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Joshua Saul Martin (born 9 September 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for EFL League Two club Notts County.
Club career
Norwich City
Martin joined the academy of Arsenal at the age of 8, 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.
Martin made his professional debut as a late substitute in a Premier League game against Southampton on 19 June 2020. He scored his first goal for Norwich in a 2-1 win against Sheffield Wednesday on 5 December 2020.
On 1 July 2021, Martin joined League One club Milton Keynes Dons on a season-long loan. 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.
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.
Portsmouth
Martin signed a short-term deal with Portsmouth on 13 November 2023. On 1 May 2024, the club said the player would be released in the summer when his contract ended.
Notts County
On 27 September 2024, Martin joined League Two side Notts County on a short-term deal until January 2025.
Personal life
Martin was born in Luton, England on 9 September 2001 and is of English, Irish, and Jamaican heritage.
Career statistics
- As of 29 October 2022
| 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 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||||
| 2020–21 | — | 1 | 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 | 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 | 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 | ||
Honours
Norwich City
- EFL Championship: 2020–21
Portsmouth
- EFL League One: 2023–24