Quick Facts
Biography
Ariel Martínez (born 9 May 1986) is a Cuban footballer, who currently plays as a striker for American club Miami FC.
International career
Martínez made his debut for Cuba in a September 2006 Gold Cup qualification match against the Turks and Caicos Islands. He was a squad member at the 2007 Gold Cup Finals.
Defection
On 17 July 2015, it was confirmed that Martinez had defected to the United States following Cuba's victory over Guatemala in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Following his defection Martínez signed with United Soccer League club Charleston Battery, but was not cleared to play until late in the season due to issues with the processing of his documentation and work permit. Martínez made his only appearance for Charleston in a playoff loss to Louisville City before leaving the club at the end of 2015.
In March 2016, Martínez signed for Miami FC.
International goals
- Scores and results list Cuba's goal tally first.
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1. | 4 September 2006 | Estadio Pedro Marrero, La Habana, Cuba |  Bahamas | 2007 Caribbean Cup qualification | ||
| 2. | 6 September 2006 |  Cayman Islands | ||||
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| 4. | 14 November 2012 | Dwight Yorke Stadium, Bacolet, Trinidad and Tobago |  Suriname | 2012 Caribbean Cup qualification | ||
| 5. | 10 December 2012 | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda |  French Guiana | 2012 Caribbean Cup | ||
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| 7. | 16 July 2013 | Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut |  Belize | 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup | ||
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| 10. | 11 November 2014 | Montego Bay Sports Complex, Montego Bay, Jamaica | French Guiana | 2014 Caribbean Cup | ||
| 11. | 18 November 2014 |  Haiti |