Cristian Martínez

PAN

• #6 • Center Midfielder

Cristian Martínez

PAN

• #6 • Center Midfielder

Club

Slovan Bratislava

League

Champions League

Position

Role

Half-Space Orchestrator

Birthdate (Age)

Feb 6, 1997 (29)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

5'7"

Weight

174 lb

National Team

Panama

Ranking

World Cup

2026 All matches

Overall grade

64.8

364/974

Impact score

6.7

270/974

Midfielder rank

100th

100/253

All rank

326th

326/974

Grades

Key Grades

2026 World Cup

Overall

126th/365 MID

63.6

Passing

87th/360 MID

66.9

Fifty Fifty Duel

105th/309 MID

65.5

Shooting

180th/285 MID

60.4

Tackling

3rd/322 MID

84.9

Ball Carrying

90th/282 MID

68.2

Overall Grades by game

2026 World Cup

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 World Cup

Appearances

267

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

No matches scheduled

News

Jun 30, 2026

Three chances created in defeat

Martinez had two crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus England.

Analysis: Martinez was fouled on multiple occasions throughout Saturday's 2-0 World Cup defeat to England, contributing to a physical midfield battle that saw Panama compete well territorially before England's second-half breakthrough. He helped Panama's defensive structure hold firm for over an hour and was active in the attack by contributing to three chances before Jude Bellingham's 62nd minute opener broke the deadlock. Panama's tournament ends with the result, eliminated at the bottom of Group L without a single goal scored in three matches.

Jun 23, 2026

Attempts seven crosses in loss

Martinez recorded seven crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 1-0 loss versus Croatia.

Analysis: Martinez played a major role in set pieces, but his deliveries didn't reach the desired destination throughout the match. It was his second successive start on the right flank, and he increased his total to 10 crosses over that span. However, he has yet to create a scoring chance or send in an accurate cross.