Lisandro Martinez is a professional footballer for Manchester United.
The tenacious Argentine was one of Erik ten Hag‘s first Manchester United signings – and has been one of the best.
Martinez, despite being small in stature, is an absolute animal at the back. He possesses an inept ability to be in the right place at the right time and is one of the best ball-playing centre-backs the Premier League has to offer.
So, with this – here is a look into the life of Manchester United’s ‘Butcher’.
Who is Lisandro Martinez?
Martinez is a professional footballer who plays for Manchester United. He plays as a centre-back. Erik ten Hag acquired the Argentine in 2022 from Ajax in a deal worth up to £57m.
Martinez began his footballing career at Argentinian side Newell’s Old Boys, before joining Defensa y Justicia in 2017, initially on loan. He then signed for Ajax in 2019, where he made 120 appearances over three seasons and won two Eredivisie titles and one KNVB Cup. He also won the Ajax Player of the Year trophy in the 2021–22 season.
Martinez then got his move to Manchester United, where he quickly became a fan favourite at Old Trafford, with thousands of Red Devils fans admiring ‘The Butcher’.
Lisandro Martinez height
Martinez is 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in). The centre-half was heavily scrutinized on his arrival to the Premier League, with pundits speculating whether he’d be up for the physical nature of England’s top flight. He soon proved all his doubters wrong – and then some.
When was he born?
Lisandro Martinez was born on the 18th of January 1998.
Lisandro Martinez number
Martinez wears the number six for Manchester United’s first-team squad. As for his Argentina, he sports the number 25.
Lisandro Martinez celebration
Martinez does not have a signature celebration, but he does have some memorable ones. This includes when he slide-tackled the corner flag against Arsenal in the Premier League and when also slide-tackled both Wout Weghorst and Fred against West Ham in the FA Cup.
Lisandro Martinez chant
“Tiptoe, through the KOP end, with a cleaver, he’s from Argentina!” and “ARGENTINA, ARGENTINA, ARGENTINA” can often be heard ringing around Old Trafford on a matchday.
Martinez has said he gets ‘goosebumps‘ when fans chant this at the stadium.
Lisandro Martinez girlfriend
Martinez’ girlfriend is called Muri Lopez. She is an Instagram Star and a Model. She was born in Argentina and is currently living in Manchester, due to Martinez’ switch to England.
The pair first met when they were just 14 years old, but is unknown the exact date as to when they became an item. Muri and Martinez have no children but do own a French bulldog called Polo.
Lisandro Martinez Twitter
Martinez’ Twitter/X account is @LisandrMartinez.
Lisandro Martinez salary
Martinez earns £120,000 per week at Manchester United and has an annual salary of £6,240,000.
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