Save of the season? Emi Martinez has certainly made a compelling case for that title in the Premier League.
The Aston Villa goalkeeper showcased his incredible reflexes during a dramatic match against Nottingham Forest, despite his team’s 2-1 defeat on Saturday.
In a moment that left fans and pundits alike in awe, the Argentina international was positioned just off his line when Forest’s Nicolas Dominguez sent a powerful header toward the goal. In a split second, Martinez extended his left hand behind him, executing a remarkable behind-the-back save that denied the ball from crossing the line.
Just three minutes later, Martinez celebrated a goal from teammate Jhon Duran, which temporarily put Villa ahead at the City Ground. However, Nottingham Forest turned the tide, scoring twice in the closing minutes to secure a thrilling victory.
Recognized as the world’s best goalkeeper at the Ballon d’Or awards for the past two years, Martinez continues to impress on the global stage.
He is perhaps best remembered for his sensational save in the dying moments of the 2022 World Cup final, where he thwarted France’s Randal Kolo Muani, preserving Lionel Messi’s dream of winning the prestigious trophy.
