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Lisandro Martinez: height, age, team, contract, nickname, salary
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updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:12 PM
Lisandro Martinez's height has attracted a lot of conversation in the Premier League since joining Manchester United in July 2022. The Argentine defender is the shortest centre-back in the league but has proved his doubters wrong with the Red Devils' shirt.
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Lisandro Martinez's age is 24 (as of September 2022). He was born on 18 January 1998 in Gualeguay, Argentina. Lisandro Martinez's nickname is 'the Butcher.' He got the name due to his aggressive style of play.
Full name | Lisandro Martínez |
Nickname | The Butcher |
Date of birth | 18 January 1998 |
Age | 24 (as in September 2022) |
Birthplace | Gualeguay, Argentina |
Religion | Christianity |
Nationality | Argentine |
Height | 1.75 m |
Weight | 75 kg |
Profession | Football player |
Position | Centre-back (25) |
Teams | Manchester United, Argentina national football team |
Parents | Raúl Martinez, Silvina Cabrera |
Sister | Candy |
Spouse | Muri Lopez Benitez |
Weekly Salary | $130,000 |
$33.7 million | |
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Biography
The United centre-back was born and raised in the El Molino neighbourhood of Gualeguay, Entre Ríos, Argentina. Hence, Lisandro Martinez's nationality is Argentine. His parents, Raúl Martinez and Silvina Cabrera, always supported him as a kid alongside his young sister, Candy.
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How tall is Lisandro Martinez?
Lisandro Martinez's height is 1.75 m or 5'7" as of 2022. He is considered the shortest centre-back in the English Premier League. However, the Argentine is taller than some legendary defenders like former Inter Milan player Ivan Cordoba (1.73 m) and Javier Mascherano (1.74 m).
Player | Club | Height |
Lisandro Martinez | Manchester United | 1.75 m |
Cesar Azpilicueta | Chelsea | 1.78 m |
Nathan Ake | Manchester City | 1.80 m |
Thiago Silva | Chelsea | 1.81 m |
Marc Guehi | Crystal Palace | 1.82 m |
Calum Chambers | Aston Villa | 1.82 m |
Malang Sarr | Chelsea | 1.82 m |
Ezri Konsa | Aston Villa | 1.83 m |
Ben Godfrey | Everton | 1.84 m |
Japhet Tanganga | Tottenham Hotspurs | 1.84 m |
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How much does Lisandro Martinez weigh?
The 1.75 m tall defender weighs 75 kg or 170 lbs. He has black hair and eyes. His other body measurements are:
- Chest Size - 41 inches
- Biceps Size- 14 inches
- Waist Size - 32 inches
What is Lisandro Martinez's position?
The Argentine star plays as a left-footed central defender for his clubs and country. He has also played as a left-back and defensive midfielder.
Lisandro Martinez's style of play
Martinez is a highly technical player known for his aggressive and physical defending style of football. However, he also possesses qualities of a modern centre-back, like the ability to dribble and make accurate passes. In addition, he is fast-paced and comfortable with the ball at his feet.
Lisandro's football career
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The Butcher grew up idolizing former Argentine and Man United defender Gabriel Heinze. He began his soccer career at four at Club Urquiza, near his grandfather's house, and later moved to Club Libertad. In 2014, he joined Newell's Old Boys youth team. Below is a breakdown of Lisandro Martinez's teams, from Newell's Old Boys to Man United.
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Newell's Old Boys
Lisandro got promoted to Newell's senior team in the 2016-17 season. He made his professional debut in their defeat to Godoy Cruz. After that, however, he was sent on a season-long loan to Defensa y Justicia.
Defensa y Justicia
Martinez impressed in his first campaign at Defensa y Justicia. As a result, he secured a permanent move to the club during the 2018-19 season. His decent form attracted several European clubs who believed in his abilities.
Ajax
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The Argentine joined Ajax in 2019 for a reported fee of $6.3 million. He became a top centre-back at Ajax. Martinez helped the club win the Johan Cruyff Shield (2019), two Eredivisie titles (2020-21, 2021-22) and the Dutch Cup (2021). He was also named Ajax's player for the 2021-22 season. The Butcher left the club in July 2022 after 120 appearances to join Premier League side Man United.
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Manchester United
The Red Devils completed the transfer of the top-rated defender for around $61.4 million after agreeing to a five-year deal. Lisandro Martinez's contract with the club expires on 30 June 2027.
"I want to thank Ajax and their fans for all the support they gave me. I had an unbelievable time there but feel the moment is right to test myself in another environment. Now I am at the perfect club to do that." Martinez said.
Lisandro Martinez's Man United career began with two defeats to Brighton and Brentford in the Premier League. Since then, he has stepped up to strengthen the defence. His partnership with Raphael Varane has brought a fresh breath to the backline, proving that even short defenders can compete in the Premier League.
Club stats
The Butcher is a top defender but not a prolific goal scorer. Below are his club stats as of September 2022.
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Team | Games | Goals | Assists |
Manchester United | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Ajax | 120 | 6 | 6 |
Defensa y Justicia | 58 | 3 | 5 |
Newell's Old Boys | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 187 | 9 | 11 |
International career
The left-footed centre-back represented Argentina at the U-20 and U-23 levels before making his senior debut in 2019 against Venezuela. He was part of the team that won the 2021 Copa America against Brazil and the 2022 Finalissima against Italy.
Lisandro Martinez's salary
The Argentine is the 10th best palid player at Man United in the 2022-23 season. Following his contract with the club, he earns around $130,000 weekly and $6.7 million annually, the same as Brazilian midfielder Fred.
Lisandro Martinez's net worth
Lisandro has an estimated net worth of $33.7 million from his football career. In addition, he has a market value of $48.3 million, making him one of the most valuable defenders in the Premier League.
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Is Lisandro Martinez married?
The Butcher is not married but dating his childhood friend, Muriel Lopez Benitez. The two reportedly met when Lisandro had joined Newell's Old Boys. Mui Lopez was born on 19 July 1998 in Argentina. She is a professional dancer and Instagram influencer with 43.3k followers on Instagram (as of 26 September 2022).
Lisandro Martinez's cars
The former Ajax defender has an Audi car that he used to drive on the streets of Amsterdam. He reportedly also uses the exact same vehicle in Manchester.
Some people thought Lisandro Martinez's height would make him struggle and flop in the Premier League. But instead, he has lived beyond expectations and strengthened United's defence. He is also among the expected to deliver the 2022 FIFA World Cup to Argentina alongside Lionel Messi.
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