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Henry Martín: The one-club warrior behind Club America’s 8-year success

by Teresa Mwangi
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  • Henry Martin has played for the same club, Club America since 2017
  • He has scored 115 goals for the club in the last eight seasons
  • He is married to Gabriella Pech Pech whom he met in 2017 he was only 25

Henry Martin considers himself a lucky man for having the opportunity to play professional football in his home country, Mexico.

Martin plays for Club America (Club de Fútbol América S.A. de C.V) based in Mexico City.  Mexicans fondly refer to the club as Las Águilas, and Martins plays as a forward.

He is a name all too familiar in the Mexican Liga MX as Club America’s captain. He is among the few Mexican footballers to clock a total of 250 appearances for a single team.

His fans view it as a show of passion and dedication to his team. Here is a full profile of the Liga MX player

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Full Name Henry Josué Martín Mex
Age 32
Nationality Mexican
Place of birth Mérida
Date of birth November 18, 1992
Height 177 cm
Career Footballer
Foot Right

How Many Goals Has Henry Martin Scored?

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Club America player Henry Martin. He has played for this Mexican Liga MX club since 2017. He has a total of 115 goals for the club. Photo/Transfermrkt

Henry Martin has a total of 139 career goals for the Mexico national team, Tijuana, Merida and Club America, where he is currently the captain.

His goal-scoring skills track back to his ease of adaptability in playing different styles. He keeps going unbowed, even after recovering from critical injuries.

Sport Career of Henry Martin

His football career started at Club Itzaes, a junior football team in his Mérida neighbourhood, before turning pro in 2013.

Venados FC

He signed with Venados FC (formerly known as Merida FC) in 2013. Venados was in the Ascenso MX league,e where he scored a total of 22 goals.

Tijuana

The Club America striker joined Tijuana in 2014, marking his debut in Mexico’s Liga MX. He impressed by scoring his first goal for the club in Copa MX match three days after joining the club.

His lowest moment with the club was in 2016 when he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury forcing him off the pitch for six months.

Club America

Henry Martin joined Club America (Club de Fútbol América S.A. de C.V) in 2017 when he was only 25. Martin has scored 115 goals so far for the club in the last eight seasons.

He captains the team, something he says gives him a lot of joy and satisfaction as a Mexican footballer playing at home.

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Club America player Henry Martin. (Photo by ALFREDO ESTRELLA / AFP)

His dedication to this club keeps him focused during tough times, such as injury time. In March 2025, he stayed off the field for at least a month due to an existing Achilles injury.

His doctor in Guadalajara recommended that he put on an orthopaedic boot and physiotherapy sessions at Coapa. He was immobilised for over a month, but kept his composure all through.

The Club America captain won the Balón de Oro after winning the Liga MX title.

Mexico National Team

Martin has scored 11 goals for his national team since 2015, when he joined the team. He participated in the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He was the one who scored against Saudi Arabia during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

How Much Does Henry Martin Get Paid?

Mexican striker, Henry Martin, gets $1.5 million a year with Club America. There were talks of his big move to LA Galaxy, where he would potentially earn more. However, he remains mum about his desire to leave Mexico.

Henry Martin Wife

The 32-year-old is married to Gabriela Pech Pech. They met in 2017 and got things off the ground pretty fast. They have been together ever since.

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