INT Emiliano (Dibu) Martinez

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At the age of 10 he was rejected by River Plate and Boca Juniors.
At 17 years old, he was part of the Independiente youth teams.
At 17 years old, Arsenal signed him.
Spent time on loan with Oxford United, Sheffield Wednesday, Rotherham United, Wolves, Getafe and Reading, made just 38 appearances for Arsenal during his ten-year stay at the Emirates.
In 2018, at the age of 25, he attended the World Cup in Russia as a fan, making a promise: that he will return in 4 years.
In 2020, at the age of 27, he played his first game for Arsenal.
In 2020, he was signed by Aston Villa.
In 2021, at the age of 28, he debuted in the national team and won Copa América.
At Copa América he was named the best goalkeeper of the tournament.
In 2022, at 30 years old, he was called up to play at the World Cup in Qatar.
He managed to become champion and was named the best goalkeeper of the tournament.
He fulfilled that promise that was made 4 years before.
In 2023, FIFA awarded him as the best goalkeeper in the world.
In 2024, he is one of the key players of Argentina at Copa América.

Dibu Martínez is a clear example of patience, hard work and perseverance.