PETALING JAYA: Young Spanish winger Alberto Martin Diaz could be the perfect replacement for Johor Darul Ta’zim's (JDT) outgoing seasoned campaigner Juan Martin. 

The 23-year-old, who goes by the more familiar name of Teto Martin, will be joining the Southern Tigers for the upcoming Super League season. 

The youngster will give JDT head coach Xisco Munoz more tactical options, especially on the flanks with the departure of Martin. 

Martin, 33, said goodbye to JDT after his contract ended, bidding farewell to a club he had called home for the past three years and won multiple trophies with. 

Soon to be wearing the No. 20 jersey, Teto primarily plays on the right wing, but his versatility will allow him to play on the left or even in other attacking positions. 

Born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Teto spent his footballing career with CD Tenerife. 

He made his debut for the team’s reserve squad four years ago, scoring in their win over Atletico Union Guimar in the Spanish Tercera Division (third division) after coming on as a substitute. 

Teto played for the first time at the end of 2021 during a Spanish King's Cup match against CD Ibiza Islas Pitiusas, coming on as a substitute in extra time to help Tenerife win 2-1. 

At 20, he made his professional debut in the Spanish Segunda Division (second division) in 2022, scoring his first goal against Malaga in their 3-1 win. 

Following Tenerife's relegation last season, Teto made the move to Johor to join JDT as they chase their 12th league title.