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Martin Zubimendi
Born: February 2, 1999
Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)
Weight: 11st 9lb (74kg)
Hometown: San Sebastian, Spain
Nationality: 
Spanish
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SpanishPosition: Midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2019- | Real Sociedad |
| International | 2021- | Spain |
Sports Mole has 644 articles about Martin Zubimendi. Articles 1 to 40:
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Ryan Gravenberch new contract: What does £87m Liverpool deal mean for the future of Reds midfield under Arne Slot?
After Ryan Gravenberch signed a new Liverpool contract, Sports Mole looks at the future of the Reds' midfield, amidst transfer links to Adam Wharton and Elliot Anderson.Mar 8, 01:59
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Premier League Player of the Season: Who are the favourites for this season's PFA award?
As we enter the final stages of the 2025-26 Premier League season, Sports Mole takes a look at the outstanding candidates for the PFA Player of the Season award, alongside those with an outside chance.Mar 6, 21:17
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Eight Arsenal players miss training before Mansfield FA Cup trip as Mikel Arteta prepares multiple changes
Arsenal are without eight senior players in training ahead of Saturday's FA Cup clash with Mansfield Town, including Gabriel Magalhaes, Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice.Mar 6, 16:01
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners receive 'huge boost' in pursuit of Bayern Munich star Leon Goretzka
Arsenal reportedly recieve a huge boost to their hopes of signing Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka on a free transfer.Mar 2, 23:43
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Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal: Injury boost for Igor Tudor ahead of North London derby as key star spotted in training
Tottenham Hotspur receive an injury boost ahead of their game against Arsenal in the North London derby on Sunday, with Igor Tudor hoping to start his tenure with a win.Feb 18, 01:04
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Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland: Surprising Viktor Gyokeres statistic will force striker's critics into a rethink
Viktor Gyokeres nets twice as Arsenal record a 3-0 victory over Sunderland in Saturday afternoon's Premier League contest.Feb 7, 17:06
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Arsenal transfer news: Sandro Tonali latest as agent makes "preference" claim after "hard time" at Newcastle United
Sandro Tonali's agent makes a claim regarding his client's preference following Arsenal's reported interest in the Newcastle United midfielder in January.Feb 6, 23:38
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Could Arsenal’s quiet transfer window cost them the title? How past Premier League champions spent in January
Sports Mole takes an in-dept look at Arsenal’s quiet 2026 January transfer window versus past Premier League champions, exploring whether the Gunners’s restrained activity could affect their title bid.Feb 1, 23:59
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Arsenal games Mikel Merino could miss as 'serious' Mikel Arteta injury fear revealed
Arsenal are fearful that one of their experienced troops could spend weeks on the sidelines with his fresh injury concern, according to a report.Feb 1, 17:04
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Arsenal lineup vs Chelsea: Possible XI for EFL Cup clash as Saka set to miss out again
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for their EFL Cup clash against Chelsea on TuesdayFeb 1, 16:42
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Preview:Arsenal vs Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Arsenal and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 1, 13:41
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Arsenal equal eerie 26-year-old record in Leeds thumping as Mikel Arteta matches Man Utd, Chelsea feat
Arsenal equal a Manchester United and Chelsea winning record and repeat an eerie 26-year feat in Saturday's 4-0 Premier League thumping of Leeds United.Feb 1, 07:08
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Leeds 0-4 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Viktor Gyokeres hits new goalscoring milestone
Arsenal snap a three-game Premier League winless run and register their most emphatic away success of the season in a 4-0 battering of Leeds United at Elland Road.Jan 31, 16:54
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Arsenal transfer latest: 31-year-old shoots down immediate exit rumours amid Ajax links
Arsenal midfielder Christian Norgaard responds to rumours linking him with a potential move away before the end of the transfer window.Jan 27, 23:26
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Mikel Arteta bemoans "very unusual" Arsenal problem in Man Utd loss amid damning xG stat
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta laments a "very unusual" characteristic of his side's performance in their gut-wrenching 3-2 loss to Manchester United in Sunday's Premier League showdown.Jan 25, 20:49
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Arsenal 2-3 Man Utd: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Matheus Cunha, Patrick Dorgu worldies shock apathetic Gunners
World-class strikes from Patrick Dorgu and Matheus Cunha shock an apathetic Arsenal as Manchester United claim a richly-deserved 3-2 Premier League win at the Emirates Stadium.Jan 25, 18:25
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Chelsea 2-3 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Mikel Arteta breaks Gunners semi-final curse
Arsenal survive two Alejandro Garnacho-inflicted scares to triumph 3-2 over a spirited Chelsea in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge.Jan 14, 21:59
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Real Madrid transfer news: Xabi Alonso still fuming over missed summer priority signing
Just hours after their defeat to FC Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final, Real Madrid announced the departure of their manager Xabi Alonso, who was infuriated by a major summer transfer failure.Jan 13, 08:39
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners make 'phone enquiries' over move for talented Borussia Dortmund prospect
Arsenal reportedly make phone enquiries for talented Borussia Dortmund youngster Romeo Ritter, who is facing an uncertain situation at the Bundesliga club.Jan 9, 17:56
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Arsenal's most expensive signings ever as January transfer window opens
Sports Mole looks at the most expensive signings in Arsenal's glittering history.Jan 1, 21:24
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Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Trossard, Odegaard shine in huge title statement
Arsenal lay down their biggest marker yet in the Premier League title race with a 4-0 thumping of Aston Villa at the Emirates, ending the Lions' marvellous 11-match winning run in all tournaments.Dec 30, 22:14
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Mikel Arteta offered surprise Eberechi Eze suggestion by Arsenal Invincible - "Not rocket science"
Arsenal playmaker Eberechi Eze could be used in a different way by Mikel Arteta as he struggles to showcase his creative talents in red and white, a Gunners legend exclusively tells Sports Mole.Dec 24, 15:42
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Arsenal lineup vs. Crystal Palace: Predicted XI for EFL Cup quarter-final as Gabriel Jesus, Joshua Nichols start
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Tuesday's EFL Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace.Dec 21, 10:57
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Barcelona transfer news: Catalan giants determined to sign 'the new Martin Zubimendi' in major Spanish deal
Barcelona reportedly weigh up a move for Real Sociedad midfielder Jon Gorrotxategi during next summer's transfer window.Dec 17, 13:53
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Arsenal injury news: Stalwart missing from open training on Tuesday
Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi was reportedly missing from Arsenal training on Tuesday morning as they prepare for a gruelling set of fixtures.Dec 16, 19:01
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Arsenal lineup vs. Wolves: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Mikel Arteta springs midfield surprise
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.Dec 11, 10:58
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Club Brugge 0-3 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Madueke, Martinelli star for the Gunners
Arsenal hand Club Brugge a crushing 3-0 defeat in the Champions League on Wednesday, as wing wizards Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli steal the spotlight.Dec 10, 21:58
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Arsenal duo must not start Club Brugge Champions League clash after Mikel Arteta's double training blow
Two Arsenal players should be nowhere near the team sheet when the Gunners take on Club Brugge in Wednesday's Champions League clash, Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.Dec 9, 15:28
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Arsenal transfer news: Andrea Berta making 'strong push' for £43.7m midfielder as January bid prepared
Arsenal are reportedly prepared to fork out €45m (£39.3m) to sign a highly-rated Ligue 1 talent this winter, in spite of the fact that he has just signed a new contract with his current club.Dec 7, 11:46
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Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal: Mikel Merino slams "horrible" Moises Caicedo tackle as Gunners set unwanted record
Arsenal goalscorer Mikel Merino reveals that his ankle went "all the way" as he slams Moises Caicedo's red card-worthy tackle in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea.Nov 30, 19:36
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Chelsea vs. Arsenal: Ray Parlour explains what he 'loves' about Declan Rice amid Moises Caicedo comparison
Arsenal legend Ray Parlour exclusively tells Sports Mole what he 'loves' about £105m man Declan Rice amid recent comparisons with Chelsea enforcer Moises Caicedo.Nov 30, 07:05
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Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham Hotspur: Thomas Frank's side set unwanted Premier League record as Champions League doubts appear
Tottenham Hotspur lost 4-1 against Arsenal on Sunday, and they set an unwanted Premier League record, with the team's displays throwing top four into doubt.Nov 23, 22:31
Arsenal vs. Tottenham: Mikel Arteta's game plan hinges on key 26-year-old amid Gabriel, Viktor Gyokeres injuries
Arsenal could be without Riccardo Calafiori, Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Magalhaes for Sunday's Premier League North London derby with Tottenham Hotspur. But another man is key to their hopes of extending their streak of dominance in this fixture.Nov 21, 17:50
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'keeping tabs' on Michael Essien-esque midfielder
Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on Ghana international midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi but could face competition from AFC Bournemouth.Nov 19, 13:18
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners keeping tabs on 'next Pedri'
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Elche midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza who is likened to Barcelona's Pedri because of a similar playing style.Nov 19, 12:12
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Spain lineup vs. Turkey: Predicted XI for final World Cup qualifier with De la Fuente set to make decision over changes
Sports Mole looks at how Spain could line up in Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualifying clash against Turkey at the Estadio de La Cartuja.Nov 16, 23:37
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How to watch Spain vs. Turkey: Date, time, live stream and TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualifier between Spain and Turkey.Nov 15, 18:53
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Georgia 0-4 Spain: Highlights, man of the match, stats as La Roja take gigantic step towards 2026 World Cup qualification
Spain take a major step towards securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup by recording a 4-0 victory over Georgia in Group E.Nov 15, 15:52
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'keeping eye' on Jurrien Timber's twin brother but face competiton from two Premier League clubs
Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on Jurrien Timber's brother, but they face competition from at least two Premier League clubs.Nov 15, 13:46
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