FC Midtjylland have bolstered their attack with the signing of forward David Martínez from Los Angeles FC. The transfer was confirmed on Tuesday, with the young Venezuelan international joining the Danish Superliga club for a reported fee of around $8.5 million, according to media reports.
The club currently sits fifth in the Superliga with 11 points from five games and is unbeaten in their last three matches. Their most recent result was a 1-1 draw against Silkeborg on August 30th, and they have scored eight goals this season. Next up is a crucial home fixture against league leaders FC Nordsjaelland on September 7th, which you can track on our fixtures page.
What does David Martínez bring to the squad?
David Martínez is a 20-year-old left-sided forward who has earned seven caps for the Venezuelan national team. He arrives at FC Midtjylland having scored 21 goals and provided 10 assists in 96 appearances for LAFC, where he also ranked fifth in MLS's 2025 "22 Under 22" list. His addition provides the manager with more offensive options in a squad that has already shown strength with a goal difference of plus three.
According to LAFC's president of soccer operations John Thorrington, the player has always dreamed of playing in Europe. "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. The move comes as FC Midtjylland trail FC Nordsjaelland by just two points in the standings, which you can view on our standings page.
What is the situation with the AGF Superliga match?
In a separate story, DR Sporten reports that FC Midtjylland are set to play a postponed Superliga match against AGF in Aarhus. The match is a replay of last season's final between the champion and the runner-up. This clash comes at a time when the team is on a run of one win and two draws in their last three league games.
The encounter is expected to be intense and will have implications for the top of the table. FC Midtjylland enter the fixture with a defense that has conceded only five league goals so far. Check all the team's key metrics on our stats page.
How does Martínez fit into the current form?
Martínez's arrival coincides with a stable period for the team, which is unbeaten in the league. With an attack that has scored eight goals, the left-footed player adds further quality and youth to the forward lines. His experience from MLS and the national team provides a solid foundation for adapting to Danish football.
He is expected to compete for a starting spot immediately, especially with the upcoming top-of-the-table clash against FC Nordsjaelland in mind. The club's performance in the first five matches, with three wins and two draws, creates a good environment for a new player to step into. FC Midtjylland's next match is at home against the league leaders on September 7th.
