Career
Born in Darlington, County Durham, Martin started his career with Middlesbrough, where he came through the club"s youth system and was given a youth team scholarship (YTS) in 2007. He was a prolific goalscorer at both youth and reserve levels, scoring 19 goals in 39 matches for the academy team, and 17 goals in 26 appearances for the reserve side. Following a short work experience loan at Northampton Town, in February 2010 Martin joined Hungarian side Újpest on loan until the end of the season.
After being released by Middlesbrough in June 2010 on the 23 July 2010, he signed with Icelandic 1. deild karla outfit ÍA, initially on a short-term contract to the end of the campaign.
He made his debut five days later, coming on as a second-half substitute for Stefán Örn Arnarson in the 1–1 draw with Fjölnir, and scored his first goal for the club two weeks afterwards in the 2–2 draw away at Þór Akureyri. After two successful seasons, Icelandic Champions KR bought Martin for a nominal fee.
Due to his strong performances he was named the best foreign player in the league and was selected in the "Team of the year". During the season Martin also made his first appearance in the Union of European Football Associations Europa League scoring his first goal in that competition against Glentoran.