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Martín Zubimendi: Bio, Age, Salary, Stats, Playing Style, Partner & Net Worth

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Martín Zubimendi

Contract Until: Jun 30, 2030

Martín Zubimendi Profile

Profile

Nationality

Nationality FlagSpain

Jersey Number

36

Position

Midfielder

Preferred Foot

right

Debut

Apr 28, 2019

Place of Birth

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Date of Birth

Feb 2, 1999

Age

26

Weight

74 Kg

Height

181 cm

Career Summary

Martín Zubimendi, Arsenal’s new €65M signing, is adapting to the Premier League with steady early performances (7.01 avg. rating in 2 starts). The Spanish defensive midfielder, known for elite defending (92.5 trait rating) and work rate (96.8), joins after a successful spell at Real Sociedad (170 appearances) and La Liga’s 2023/24 campaign (7.18 avg. rating). A Euro 2024 winner with Spain, he faces a tough test next against Liverpool. His composure and tactical intelligence make him crucial for Arsenal’s midfield rebuild under Arteta.
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Martín Zubimendi Form Index

Form Index

6.93Average Rating

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Martín Zubimendi Stats (Current Season)

Current Season Stats

Appearance

1

Minutes Played

270

Assists

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Rating

6.19

Goals

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Started

2

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1

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Martín Zubimendi Career

Martín Zubimendi International Career

Career

Martín Zubimendi Ibáñez or commonly known as Martin Zubimendi, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Premier League club Arsenal. In recent years, Zubimendi has demonstrated his prowess in the Spanish top flight, earning a place in the list of best La Liga midfielders. His exceptional outings for Real Sociedad in La Liga and the Spanish national team have been quite remarkable. The highly rated defensive midfielder gained significant limelight in the transfer market with various big European clubs fighting for his signature.

Martin Zubimendi had garnered a following and admiration from a host of Premier League clubs in the transfer market. However, he decided to remain with Sociedad despite being heavily linked to a move to Liverpool in 2024. In the 2025 summer, the midfielder put an end to his transfer speculation by finally signing for the North London club Arsenal in a deal worth £60 million. In this overview, we are going to explore Martin Zubimendi biography, net worth, family, early life, awards and achievements, and more.

Martin Zubimendi Biography

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Martin Zubimendi is celebrating after the UEFA EURO 2024 final win. (Image credit:@martin_zubimendi/Instagram)

The remarkable journey of Martin Zubimendi is a testament to his talent and resilience. With his surging influence at the club and international level, he is now regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in the world. He hails from the Basque Country – a region that has given midfield stars who have graced English Premier League names like Xabi Alonso, Mikel Arerta, Mikel Merino, and Ander Harera. By the time he turned 17, Zubimendi had broken into the Sociedad C team before being promoted to the reserves or B team in 2018.

Eventually, in 2019, the youngster would break into the first team, fulfilling his lifelong dream of representing the club at the highest level. Subsequent years saw the midfielder perform at a very high level and showcase his talent at the European level as well. He extended his stay at the club until 2027. Zubimendi would see his stock rise significantly in 2023, following his performances in the UEFA Champions League and for Spain.

In the past few years, Zubimendi has put up solid underlying numbers from midfield, and despite not receiving the recognition and fame that other star players have, he has continued to go about his work with utmost diligence. As a result, he was seen as the perfect candidate to bolster the midfield unit of Liverpool, but ended up rejecting their advances in favour of continuing life at San Sebastián. Nonetheless, Mikel Arteta has since convinced him to join his project and former teammates Mikel Merino and Martin Odegaard at Emirates Stadium in North London.

CategoryDetails
Playing PositionDefensive Midfielder
Weekly Salary£75,000
Net WorthEstimated £10 million
ParentsFather Mr. Zubimendi & Mother Ibáñez
GirlfriendSingle / Not officially confirmed
EndorsementsAdidias
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Martin Zubimendi Family and Early Life

On 2nd February 1999, Martin Zubimendi was born in Donostia-San Sebastián in the Basque Country, Spain. He comes from a humble background and grew up in San Sebastian during his childhood years. He spent playing in the neighbourhood. Although he has a modest background, there is not much information available. Reportedly, Martin's father, Mr Zubimendi, was a Physical Education teacher, and his mother, Mrs Ibáñez, is likely to be a homemaker and school teacher.

The Basque region has a rich football history, having two of the biggest clubs, Real Sociedad and Athletic Club. He developed an early hobby of playing the sport at a tender age. Martin Zubimendi family have been quite supportive in his journey to become a professional footballer. At 12, he joined Real Sociedad's academy, marking a stepping stone towards his journey to the top. Having risen through the ranks of the club, he developed his skills as a midfielder and gained discipline and grit through hard work. The Arsenal midfielder has remained a modest figure on and off the pitch despite gaining popularity; his character is down-to-earth.

Martin Zubimendi Net Worth

As of 2025, Martin Zubimendi net worth is reportedly £10 million. Throughout his club career, the midfielder has been an underrated name with modest pay. He has accounted for a significant amount of wealth at the age of 25; he is yet to grow and accomplish more. The fact that his primary source of income remains his club contract. In addition to this, the Spaniard is seemingly an Adidas athlete and has been sporting their boots and collaborating for brand endorsements, photoshoots. Since the time he started his career in the Real Sociedad youth team, he has signed a deal with the German sportswear manufacturer.

As a result, Zubi has also spent well on automobiles, with his current collection reportedly consisting of a BMW M5. The former Real Sociedad star has a residence in a property in Donostia, San Sebastian. It is reported that he lives in a comfortable place that matches his lifestyle and earnings following his move to London. However, he has refrained from posting pictures of the inside of his home or of his friends and family. Away from the field, Zubimendi leads a very simple life and has shown an affinity and interest in travelling the world. By all means, Martin earns a solid weekly wage at Arsnela, and that allows him to live a very comfortable life. Not only that, but he has made a significant amount since signing his new deal in 2025.

Martin Zubimendi Salary and Contract Details

Martin's great performances on the pitch have made him the key player at Real Sociedad and helped earn a European spot in the 2023-24 season. He used to take home a weekly pay of £47,000 per week at San Sebastian with Sociedad. It amounted to an annual salary of approximately £2.4 million. Zubimendi had signed on for an extension until 2027, which included a hefty release clause for suitors. Since joining the Premier League giants Arsenal, the 26-year-old defensive midfielder's weekly wages and annual salary have increased substantially. Martin Zubimendi salary with the Gunners is £75,000 per week, a modest figure as per Arsenal's balance sheet. He has penned a five-year deal with one of the biggest London-based clubs that will keep him at the club until 2030.

SeasonSalary Per WeekAnnual Salary
2024-25£75,000£3,900,000
2025-26£75,000£3,900,000
2026-27£75,000£3,900,000
2027-28£75,000£3,900,000
2028-29£75,000£3,900,000
2029-30£75,000£3,900,000
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Martin Zubimendi Playing Style and Strenghts

Martin Zubimendi for Real Sociedad (Image credit:@RealSociedadEN/X)

Martin Zubimendi is a highly talented midfielder, already proven his worth at the highest level with club and country. He is known for playing as a number six (defensive midfielder), due to the kind of profile he has. Zubimendi likes to control the tempo of the game while sitting deep. The Spaniard has tremendous positional awareness – knows when to intercept passes, change the rhythm of the game, and cover spaces. His passing and vision are worth mentioning as a Spanish midfielder; he possesses excellent ball progressive skills and enjoys linking up with his teammates to create spaces. He is calm and composed under pressure and is a hard-working midfielder with a high work rate. Martin is consistent when it comes to his performance and tactically intelligent player.

Martin Zubimendi Girlfriend

Martin Zubimendi lives a very modest life and very rarely delves into his personal life in public or on social media. As such, the player aims to be a model professional and is very focused on becoming the best player he can be. Thus, it is due to this approach that there are no rumours or news about any possible relationships between Zubimendi and a significant other. While it is entirely possible that the player does have a partner, he has gone to great lengths to keep the relationship private and away from the limelight. In conclusion, there is no solid information about who Martin Zubimendi girlfriend is.

Martin Zubimendi Awards and Achievements

At the International level, the Real Sociedad man plays for Spain. Initially, Martin Zubimendi made a name for himself as a youngster and was a part of Spain’s under-19 team and the under-21 team that played instead of the senior team for an international friendly against Lithuania in 2021. Further, he was also part of the squad for the UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany, featuring in numerous games, including against England in the final following an injury to Rodri in the early stages of the game.

It was during this appearance at one of the biggest stages that Zubimendi showed his ability and what he could bring to any team across Europe. He has won several accolades with both club and country. With Spain, he won the UEFA Nations League in 2023 and followed by the UEFA Euro in 2024. At Real Sociedad, the defensive midfielder won the Copa Del Rey in 2019 and a second place at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

Award / AchievementYear
Copa del Rey Winner2019
Olympic Silver Medal (Tokyo)2021
UEFA Nations League Winner2023
UEFA Euro Winner2024
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Martin Zubimendi's current salary?
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A. Martin Zubimendi was said to be earning around £47,000 per week at Real Sociedad.

Q. What nationality is Martin Zubimendi?
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A. He is of Spanish nationality.
Q. Which club does Martin Zubimendi play for?
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A. Martin Zubimendi will play for Arsenal.

Q. What was Martin Zubimendi's first club?
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A. Martin Zubimendi's first club was Real Sociedad.
What is Martín Zubimendi's age?
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Martín Zubimendi is 26 years old.
What is Martín Zubimendi's height?
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Martín Zubimendi is 181 cm tall.
Which country is Martín Zubimendi from?
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Martín Zubimendi is from Spain.
Which national team does Martín Zubimendi play for?
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Martín Zubimendi plays for the Spain national team.
Which club does Martín Zubimendi currently play for?
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Martín Zubimendi currently plays for Arsenal.
What position does Martín Zubimendi play?
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Martín Zubimendi plays as a Midfielder.
How many goals has Martín Zubimendi scored in his career?
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Martín Zubimendi has scored 12 career goals.
What trophies has Martín Zubimendi won?
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Martín Zubimendi has won 3 trophies including titles in UEFA Nations League, European Championship, Copa Del Rey.
When was Martín Zubimendi born?
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Martín Zubimendi was born on February 2, 1999.