A footballer from Irun, Odei Martin, has achieved promotion to the fifth tier of English football with Worthing F.C., a historic milestone for the club and for his personal journey. After completing the England The Chance program in 2018, the player moved to England with the ambition of reaching professional football.
This promotion is the team's first to this division, culminating in a dream season. The achievement was secured on the final matchday, at home and in front of their fans, which added a significant emotional layer. The footballer highlighted the resilience and mentality shown by the group, especially in the last month, where they managed to close a seven or eight-point gap with the league leader.
I will keep the memories from Saturday forever because it was very emotional and beautiful.
The city also celebrated the promotion with immense joy. This is the footballer's third year at the club, and in the previous two seasons, they narrowly missed out on promotion. People sensed that the achievement was imminent, fostering an atmosphere of confidence and support. The player emphasizes the passion and sense of community in English football, where fans make players feel like stars, regardless of the league.
Although the fifth tier is not officially considered professional, the footballer stresses that it is fully professionalized in terms of budget, infrastructure, and staff. The player intends to remain in England, drawn by the professionalization of the football industry and the atmosphere in the stadiums, although he always considers Euskadi his home.
