Lisandro Martínez: Man United & Argentina Profile, Stats & Style

Lisandro Martínez (born 18 January 1998) is an Argentine centre-back for Manchester United and the Argentina national team. Fans call him Licha; opponents feel the nickname “The Butcher”—aggressive duels, sharp recovery timing, and long diagonal passes from the back.

Quick answer: Martínez is United’s No. 6 and a World Cup winner (Qatar 2022) who also lifted Copa América in 2021 and 2024. Club path: Newell's Old Boys → Defensa y Justicia → Ajax → Manchester United (2022). Follow United and Argentina live scores, then use FindResultBD Live TV when you need a sports stream.

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Appearances and goals below reflect public career tallies around September–October 2026 and can move after every matchday.

Player snapshot

• Full name: Lisandro Martínez
• Born: 18 January 1998 — Gualeguay, Entre Ríos, Argentina
• Height / foot: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) · left-footed ball-playing CB
• Position: Centre-back (also used at left-back / defensive midfield earlier in career)
• Club: Manchester United · shirt 6
• Country: Argentina · senior debut March 2019

Club career path

Newell's & Defensa y Justicia

He came through Club Urquiza, Club Libertad and Newell's Old Boys, making one Primera appearance for Newell's in 2016–17. A loan to Defensa y Justicia in 2017 became permanent (50% rights bought in 2018). That platform sold him to Europe.

Ajax (2019–2022)

Ajax paid about €7 million in 2019. Across three seasons he logged roughly 120 appearances, won two Eredivisie titles and a KNVB Cup, and was named Ajax Player of the Year for 2021–22. Scouts sold him as tough, left-footed, and progressive with the ball—traits that defined his Dutch years.

Manchester United (2022–)

United signed him in July 2022 for a reported £47–49m plus add-ons (~£8.5m), on a five-year deal, taking the No. 6 shirt. Debut: Premier League loss to Brighton (Aug 2022). He won United’s Player of the Month for August after strong showings vs Liverpool and Southampton.

• First United goal: 22 Jan 2023 vs Arsenal (Emirates)
• First trophy: 2023 EFL Cup final win vs Newcastle
• 2024 FA Cup final: returned from injury to help beat Manchester City 2–1; Pep Guardiola publicly rated him among the world’s top centre-backs after that final
• Anfield moment: opened scoring in a 2–2 draw vs Liverpool (5 Jan 2025)—first United league goal there since 2018

Injuries have interrupted him: metatarsal (2023), another foot issue, MCL (2024), then ACL vs Crystal Palace (Feb 2025) that ended that season. By April 2026 he was also serving a three-match ban after a red card vs Leeds. League tally around Sept 2026: about 80 Premier League apps, 3 goals; overall United ~115 appearances, 4 goals.

Argentina international

Youth caps at U20 and U23 led to a senior debut vs Venezuela (22 March 2019, Madrid). Major honours:

• Copa América 2021 winner
• Finalissima 2022 winner (unused vs Italy)
• FIFA World Cup 2022 winner — minutes vs Australia, Netherlands, Croatia; unused in the final shootout win vs France
• Copa América 2024 winner — first senior international goal in the Ecuador quarter-final (penalties after 1–1)
• FIFA World Cup 2026 — scored and assisted in extra-time win vs Cape Verde (R32); started the final vs Spain but went off injured as Argentina finished runners-up

Caps/goals around early October 2026: about 38 appearances, 2 goals.

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Style of play

Martínez is a progressive centre-back: composure in build-up, range of passing (he led Eredivisie passes-per-90 in 2021–22), and physical edge despite being short for the position. He wins duels, steps into midfield lines, and has drawn Nemanja Vidić comparisons at Old Trafford—including public praise from Vidić himself for aggression and leadership.

Career stats at a glance

• Defensa y Justicia: ~58 apps, 3 goals
• Ajax: 120 apps, 6 goals · 2× Eredivisie · KNVB Cup
• Manchester United: ~115 apps, 4 goals · EFL Cup 2023 · FA Cup 2024
• Career (all clubs): ~294 apps, 13 goals
• Argentina: World Cup 2022, Copa América 2021 & 2024, Finalissima 2022; WC 2026 runner-up

How to follow Martínez live

• Club: Manchester United Premier League / cup fixtures — live score apps for goals, cards, minutes
• Country: Argentina internationals and tournament knockout nights
• Stream tip (BD): rights differ by match — check licensed packs and FindResultBD Live TV for available sports channels

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FAQ — Lisandro Martínez

What club does Lisandro Martínez play for?
Manchester United in the Premier League; shirt number 6.

What position is he?
Primarily centre-back; capable at left-back or defensive midfield.

Why is he called The Butcher?
For his aggressive tackling and physical defensive style.

Has he won a World Cup?
Yes — Qatar 2022 with Argentina. Argentina were runners-up at the 2026 World Cup.

When did United sign him?
July 2022 from Ajax for a reported £47–49m plus add-ons.

Bottom line

Lisandro Martínez is elite when fit: a left-footed destroyer-builder who wins trophies with club and country. Injury history is the caveat for United fans; for Argentina he remains a trusted tournament centre-back. Track minutes on the live scoreboard and open Live TV when you want a sports feed.

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