Height is just a number?
175cm is not an unacceptable height for footballers, after all, Messi is only 169cm, but what about a defender?
People will always remember the last defensive player who won the Ballon d'Or, the height that many players could not reach, and the defenders who now have a high reputation, such as Van Dijk, Ramos, Kallidou Koulibali, Chiellini, etc., can not touch it, but Cannavaro, the captain who is only 175cm, can win the Ballon d'Or for winning the World Cup.
We always suspect that the defender who is not physically superior doesn't we? Just like doubting him - Lisandro Martinez.
Faced with such a test, I think that Lisandro Martinez will not be silent anymore, and this time, he will prove himself with what he has learned. Silent, he looked at himself and home. "That's right! I have nothing, but I still have football at least."
Lisandro Martinez's family is definitely not wealthy, and even in many cases, Lisandro Martinez will lie in bed hungry, but when recalling this somewhat difficult time, Lisandro Martinez always has a shy smile.
"That's where dreams start, and no matter how tired and hungry I am, I can forget everything as long as I give me a ball."
The most difficult environments are often the most inspiring for people's unity. In The home of Lisandro Martinez, the feelings of parents and two children are indescribable. My father has always been proud of Lisandro Martinez, especially in football, he is definitely the biggest pillar of Lisandro Martinez, and it is this emotion that has led to that classic film. When the father of Lisandro Martinez heard his son selected for the Argentine national team in 2019, those who left were not only moved tears, but also the pride of the entire family, accompanied by the bittersweet and bittersweet they experienced together, at this moment, it was incomparably sweet.
Life experience is definitely the best mentor for people.
From that time, he knew that his football was not only a ball of pentagons and hexagons, but also a driving force for his progress.
Because of his poor background, Lisandro Martinez can better appreciate everyone's discomfort. Lisandro Martinez has a weak heart, he absolutely knows how to put himself in the shoes of the person, "when I see a person who is not having a good time, I will try to help him".
Remember last year's Ajax big win over VVV-Venlo 13-0?
When the players on the team are immersed in the joy of their own goals, you will see the short man walking alone to the lonely people, and a "thank you" is the most prosaic, but the best antidote to the sadness at that time. Football has never been just a competitive sport, it is beyond the inspiration of "it", and sometimes when you look down, you will see how long the shadow of Lisandro Martinez has been built.
The smallest of him has the greatest dreams
Silent, he looked at the tall goal, "What does it matter if you're short, you can look at my idol Gabriel Heinze!" ”
When he said his dream, how small, but great. "I want to go to soccer school!" That's the place of his dreams at the age of 4, there is no temptation, the only thing is football, which has completely occupied life. He would call it his first home and make many friends who would play in Europe together, yet he knew it wouldn't be his finish and being short wouldn't be his flaw because he saw Carlos Tevez's amazing performance in the World Cup.
Silent, he looked in the mirror, and the jersey he was wearing had long since changed from white to black and red, "Idols, I'm here!" ”
Seven Ballon d'Ors, the clothes that were once half red and half red, after turning into a red and blue crossover, have long been the dream of all the young players in Argentina.
Not the riverbed, not the Boca youth, but the old Boy of Newell.
There is no child in Argentina who does not regard Messi as his idol, but more importantly, as a defender, he gradually embarked on the path of his idol, he knows that Heinze came this way, the same perseverance, the same training, who said that he can't succeed as short as an idol?
Of course, in addition to his skills, Lisandro Martinez's departure also taught the boy several important skills, "independence" and "patience".
Without the help of his parents, Lisandro Martinez had to wash his own clothes, learn not to go hungry, learn anything on his own, and I believe that this would not be so uncomfortable for him to join Europe in the future.
At Newell, The Old Boy Lisandro Martinez grew up, but it was beyond everyone's expectations, when Lisandro Martinez went from a pure defender to an all-rounder who could meet the needs of his coach.
But how did Lisandro Martinez, who has good skills, decide he wanted to be a defender?
I think this must mention his own inner thoughts, yes, Lisandro Martinez can definitely be a full-back, a back, but in life is constantly defending for the "economy", he unconsciously hopes that he can become the best defender of the team, coupled with the inspiration of his idol, naturally also makes Lisandro Martinez more determined This is his heart.
"To be a good defender, you don't just have to defend well."
This sentence constantly affects Lisandro Martinez, who has become more "comprehensive", knowing that to be successful enough, not only to have defense, what if he can attack? Am I going to be the player I'm the most important on the team? These questions constantly impacted Lisandro Martinez, and it was because of this kind of thinking that he became argentina's hottest defender in an instant. Everyone has seen a defender who can tackle the ball, but who has seen a defender who can pass the ball and even score?
Although he has only played once in Newell Old Boys, since being loaned to Defensa y Justicia in 2017, Lisandro Martinez has continued to maintain a good record, contributing key goals to the team, repeatedly blocking the threat of forwards, don't forget that at this time, he only has more than 170cm points.
Silent, he looked at the Argentine flag, "Perhaps, it would be better for me to wait a little longer!" ”
Not only does Lisandro Martinez believe in his ability, but many of Europe's top clubs also believe in his potential. But it is true that Lisandro Martinez did not rush, and at the time he made the right decision, "I will not go to Europe easily until I receive the team policy". It was definitely an act of independence, and it was also to see a child slowly transform from a boy to a man, learning calmly and not impetuously, Lisandro Martinez knew how to take responsibility for his career, and also made plans that many people did not expect. Sometimes patience, etc., will bring more fresh and sweet fruit.
In 2019, Ajax
The amazed young people and the incessant cheering are still ringing in the ears of the fans.
However, the Dutch champions are already in the process of dismantling and restructuring the next team, and it is almost impossible to leave the team's young potential The departure of geniuses such as De Jong and Mates De Ligt has long been inevitable. This makes the team even if the youth training, veterans are still not enough to maintain the team's combat strength, and Ajax, who constantly calls himself a "star processing factory", has also begun to put their tentacles on the South American continent.
Antoni, Lisandro Martinez, the best players from the two South American powers, have naturally become their most sought-after goals.
At the age of 21, many players have already landed in Europe, and Lisandro Martinez, who has been waiting for a long time, has finally connected with European teams. The team with its own national predecessors, with a full range of football styles, and a well-thought-out coach, everything is perfect, and perhaps the most important place for you to join.
In the case that everyone has long forgotten Lisandro Martinez, he has not lost himself, and Lisandro Martinez believes that he is still on the right path, and still is!
Many teams may have long forgotten the "older rookie", but Ajax definitely did not forget, they secretly and carefully handled the transfer matters, and even in order to prevent other teams from cutting their beards when the summer window opened, as early as May 20, 2019, they quickly asked Lisandro Martinez to come for a medical examination. It can also be seen that Ajax attaches great importance to him.
While he was worried about the differences in cultures and geographies and competitions between South America and Europe, Lisandro Martinez had already proven himself different. As mentioned earlier, his outstanding rapid adaptability in youth training, coupled with Ajax's more arranged compatriots such as Nicolas Tagliafico and Lisandro Magaland, let Lisandro Martinez completely worry-free into training, and the team's big brother Klaas Jan Huntelaar, dutchman Van der Beek will also try to help him live in Amsterdam, these are all help for Lisandro Martinez to quickly integrate.
Silent, he gradually stopped being silent, because he knew that the weak and the strong on this side could only stay.
The pressure on this position is enormous, and it may be near, or even forever, even with the title of "Argentine genius defender", he knows that it may be difficult to gamble on his reputation.
The last person to stand here, the one who became the captain of the team at the age of 18 and helped the team reach the final four of the Champions League last season, Ajax is the youngest captain in the history of the Champions League semi-finals, and the figure of the tall and quirky is absolutely unforgettable. And the height of the defender who is now supplemented is actually a length of a ruler away from Mattels De Ligt, and the inspection of the magnifying glass is absolutely indispensable.
Lisandro Martinez had to adapt to the game, had to adapt to a faster style of play!
In the 19/20 season, Lisandro Martinez had many opportunities to play, but by the start of the 21st season, everything was different again. Eric Tenhach completely put him on the bench, no starting chances, no substitutes, no one knows what happened, and Eric Tenhach's explanation remains vague.
But Lisandro Martinez didn't make a disgruntled voice because of this, and at the same time, he analyzed the impact of many games with him or without him, all in order to prove that he was very adapted to the system.
A turnaround, let the stumbling Ajax, once again have the opportunity to storm youth. After a ridiculous game in January 2021, Ajax and PSV have only one point difference left, and such an urgent situation has also made them have to make some decisions in the winter window, bringing forward Alai from West Ham United, while re-activating two Latin American players Alvarez and Lisandro Martinez.
Chance, always the fairest for those who are ready, always is.
He will not leave again, after standing in the position he needs most, Lisandro Martinez has never left the starting 11-man list, and such a decision not only helped the team continue to dominate the Netherlands, but also allowed Lisandro Martinez to soar to become the world's most watched defender.
Everything had to be challenged, and with different passes and defenses, Lisandro Martinez felt the oppressive discomfort of this league and appeared naked in front of him. However, Lisandro Martinez was not overwhelmed by the pressure, on the contrary, his backline with Urian Timber, Daly Blind and Pelle Scholes helped the team win the domestic double and reach the final four in the Europa League.
Like the nickname "Butcher", defending every ball as if it were the last, he won the nickname without mercy, and won all the applause from the Amsterdam Stadium.
And when it comes to Europe, it is often not only in terms of skill, on various occasions, Lisandro Martinez has become more courageous to express himself, from the previous silence of things, to the current talk about social issues, it is difficult to imagine that this will be Lisandro Martinez from Argentina, yes, the silent Lisandro Martinez.
In his speeches on violent incidents, Lisandro Martinez always spared no effort to speak out, whether it was to contain it or to help with all his might. Lisandro Martinez never forgets what happened to him as a child, so he hopes to use his experience to help society.
Cheerful, at this time he faded the cloak of silence.
In addition to his success in European football, Lisandro Martinez has also continued to improve in the national team, from U23 to adult teams, Lisandro Martinez spent only half a year to complete one of his childhood dreams.
This is not only a trophy for which the king of the ball proves himself, but also a long-lost title for Argentina.
The Copa America, once touted as the "Weekly Cup" by fans around the world, was finally held in his hands after all the hardships, and he knew that this reward was not easy to come by, without Rodrigo de Paulo's exquisite cross-passing, without Messi carrying his own body, without the fierce toughness of Nicolas Otamendi, there would not be a moment for him to kiss the trophy.
From childhood to the present, standing on his own land in Argentina, he has seen too many predecessors walking off the stage in tears. The Pampas eagles of Batistuta, Claudio Caniggia, Perón, Riquelme and many more, as well as their idol Heinze. He also cried when he won the championship, but the difference was that it was tears of excitement.
Greatness begins from this moment.
To understand that in addition to Messi's friendship with Suarez, Lisandro Martinez, who has a similar career trajectory, also showed their friendship.
In the Copa America, we can often see that Messi has a lot of interaction with Lisandro Martinez after the game. The two youth training products of the same old boy are not tall in height, but they have a strength that is different from ordinary people.
After the Copa America, Messi was the first to find his "apprentice" Lisandro Martinez, perhaps at this moment, only the two of them know that this trophy is not easy to come by.
The baptism of summer vacation is definitely the best nourishment for Lisandro Martinez to grow.
With the experience of a champion, Lisandro Martinez no longer said in his heart, this time he said out loud, "We will succeed!" ”
The chasers behind the league are in hot pursuit, but there are thrills, and he still helps Ajax complete his fourth title in recent years.
In the Champions League, Borussia Dortmund? Haaland? In the group stage, he and Timber resisted the fierce attacks of the forwards of each house and scored 18 points to enter the knockout round.
Long biography, that is an art, but only the person who has achieved the most proficiency in this skill can call him an art; Defending, that is a kung fu, but only the person who puts it in full swing can say that he has learned kung fu.
In the Champions League, in an all-round team and environment, Lisandro Martinez fully demonstrated what "art" and "kung fu" are.
With a long pass in the game and a precise prejudgment of the position, Lisandro Martinez broke everyone's doubts and used his only height of 175cm to do anything beyond his height.
Even if the Champions League is eliminated in the round of 16, it still does not hurt That Lisandro Martinez won the Ajax Player of the Year award in the 21/22 season. With the arrival of his mentor Eric Tenhach at Manchester United, news of Lisandro Martinez's subsequent transfer has continued to come.
55 million euros is definitely not a number that any defender or team can afford to support and give, how much ability a defender from the Dutch First Division will have. But just watching Eric Tenhach so aggressively bring Lisandro Martinez to the Theater of Dreams may give us a glimpse of that.
Looking forward to it, the former Red Devils also have such a frightening defensive line as Heinze and Leo Ferdinand, don't they?
He's such a strong player that a lot of people would say watching Lisandro Martinez play as if he didn't know what the pain was. After seeing so many collisions on the defensive line and patting the dirt on his body, you will see Lisandro Martinez getting up and running without a problem, Lisandro Martinez is very good at passing, but he knows his rhythm, he will not ask for the fastest pass to the feet of his teammates, but wait for the best time to kill with one shot.
The last Manchester United will choose him, absolutely have the reason for the team to strengthen, yes, Lisandro Martinez is only 175cm tall in the Premier League is certainly the shortest center-back, but his mobility is not Maguire, Victor Lindelof and others can be compared, plus still work in the same team as his mentor Eric Tenhach, I believe he can also quickly adapt and integrate into the team's system, and continue to shine.