Their 2026 World Cup
Twenty-one minutes in a single match. His World Cup was that of a substitute who never found room in a midfield with Rodri, Pedri and Fabián Ruiz ahead of him.
Match by match
Martín Zubimendi played 1 match for Spain, always off the bench.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Final | vs Argentina 1-0 | Came on in the 99′ |
Who he is
- Born
- 2 February 1999 · aged 27 at the World Cup
- Birthplace
- San Sebastián
- Club
- Arsenal F.C.
- Height
- 1.81 m
Data: Wikidata (CC0).
Biography
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. In addition to football, he also played chess in his youth, becoming a youth champion of Gipuzkoa at the age of 11. He played for local football team Antiguoko in the Donosti Cup from 2006 to 2013.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · opening summary of the article.
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