Daniel James Martin (born 19 April 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Accrington Stanley. He will become a free agent on 30 June 2026.
Career Martin joined the Accrington Stanley Academy at the Under 9 level, and signed his first professional contract in September 2020. In September 2021, Martin joined Northern Premier League Premier Division club South Shields on loan, where he remained for two months before joining league rivals Bamber Bridge.
On 9 August 2022, Martin was named in the starting XI for his professional debut in the EFL Cup in a 2–2 draw at home at Crown Ground against Tranmere Rovers. On 24 September 2022, Martin made his football league debut in a League One fixture coming off the bench in the 63 minute for Seamus Conneely in a 1–0 win against Bristol Rovers.
On 14 January 2026, Martin joined National League North club Marine on a one-month loan.
He departed Accrington Stanley upon the expiry of his contract at the end of the 2025–26 season.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAccrington Stanley2022–23League One2102010502902023–24League Two3202010504002024–25League Two60101000802025–26League Two100001030140Total6905040130910South Shields (loan)2021–22NPL Premier Division9010—10110Bamber Bridge (loan)2021–22NPL Premier Division19000—00190Marine (loan)2025–26National League North5000—1060Career total102060401501270
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