FC Midtjylland has bolstered its attacking options with the signing of 20-year-old forward David Martínez from Los Angeles FC. The transfer was confirmed by the American club, according to a report from www.lafc.com, and provides a boost for the Danish side as they maintain an unbeaten start to the domestic season.
The club currently sits fifth in the Superliga with 11 points from five games and a goal difference of +3. They trail leaders FC Nordsjælland by just two points ahead of their next meeting. The most recent result was a 1-1 draw with Silkeborg on August 30, extending their recent form to DWD over the last three matches.
What does David Martínez bring to the squad?
David Martínez arrives with experience in MLS and international club football despite his youth. In his first full season with LAFC in 2025, he made 42 appearances across all competitions. He helped win the U.S. Open Cup in 2024 and featured in both the FIFA Club World Cup and the Concacaf Champions Cup, providing the assist for the winning goal in a first-round victory over Colorado.
In total, he registered six goals and six assists in 1,947 minutes for LAFC. This season, he scored six goals in 18 MLS appearances and was a key contributor in the Champions Cup semifinal run with four goals in eight total appearances. His career started early, making his senior debut for Monagas SC in the Copa Libertadores at age 16 in February 2022.
How does he fit into the current team?
The transfer comes as FC Midtjylland looks to add more attacking threat. The team's squad has already shown potency with eight league goals, but the addition of a quick and goal-scoring winger like Martínez provides more options. He will compete for a place in an offensive line tasked with creating chances against top opponents.
The squad is managing some absences, however. Players including V. Bak, O. Diao, M. Erlic, M. Gogorza, and Junior Brumado are currently sidelined with injuries, according to our injuries page. This makes Martínez's arrival even more timely for maintaining attacking depth.
What have the clubs said about the deal?
LAFC co-president John Thorrington spoke positively about the player. "It has been a pleasure to play a part in David's development and see him grow both as a player and as a person during his time at LAFC," Thorrington said. He added, "David has always dreamed of playing in Europe, and he has earned this opportunity he truly wants to pursue."
Martínez also brings international experience. He made his senior debut for Venezuela at age 17 in 2023 and has earned seven caps, including a start in a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in June 2025. He has also represented his country at U-17, U-20, and U-23 levels, making a combined 27 appearances for Venezuela's youth teams.
What does it mean for the upcoming fixtures?
The immediate context for Martínez's arrival is a crucial home match against the league leaders. FC Midtjylland hosts FC Nordsjælland at home on September 7, a match that could impact the standings. With a form of 1W-2D-0L in the last three and an unbeaten run, the team will want to maintain momentum.
Martínez's proven ability to score and create, demonstrated by his six goals and six assists for LAFC, could be decisive in tight matches. His first potential appearance could come in this top-of-the-table clash, which is part of an exciting start to the season you can follow on our fixtures page. The team's next match is against FC Nordsjælland at MCH Arena on September 7, 2026.
