Lisandro Martínez an Argentina football player-Biography
Lisandro Martínez is a prominent Argentine professional footballer. Lisandro plays as a center-back for Premier League club Manchester United and the Argentina national team.
Early Life
Lisandro Martínez was born on January 18, 1998, in Gualeguay, Argentina. His age is currently 24 years old, and his birth sign is Capricorn. Likewise, as for his family background, his mother’s name is Silvina Cabrera, and his Father’s name is Raúl Martinez. He grew up alongside his sister, and his sister often would drive him crazy by going through his stuff.
Professional Life
Reflecting upon Lisandro Martínez’s professional life, he is a professional footballer. Currently, he plays as a center-back for Premier League club Manchester United. Likewise, he began his youth career at Club Urquiza, and Newell’s Old Boys. Similarly, for his senior career, he played for Newell’s Old Boys, Defensa y Justicia, Ajax, and Manchester United at present.
He began his youth career with Newell’s Old Boys and made his professional debut in the final fixture of the 2016–17 season. Likewise, he joined fellow Argentina Primera Divison side Defensa y Justicia on loan in August 2017. He made his first appearance for the club on October 13 against San Lorenzo. After his two appearances, he scored his first senior goal. The club purchased 50% of the rights to him in June 2018.
Moreover, on May 17, 2019, Defensa y Justicia announced that a deal had been agreed upon with Eredivisie team Ajax; subject to the passing of a medical. For his transfer, Ajax paid the Argentine side €7m, it was a four-year contract, with the option of a further year. However, he didn’t officially join until July, though did feature in June friendlies with Quick ’20 and AaB. Likewise, he netted his first goal for the club on September 28, against FC Groningen at the Johan Cruyff Arena.
Furthermore
On July 16, 2022, it was announced that Manchester United agreed to a deal with Ajax for the signing of Martínez. The agreement was that the transfer fee would be between £47 million to £49 million, plus £8.5 million in add-ons. Likewise, the transfer was officially completed on July 27 after signing a five-year contract with the red devils. He wore the number six jersey which was last worn by Paul Pogba. He made his club on August 7, against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League.
Martínez has represented his nation at various levels. Likewise, he won four caps for the Argentina under-20 team at the 2017 South American Youth Football Championship in Ecuador. Likewise, he also received a call-up for the U-20 World Cup but failed to make an appearance. He made one appearance for Argentina at the under-23 level, which was in a 5–0 friendly victory against Bolivia in September 2019.
Moreover, he received his first call-up to the senior team in March 2019. On March 22 he won his opening cap as they lost in Madrid to Venezuela. Likewise, he made one appearance at the 2021 Copa América, which Argentina won. Similarly, Martínez was an unused substitute in Argentina’s 3–0 victory over Italy in the 2022 Finalissima, and in the World Cup final later that year, in which Argentina won 4–2 on penalties against title holders France.
Personal Life
The Argentine footballer Lisandro Martínez is in a relationship with Muri Lopez Benitez. They began dating in 2012, they were 14 years old at that time.
Social Media & Net worth
Lisandro Martínez is active on social media platforms such as Instagram, and Twitter. Likewise, he is active as @lisandromartinezzz on Instagram and has 4.3M followers. Similarly, he is active as @LisandrMartinez and his followers. Moreover, his net worth is assumed to be around £ 31 million.
Body Measurements
Lisandro Martínez stands tall with a height of 1.75m, and he weighs around 75kg. His other body measurements are 41 inches, 14 inches, and 32 inches, Chest size, Biceps size, and Waist size respectively.
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