Martín Zubimendi
Spanish footballer (born 1999)
Martín Zubimendi Ibáñez (born 2 February 1999) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Arsenal and the Spain national team.
Zubimendi began his career at Real Sociedad, making his first-team debut in 2019. He made over 200 appearances and won the 2019–20 Copa del Rey with the club. In July 2025, he signed for Arsenal for a reported initial fee of £55.8m.
Zubimendi made his senior debut for Spain in 2021, having previously represented them at various youth levels. He was part of Spain's victorious squads at the 2023 UEFA Nations League Finals, UEFA Euro 2024 and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Early life
Zubimendi was born in San Sebastián. He is an only child. His mother is a teacher and his father is a retired university professor. He attended Zurriola Ikastola in San Sebastián.
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