Personal Profile About Lisandro Martinez
Lisandro Martínez is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Manchester United in the Premier League. He can also play as a left-back and prefers his left foot. He is also nicknamed “Licha” and sometimes referred to as the “Butcher” for his aggressive playing style.
Martínez began his youth career at Club Atlético Libertad in Gualeguay before joining the Newell’s Old Boys academy. He made his professional debut with Newell’s Old Boys in 2017 and played there until 2019. In 2019, he was loaned to Defensa y Justicia, and later that year he joined Ajax, where he won two Eredivisie titles and two KNVB Cups before transferring to Manchester United in 2022.
The Lisandro Martínez biography notes he was born on January 18, 1998, in Gualeguay, Entre Ríos, Argentina. Internationally, he made his debut for Argentina in 2019 and has been part of the squads that won the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the 2024 Copa América, and the 2022 Finalissima.
Lisandro Martínez Injury
Lisandro Martínez injury problems have kept him out of several Manchester United matches over the years. In February 2025, he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee during a match against Crystal Palace. He underwent surgery and spent nearly ten months recovering before returning in November 2025. Another setback came in February 2026 when he suffered a calf injury, keeping him out until April. He was back playing regularly by October 2026 and featured against Atlético Madrid in the Champions League on October 13.
Lisandro Martínez Height
Lisandro Martínez height is 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm), according to his Premier League profile. He often faces taller opponents but is willing to compete with them for the ball. Since arriving at Manchester United from Ajax in 2022, he has become known for his tackling and passing. He also helped Argentina win the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2024 Copa América.
Lisandro Martínez Wife
Lisandro Martínez wife is often identified as Muriel López Benítez, better known as Muri, although their legal marriage has not been publicly confirmed. They met through mutual friends in Gualeguay, Argentina, when they were teenagers and have been together since around 2013. Muriel later moved to Europe as Lisandro pursued his football career. The couple welcomed their daughter, Aurora, in 2025. In July 2026, Muriel spoke about parenting after a video of Lisandro doing household chores with their daughter attracted attention online.
Lisandro Martínez Age
Lisandro Martínez age is 28 Years. He played for Newell's Old Boys and Defensa y Justicia before Ajax signed him in 2019. He won two Dutch league titles during his time there and moved to Manchester United in July 2022. His first Premier League appearance came the following month. Later that year, he was part of Argentina's squad that won the World Cup in Qatar.