Joe Martin

West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur Academies

Born in Dagenham, east London, Martin was at West Ham United's Academy until 2005 when he moved to Tottenham Hotspur's Academy. He signed his first professional contract with Spurs on 1 July 2007.

Loan move to Blackpool

On transfer deadline day, 27 March 2008, he signed for Blackpool on loan until the end of the 2007–08 season; however, a calf injury meant he did not make an immediate debut and he was an unused substitute in the Seasiders away match at Plymouth Argyle on 26 April. Blackpool manager Simon Grayson gave Martin his debut in the final match of the 2007–08 season, at home to Watford on 4 May 2008, a match which the Seasiders had to avoid defeat to avoid relegation to League One. Blackpool drew the match 1–1, with Martin playing on the left wing. Martin returned to Spurs at the end of the season; however, on 13 May 2008, he confirmed that he wanted to return to Blackpool for the 2008–09 season, saying, "That last game against Watford was brilliant and something I'll remember for the rest of my life." And adding "To make your debut in a match like that, when there was a sell-out crowd and so much riding on the outcome, was terrific. The manager seemed pretty pleased with how I did and hopefully I can come back here next year and help the club stay up, if not better. It's up to Tottenham whether I come back. They hold all the cards. But if there is a possibility of it happening then I would love to…

Martin played for England at under-16 and under-17 levels.

As of end of 2023–24 season

Gillingham

Football League Two: 2012–13 Northampton Town

EFL League Two play-offs: 2020 Ebbsfleet United

National League South: 2022–23 Individual

PFA Team of the Year: 2012–13 League Two