Henry Martín
A relentless and clinical striker who evolved from a promising prospect into the captain and consistent goal threat for Mexico's most successful club.
Born 1992 (age 34)·Mexican footballer·Birthday: November 18·Millennials
Biography
Henry Martín's football journey is one of steady ascent and lethal efficiency. Born in Mérida, Yucatán, he didn't follow a traditional superstar path through a giant youth academy. Instead, he developed his game with local club Venados before a move to Club Tijuana brought him to the top flight. His sharp instincts in the box caught the eye of Club América, where he truly flourished. At América, Martín transformed from a valuable squad player into an indispensable leader, eventually earning the captain's armband. His style isn't defined by flashy dribbles but by intelligent movement, fierce determination, and a knack for being in the right place to decide games, making him a fan favorite and a pillar of the team's modern success.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Henry was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Henry Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Henry's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Became the captain of Club América, one of the most decorated teams in North America.
- Won multiple Liga MX championships with Club América.
- Has been a regular call-up and contributor for the Mexican national team.
- Finished as the top scorer in the 2022 Apertura tournament of Liga MX.
Did You Know?
He made his professional debut for Venados FC in the Mexican second division.
He scored a hat-trick in the 2023 Campeón de Campeones match against Pachuca.
His middle name is Josué.
“I always try to be in the right place to help the team.”
