Gelson Martins
Portuguese and Cape-Verdean association football player
Cape VerdeGelson Martins: profile
Gelson Martins (born 11 May 1995 in Praia, Cape Verde) is a Cape Verdean footballer who plays as a wing half for Olympiacos F.C..
Martins made the step into senior football with Sporting CP B in 2014. He has played for 5 clubs in 4 countries since 2014. His most appearances came at Sporting CP (2015–2018), where he made 92 appearances and scored 18 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 291 appearances and 48 goals.
At international level, Martins has represented Portugal (2016–2018), earning 21 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Praia has produced 42 footballers in our database, including Kevin Pina, Nuno da Costa and Stopira.
Key facts
- Club career
- 2014–present (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Portugal, Spain, Monaco and Greece
- Club goals per game
- 0.16 (48 in 291)
- Latest move
- Olympiacos F.C. (03 Jan 2024)
- Shares a birthday with
- Abou Diaby, Alex Nimely and Nouhaila Benzina (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015 |  Sporting CP B |
Liga Portugal 2 | 40 | 6 |
| 2015–2018 | Sporting CP |
Primeira Liga | 92 | 18 |
| 2018–2019 |  Atlético Madrid |
La Liga | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 |  AS Monaco FC |
Ligue 1 | 16 | 4 |
| 2019–2024 | AS Monaco FC |
Ligue 1 | 87 | 11 |
| 2024– |  Olympiacos F.C. |
Super League Greece | 48 | 9 |
| Total | 291 | 48 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013 | Portugal U18 |
Under-18 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | Portugal U19 |
Under-19 | 21 | 7 |
| 2014 | Portugal U20 |
Under-20 | 9 | 3 |
| 2015 | Portugal U21 |
Under-21 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 | Portugal Olympic |
Under-23 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016–2018 | Portugal |
Senior | 21 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Gelson Martins?
Gelson Martins was born on 11 May 1995, which makes him 31 years old.
Where was Gelson Martins born?
Gelson Martins was born in Praia, Cape Verde.
Which national team does Gelson Martins play for?
Gelson Martins plays international football for Portugal. He has 21 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Gelson Martins played for?
Gelson Martins's recorded clubs are Sporting CP B, Sporting CP, Atlético Madrid, AS Monaco FC and Olympiacos F.C..
What team does Gelson Martins play for now?
According to the latest data, Gelson Martins plays for Olympiacos F.C..
How tall is Gelson Martins?
Gelson Martins is 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
What position does Gelson Martins play?
Gelson Martins plays as a wing half.
