Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez has become the first Argentine goalkeeper to win the Copa America Golden Glove award [BenchWarmers].
Enjoying a spectacular 2020/21 season, the former Arsenal stopper managed to keep 15 clean sheets in 38 appearances for the Villans [Transfermarkt].
Now taking his career to new heights at international level, the 28-year-old played a major role in the Argentina international team winning the Copa America for the first time since 1993 [The Sun].
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Winning in style, Martinez has also come in for personal adulation upon achieving the prestigious award, conceding just two goals in six fixtures [Transfermarkt].
In light of this award, many Villa supporters took to Twitter to express their delight upon discovering that he doubled up Argentina’s overall triumph with this individual award.
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Aston Villa fans react:
Replying to Aston Villa’s official Twitter channel, here is how some supporters responded to the “phenomenal” Martinez getting the Golden Glove:
“Congratulations to Emi Martinez. He’s been phenomenal since moving to Villa. One hidden gem in the league who’s shone thus far.”
