Nelson Martinez (born March 3, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender who currently plays for Carolina Core FC in MLS Next Pro.
Martinez made his professional debut on June 5, 2019, in a 3âÂÂ2 win against Swope Park Rangers. He signed his first professional contract with Loudoun United on June 26, 2020, for the remainder of the 2020 season.
In March 2021, Martinez joined North Carolina FC of USL League One.
Martinez is a dual national of the United States and El Salvador.