Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez: The GK Shirt That Broke the Internet and Why Chelsea's New #1 Is a 2026 Collector's Pick

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Chelsea #1 & Argentina #23 · Premier League

Goalkeeper shirts are different. They are louder, they are rarer, and they belong to the one player whose face you actually see when the moment goes wrong. Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez is the most famous keeper of his generation — a World Cup winner, a penalty psych-out artist, and now Chelsea's number 1. His shirt is not for the cautious: it is for the fan who wants the story, the scramble, and the celebration. In 2026, that is exactly the kind of kit people are hunting.

#1
Martínez's number at Chelsea (2026-27)
#23
His Argentina goalkeeper number
GK
Goalkeeper cut — rarer than outfield kits
35.80
Fan Edition replicas from (EUR)

Why a goalkeeper shirt hits different

Outfield shirts are everywhere; keeper shirts are not. They use different colors, bigger patterns, and a cut built for someone who spends 90 minutes diving. That scarcity is why GK kits resell higher and age better. A Martínez shirt is the boldest entry point into that world — you are not blending in, and that is the point.

What number is Emi Martínez? (Chelsea 1, Argentina 23)

If you searched 'what number is Emi Martinez' — at Chelsea he wears 1, the classic keeper digit, after his 2026 move. For Argentina he wears 23, the number he lifted the World Cup in. So a Martínez collection spans two icons: the #1 of his new club and the #23 of his country. Both tell a different half of the same story.

Fan Edition vs Player Edition on a GK shirt

Keeper shirts exaggerate everything, so the Fan Edition vs Player Edition gap is wider. Fan Edition is the wearable replica with the bold GK color; Player Edition is the slim, heat-pressed match-day cut that mirrors the scramble-ready fit. For a keeper shirt, Fan Edition is the smarter everyday call — the Player Edition's tightness shows every move. Both are replica, both fan-made.

Blokecore for keepers: how to wear a GK shirt

A GK shirt is already a statement, so let it lead. The Chelsea #1 in blue or the Villa GK in claret-and-blue works over black trousers with zero effort — the pattern does the talking. For a more adventurous soccercore look, the Argentina #23 pops against denim. Keep accessories minimal; a keeper shirt does not need help.

Where to buy a Martínez shirt (and the Chelsea vs Villa question)

We stock the 2026-2027 Chelsea home and away shirts — his new club — plus the Aston Villa goalkeeper shirts from his time there, where he became a cult hero. If you want the current story, go Chelsea #1; if you want the shirt he is loved for, the Villa GK kits are the nostalgic pick. Both ship worldwide from thesoccerkits.com.

Retro Villa: the GK kits worth keeping

Martínez's Aston Villa years are already retro gold. The claret-and-blue goalkeeper shirts — home and the yellow alternate — are the ones collectors message about, because they capture the 'we won things again' energy of his Villa tenure. We keep the current Villa GK prints in stock as the bridge between then and now.

World Cup 2026: Argentina's #23 and the defender's bounce

Argentina go to 2026 as champions, and Martínez is the keeper everyone remembers. Tournament summers lift shirt sales across the board — 'World Cup 2026 jerseys' is already a top search — and an Argentina #23 is the bold, low-competition way to back the holders. Get it before the opener and you own the narrative from kickoff.

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Eight in-stock picks: Chelsea #1 (his new club) and Aston Villa goalkeeper shirts. All Fan Edition replicas.

2026-2027 Aston Villa Goalkeeper Shirt (Black) (Martinez 23)

2026-2027 Aston Villa Goalkeeper Shirt (Black) (Martinez 23)

€39.90

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2026-2027 Aston Villa Goalkeeper Shirt (Yellow) (Martinez 23)

2026-2027 Aston Villa Goalkeeper Shirt (Yellow) (Martinez 23)

€39.90

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2026-2027 Chelsea Home Shirt

2026-2027 Chelsea Home Shirt

€35.80

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2026-2027 Chelsea Home Shirt (Kids)

2026-2027 Chelsea Home Shirt (Kids)

€33.80

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2026-2027 Chelsea Home Shirt (Kids)

2026-2027 Chelsea Home Shirt (Kids)

€35.80

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2026-2027 Chelsea Home Shirt (Womens)

2026-2027 Chelsea Home Shirt (Womens)

€35.80

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2026-2027 Chelsea Away Shirt (Acheampong 34)

2026-2027 Chelsea Away Shirt (Acheampong 34)

€39.90

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2026-2027 Chelsea Away Shirt (Fofana 3)

2026-2027 Chelsea Away Shirt (Fofana 3)

€39.90

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Goalkeeper shirts are the boldest kit you can own. Martínez's #1 is the 2026 collector's pick nobody is talking about yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What number is Emiliano Martínez?
At Chelsea he wears 1 (from the 2026-2027 season); for Argentina he wears 23, the number he wore when Argentina won the World Cup. Both are goalkeeper shirts.
Is Emiliano Martínez a goalkeeper?
Yes. Martínez is a goalkeeper — a World Cup winner with Argentina and the number 1 at Chelsea as of 2026-2027. That is why his shirts are the rarer GK cut.
What is the difference between Fan Edition and Player Edition GK shirts?
Fan Edition is the wearable replica with the bold keeper color; Player Edition is the slim match-day cut. Both are replica shirts, fan-made, and we say so upfront. For keeper shirts, Fan Edition is usually the better everyday choice.
Do you sell Chelsea or Aston Villa Martínez shirts?
Both. We stock the 2026-2027 Chelsea shirts (his current club) and the Aston Villa goalkeeper shirts from his time there. See the grid below.
What is Emi Martínez's nickname?
He is widely known as 'Dibu', a nickname from his early career. You will see it on fans' shirts and social posts more than on the kit itself.
Where can I buy a Martínez shirt?
At thesoccerkits.com — Chelsea #1, Argentina #23 and retro Aston Villa GK shirts, all with worldwide shipping.
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