12 Facts About Javier Martina

Javier Sylvester Martina was born on 1 February 1987 and is a Curacaoan former professional footballer who played as a winger.

Javier Martina played three years for the AFC Ajax youth team, before he was promoted to the Eredivisie team in June 2008.

Javier Martina started the match and assisted on his club's first goal of the match.

Javier Martina returned to Jong Ajax before he was released in the summer of 2010.

Javier Martina went on trial with Willem II, hoping to win a contract.

In January 2011, Javier Martina joined Canadian club Toronto FC of Major League Soccer on trial for their pre-season in Antalya, Turkey.

Javier Martina was one of three Dutch players signed by Toronto, both Nick Soolsma and Elbekay Bouchiba joined the club.

Javier Martina made his debut for the team on 19 March 2011 versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the first all Canadian match-up in the league.

Javier Martina's second goal of the match was a one touch volley direct from goalkeeper Stefan Frei, which earned him MLS Goal of the Week honours.

Javier Martina played amateur football between 2013 and 2020, ending his career with Zeeburgia.

Javier Martina was a member of the Netherlands U-20 team at the 2007 Toulon Tournament.

Javier Martina was called up by his country of birth, Curacao for 2014 World Cup qualifying in September 2011.