Elijah Martin
Elijah Kain Martin is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender.
Youth
From Fresno, California, Martin played for Cal Odyssey of the U.S. Development Academy for three years before joining the USL PDL side of the IMG Academy in 2013. Martin joined the LA Galaxy U-17/18 squad for the 2013–2014 U.S. Soccer Development Academy season.
Professional career
Before the 2014 USL Pro season, Martin signed for the LA Galaxy II squad, the reserve side of the LA Galaxy of Major League Soccer. Martin then made his debut for the Galaxy II side on June 8, 2014, against the Dayton Dutch Lions. He came on as a halftime substitute for Dragan Stojkov as the Galaxy II won 5–1. He left the club following the 2015 season.
Martin was announced on April 14, 2016, as a member of the initial roster for the Tampa Bay Rowdies' NPSL reserve side Rowdies 2.
Following San Diego Loyal's disbandment, Martin signed with El Paso Locomotive ahead of their 2024 season. On June 17, 2024, Martin and El Paso Locomotive mutually agreed to part ways.
Martin signed with USL League One expansion club AV Alta on December 27, 2024.
International
Martin has played for the United States U17 side during the 2013 CONCACAF U-17 Championship.