Martín Campaña is a professional footballer from Uruguay, known for his role as a goalkeeper.
He currently plays for Uruguayan Primera División club Liverpool.
Campaña had a significant stint at Defensor Sporting Club from 2013 to 2015.
Biography
Early Life
Martín Nicolás Campaña Delgado was born in Maldonado, Uruguay, where he began his football journey at a young age. At just 13 years old, he joined the youth setup of Defensor Sporting, transitioning from his hometown club, Deportivo Maldonado. After completing his training, he returned to Deportivo Maldonado on loan in 2006, marking the start of his professional career.
Club Career
Campaña's professional debut came in 2008 with Atenas de San Carlos, where he played regularly in the Segunda División. He later joined Cerro Largo FC, making his first appearance in the Primera División in November 2008. After a season as a backup, he became the first-choice goalkeeper, although the team faced relegation. Following a loan spell at Racing Club de Montevideo, he returned to Cerro Largo and helped the team qualify for the 2012 Copa Sudamericana.
In 2013, Campaña returned to Defensor Sporting on loan, quickly becoming a starter. His career continued to flourish as he joined Club Atlético Independiente in 2015, where he achieved significant success, including winning the Copa Sudamericana in 2017 and the Suruga Bank Championship in 2018. As of now, he plays for Liverpool in the Uruguayan Primera División.
International Career
On the international stage, Campaña represented Uruguay at the under-20 level during the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He was later called up for the 2012 Summer Olympics, where he played all three matches. Campaña made his full international debut for Uruguay in May 2016 and was included in the squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, showcasing his growth as a key player for the national team.
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Career & Clubs
Early career
Born in Maldonado, Campaña joined Defensor Sporting's youth setup at the age of 13, from hometown side Deportivo Maldonado. In 2006, after finishing his formation, he moved back to his previous club on loan, and was assigned to the first team in Segunda División. In January 2008 Campaña moved to fellow second division side Atenas de San Carlos also in a temporary deal, playing regularly as his side narrowly missed out promotion.
Cerro Largo
Released by Danubio in the middle of 2008, Campaña joined Cerro Largo of the Primera División. He made his debut for the club on 9 November, starting in a 5–2 away loss to Bella Vista. Campaña spent his first season as a backup to Fernando Pérez, but was chosen as first-choice ahead of the 2009–10 campaign, overtaking Pérez and new signing Nicolás Gentilio. He was an undisputed starter for the club during year, but suffered team relegation. After Cerro Largo's relegation Campaña was loaned to fellow top-tier club Racing de Montevideo, for one year. A second-choice to Jorge Contreras, his only match for the club occurred on 13 November 2010 in a 2–0 loss at Danubio. Returning to Cerro Largo for 2011–12, Campaña was again an undisputed starter as his side achieved qualification for 2012 Copa Sudamericana by finishing fourth.
Defensor Sporting
In January 2013, he moved back to his first club Defensor on a six-month loan deal. An immediate starter due to Yonatan Irrazábal's injury, he finished the…
Campaña represented Uruguay at under-20 level at the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt, but as the third goalkeeper. He was called up by Óscar Tabárez for the 2012 Summer Olympics being held in London, Great Britain, playing all three matches of the tournament as his side was knocked out in the group stage. Campaña made his full international debut for Uruguay on 27 May 2016, replacing Martín Silva late into a 3–1 friendly win over Trinidad and Tobago. In May 2018, he was named in Uruguay's provisional 26-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, being also included in the final list on 2 June.
Club
As of match played 23 May 2024
International
As of match played 17 November 2020
- National team
- Uruguay
- Club
- Defensor Sporting Club (2005–2006)
- Club
- Deportivo Maldonado (2006–2007)
- Club
- Atenas de San Carlos (2007–2008)
- Club
- Uruguay national under-20 football team (2007–2009)
- Club
- Uruguay men's national football team (2014–)
- Club
- Defensor Sporting Club (2013–2015)
- Club
- Cerro Largo FC (2008–2013)
- Club
- Atenas de San Carlos (2008–2008)
- Club
- Racing Club de Montevideo (2010–2011)
- Club
- Club Atlético Independiente (2015–)
- Club
- Uruguay Olympic football team (2012–2012)
- Club
- Deportivo Maldonado (2007–2007)
- Club
- Club Atlético Independiente (2016–)
- Club
- Uruguay national under-20 football team (2009–2009)
- Club
- Uruguay men's national football team (2016–)
Legacy
Clubs
- Uruguay men's national football team2014current
- Club Atlético Independiente2015current
- Club Atlético Independiente2016current
- Uruguay men's national football team2016current
- Defensor Sporting Club2005–2006
- Deportivo Maldonado2006–2007
- Atenas de San Carlos2007–2008
- Deportivo Maldonado2007–2007
- Uruguay national under-20 football team2007–2009
- Atenas de San Carlos2008–2008
- Cerro Largo FC2008–2013
- Uruguay national under-20 football team2009–2009
- Racing Club de Montevideo2010–2011
- Uruguay Olympic football team2012–2012
- Defensor Sporting Club2013–2015
Played together with
- Adolfo BaránDefensor Sporting Club · 1989–1989
- Adolfo BaránRacing Club de Montevideo · 1994–1994
- Adolfo LimaCerro Largo FC · 2010–2012
- Adolfo LimaCerro Largo FC · 2013–2013
Adrián ArgacháClub Atlético Independiente · 2011–2012- Adrián ArgacháDefensor Sporting Club · 2010–2011
- Adrián ArgacháRacing Club de Montevideo · 2012–2013
Adrián CalelloClub Atlético Independiente · 2006–2008- Adrián CzornomazClub Atlético Independiente · 1987–1989
- Adrián DomenechClub Atlético Independiente · 1981–1981
Adrián FernándezClub Atlético Independiente · 2012–2014- Adrián GabbariniClub Atlético Independiente · 2006–2013
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Identifiers & aliases
Martín Nicolás Campaña Delgado is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Uruguayan Primera División club Liverpool.
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