Thiago Martins - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Returning for another season Martins will return to New York City F.C after his contract was exercised for the 2026 season.

Impact Martins has been the heart and soul of the back line for NYCFC, finishing another solid season in MLS. In 36 MLS appearances (including the playoffs), the defender recorded a career-high 236 clearances while also winning 26 tackles and making 31 blocks, contributing to 12 clean sheets. Martins will be a no-doubt starter in 2026, having just concluded his best season for New York.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes seven clearances Martins had seven clearancesand one interception in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Philadelphia Union.

Impact With seven clearances Saturday, he has recorded 35 clearances in just the last five appearances, upping his average a game to 6.2. He also surpasses his career high of clearances with 187 on the year.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NYCFC down Red Bulls, move up to 3rd in East standings Thiago Martins scored the tiebreaking goal into an open net in the 65th minute as visiting New York City Football Club outlasted the New Yor...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Claims all three points Martins scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and making 12 clearances during Saturday's 3-2 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Martins found the back of the net in the 65th minute scoring the game winning goal while leading NYCFC with 12 clearances. It was the first goal of the year for the defender as he's combined for three shots and 24 clearances over his last three appearances.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thiago's 1st goal in MLS helps NYCFC beat Red Bulls 3-2, move into 3rd-place tie with Miami

Thiago Martins — known simply as “Thiago” — scored his first career goal in MLS, Nicolás Fernández and Andrés Perea added a goal apiece and New York City FC beat the New York Red B...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Returns to starting XI Saturday Martins (knee) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Cincinnati.

Impact Martins bounced back sooner than expected following knee surgery and could see plenty of minutes in this match. He has been a regular member of the back line this season, averaging 6.7 clearances, 1.3 tackles and 0.6 interceptions per game when in the starting lineup. Strahinja Tanasijevic will head back to the bench with Martins available.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Receives knee surgery Martins has undergone successful surgery on his knee and is expected to return within the next four to six weeks, according to his club.

Impact Martins is going to be sidelined for the remainder of the summer, with the defender needing surgery on his knee despite no prior notice. He has only missed two games all season and is a regular starter, so this is a major loss. That said, this will force a change for around the two months he is out, with Strahinja Tanasijevic or Mitja Ilenic as possible replacements.

JULY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Idan Toklomati and Kerwin Vargas each score a goal, Charlotte beats NYCFC 2-0

Idan Toklomati and Kerwin Vargas each scored a goal to help Charlotte FC beat New York City FC 2-0 to snap a four-game winless streak

JULY 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Piles up 15 clearances Martins made two tackles (winning both) and 15 clearances during Saturday's 2-0 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Martins helped City keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back line, leading his side with 15 clearances. The defender has combined for four tackles, two blocks and 28 clearances over his last three starts.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid outing Martins generated two tackles (two won), nine clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Toronto FC.

Impact Martins was busy in the defense Saturday, recording nine clearances to keep the clean sheet against Toronto. This brings his average clearances a game to 6.5, as he also collected eight interceptions and 11 tackles (nine won) in nine appearances.

APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal Martins registered an own goal, six clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 victory against New England Revolution.

Impact Martins was New England's first goal scorer of the season, clearing a ball right into his own net. This was his second start in a row since returning from injury, producing 13 clearances with four blocks in that span.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Martínez, Fernández score goals to help NYCFC beat Revolution 2-1

Alonso Martínez scored the go-ahead goal in the 68th minute, Julián Fernández added a goal and New York City FC beat the New England Revolution 2-1

MARCH 16, 2025 • Associated Press

On bench for LAFC match Martins (calf) has made the squad as a substitute option in Saturday's clash against Los Angeles FC.

Impact Martins could play again in this game, though it's unclear how much playing time he's ready for. Prior to the issue, he was a consistent starter at center-back, averaging 4.2 clearances per contest over the 2024 MLS campaign. He'll look to regain the spot from Strahinja Tanasijevic at some point of the year.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go Saturday Martins (calf) is available for Saturday's trip to LAFC, according to manager Pascal Jansen.

Impact Martins is an option for Saturday's trip after overcoming a calf injury. The defender should be a constant in the starting XI when up to full match fitness, though there's no guarantee he's fully ready to go in his first match back Saturday.

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Martins (calf) is out for Saturday's trip to Miami, according to manager Pascal Jansen.

Impact Martins won't be an option for Saturday as he continues to deal with a calf injury. The center-back being out will mean Birk Risa gets the start for the season opener. Martins could be back as soon as a March 1 trip to LAFC.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first MLS goal Martins scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Martins came in the clutch for his first MLS goal to give the team the go ahead goal. He's been one of the league's best defenders, averaging about 4.1 clearances per game while making 20 blocks with five clean sheets in 33 appearances, all of them coming as starts.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso Martínez, Thiago Martins help NYCFC force deciding match with 3-1 victory over Cincinnati

Alonso Martínez and defender Thiago Martins scored first-half goals and New York City FC forced a deciding match with a 3-1 victory over FC Cincinnati at Citi Field

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • Associated Press

Leader in blocks, clearances Martins blocked two shots, made two interceptions and four clearances during Saturday's 5-1 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Martins was a part of the City back line that conceded just once, leading his side in blocks and clearances. The defender has combined for six clearances over his last three starts, but hasn't helped City to a clean sheet since July.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Helps New York to clean sheet Martins created a chance, blocked two shots, made an interception, a tackle and a clearance during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Chicago.

Impact Martins helped City keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back four Saturday leading the team in blocks and interceptions. The defender has combined for eight clearances and three blocks over City's last three matches, keeping clean sheets in two of them.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to two clearances Martins had two clearances in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat to Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Martins had a quiet day Wednesday in his first match back from a leg injury. He typically averages about 4.8 clearances per match, totaling 12 tackles (eight won). 11 interceptions and 10 blocks with three clean sheets in 16 appearances, all of them coming as starts.

JUNE 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns as starter against Galaxy Martins (leg) is in the starting lineup in Wednesday's visit to LA Galaxy.

Impact Martins completed a quick recovery in time to take a center-back spot away from Strahinja Tanasijevic. This is the Brazilian's 16th MLS start in 2024, as he stood out as an essential player prior to the injury. His team-high average of 5.1 clearances per game currently make up most of his defensive upside.

JUNE 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injury deemed not serious Martins (leg) is still dealing with his injury, but it is less serious than thought, according to manager Nick Cushing, per the Hudson River Blue. "Martins been a little more comp...

Impact Martins seems to be on the mend following his leg injury, as the club identified the injury as just a little more of a knock than Kevin O'Toole, who recently rejoined team training, implying Martins shouldn't be far either. This is solid news for the club, as he is a regular starter. However, he will still likely miss Wednesday's match, being much more probable to return against Nashville on Saturday.

JUNE 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from lineup Martins was taken off the starting XI with left leg tightness that was later marked as precautionary, per the Blue Balls Podcast.

Impact Martins' injury should not be anything of a concern, however he was a late cut from the lineup Friday. With the international break, the defender is expected to have an extra week to recover before the clash with Columbus on June 15. He's started all 15 games played for NYCFC, recording 76 clearances, which is the third most on the league.

JUNE 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available for selection Sunday Martins (undisclosed) will be available to face Colorado on Sunday, manager Nick Cushing told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. ""Everybody is healthy, It's competi...

Impact Martins departed the 2-1 win over Charlotte last weekend with an apparent injury, but it seems the defender won't miss any time. Expect Martins to remain in the starting lineup, as he's been ever-present in the XI for NYCFC this season.

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers undisclosed injury Martins suffered an undisclosed injury during New York City FC's 2-1 win Saturday against Charlotte. He logged four clearances and two interceptions across 99 minutes.

Impact New York City FC's latest game being prolonged to nearly 100 minutes cost Martins, who suffered the undisclosed injury that caused him to be replaced by Strahinja Tanasijevic. The latter or Tayvon Gray would have to be one of NYCFC's primary center-backs if their injured teammate cannot go for their game against Colorado on May 5.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Thiago's 1st goal in MLS helps NYCFC beat Red Bulls 3-2, move into 3rd-place tie with Miami

Idan Toklomati and Kerwin Vargas each score a goal, Charlotte beats NYCFC 2-0

Martínez, Fernández score goals to help NYCFC beat Revolution 2-1

Alonso Martínez, Thiago Martins help NYCFC force deciding match with 3-1 victory over Cincinnati