Lisandro Martínez
#6 · Defender · age 27
86
WC26 rating
- Recent form
- 56
- Career peak
- 74
- League level
- 100
- Competition pedigree
- 81
- International pedigree
- 74
- Longevity
- 69
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Career by season
Source: sofascore · fetched 2026-05-29
Martínez gives Argentina a left-footed option in the centre-back pairing and the ball-progression element that Romero doesn’t always provide. The pair complement each other well, with Lisandro’s lower centre of gravity balancing Cuti’s aerial dominance.
In a tournament where opposition will sit deep, his ability to step into midfield and play forward passes is more valuable than his defensive work.
Strengths
- Left-footed line-breaking passes from centre-back
- Aerial winning despite his 1.75m frame — exceptional spring and timing
- Tackling and ball recovery in the half-space
Recent form
Back to full fitness through the 2025-26 Premier League run-in after a 2024 metatarsal recovery.
His Defensa y Justicia teammates nicknamed him 'El Carnicero' (The Butcher) for his hard tackling during his teenage years.