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Emiliano Martinez is aiming for titles with Aston Villa after being crowned the world’s finest goalkeeper for the second year in a row.

Martinez received the Yashin Trophy at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, adding to his championship from 2023. The Argentinian has helped his country win the World Cup and Copa America in the last two years and hopes to achieve similar success with Villa, who may advance to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday night.

“It’s huge for me,” he stated on the club’s official website.

“I always wanted to play one game for the national team. Coming from such a young age to England and working my way up to success at Aston Villa and with the national team, gaining one (cap) was a privilege.

“Back-to-back (Yashin Trophies) is something I never imagined. I’m just glad to be here today. Thank you to my family and friends.

“Sometimes, when you’re on the field, you behave in a way that helps you win.

“Off the pitch, I’m a father, a proud man, a husband, and a son. On the pitch, I want to do everything I can to support my national team and my club, Aston Villa. “We’re doing wonderful things in the club, and we’re moving forward. We won back-to-back trophies with the national team, and that’s all I care about.” Martinez may receive a rest against Palace, with manager Unai Emery expected to make significant changes to his squad. The Spaniard has stated multiple times this season that the League Cup is at the bottom of his list of priorities as the club strives to compete in the Premier League and Champions League.Tyrone Mings and Boubacar Kamara could be given starting after returning to the first team following long-term knee ailments.