A strong defender with an eye for a pass, Martinez has plenty of experience on the big stage, having won the World Cup and the Copa America with Argentina.

‘Licha’, as he is known by most, quickly became a United fans’ favourite having helped the club lift the Carabao Cup during his first season after joining from Ajax.

Injury issues limited him to just 14 appearances in 2023/24, although he was able to return as a starter in the FA Cup final victory over Manchester City in May.

Martinez has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to respond to setbacks and, after suffering another long-term issue in February 2025, he returned to marshal the backline alongside Harry Maguire during our resurgence under Michael Carrick.