Shekiera Martinez

Shekiera Aisha Martinez is a German professional footballer who plays as a striker for Women's Super League club West Ham United and the Germany national team.

Early and personal life

Martinez was born in 2001 to an Angolan father and an American mother of Mexican and German descent. She grew up in East Hesse, Germany.
Martinez attended the Carl-von-Weinberg-Schule in Germany, studying social education.

Club career

On 1 July 2024, Martinez signed a three year contract with West Ham United, prior to joining Frauen-Bundesliga club SC Freiburg.
On 3 January 2025, Martinez returned to West Ham after her loan spell with SC Freiburg having scored 5 goals and providing two assists in 12 appearances.

International career

Martinez represented Germany internationally at youth level. She was the top scorer of the 2018 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship with nine goals.

Style of play

Martinez mainly operates as a striker. She has been described as "brings a lot of power and energy, but also an additional goal threat".