20	Premier League	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0
	2020–21	Championship	9	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	11	1
	2021–22	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2022–23	Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		14	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	16	1
Milton Keynes Dons (loan)	2021–22	League One	5	0	1	0	1	1	5 [a]	0	12	1
Doncaster Rovers (loan)	2021–22	League One	20	4	—		—		—		20	4
Barnsley (loan)	2022–23	League One	9	1	0	0	0	0	2 [a]	2	11	3
Portsmouth	2023–24	League One	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career total			48	6	2	0	2	1	10	3	62	10

1. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

Honours

Norwich City

• EFL Championship: 2020–21

Portsmouth

• EFL League One: 2023–24 ^[17]

References

1. "Premier League clubs publish 2019/20 retained lists". Premier League. 26 June 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
2. "Josh Martin". Barnsley F.C. Archived from the original on 6 October 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
3. "Josh Martin signs for Norwich City". Norwich City. 20 March 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
4. "Norwich 0-3 Southampton". BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
5. "Norwich 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday". BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
6. "Dons snap up talented Josh Martin". Milton Keynes Dons. 1 July 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
7. "Josh Martin completes loan switch to Doncaster". Norwich City. 17 January 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
8. "JOSH MARTIN JOINS THE REDS". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. 31 August 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
9. "Pompey Complete Martin Signing". www.portsmouthfc.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
10. "Pompey Retained List: Summer 2024". www.portsmouthfc.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
11. "NEW SIGNING: JOSH MARTIN". www.nottscountyfc.co.uk. 27 September 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
12. "Newport County complete signing of Josh Martin". www.newport-county.co.uk. 22 January 2025. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
13. Martin Newport debut
14. Freezer, David. "Martin on his Arsenal education, international hopes and feeling the love at Norwich City". Pink Un - Norwich City Football Club News. Archived from the original on 2020-07-26. Retrieved 2020-07-26.
15. Gaine, Bill (January 10, 2023). "A 'Granny Rule XI' We'd Love To See Playing For Ireland Some Day". Balls.ie.
16. Josh Martin at Soccerway
17. "Portsmouth 3–2 Barnsley: Pompey seal promotion to Championship with dramatic win". Sky Sports. 16 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.