Lisandro Martínez
Argentina
Age
28
Appearances
0
Tackles won
0
About Lisandro Martínez
Lisandro Martínez is a confirmed centre-back in Argentina's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Lionel Scaloni's final 26. The Manchester United centre-back is 28 at kick-off and valued at around €40.00m, a former Argentina youth international.
Argentina were drawn in Group J, alongside Algeria, Austria and Jordan. They open against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on 16 June, then face Austria at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on 22 June before meeting Jordan at the same ground on 27 June. Argentina reached the finals by winning CONMEBOL round-robin qualifying, qualifying on 25 March 2025.
Argentina were drawn in Group J, alongside Algeria, Austria and Jordan. They open against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on 16 June, then face Austria at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on 22 June before meeting Jordan at the same ground on 27 June. Argentina reached the finals by winning CONMEBOL round-robin qualifying, qualifying on 25 March 2025.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
0
Minutes played
0
Tackles won
0
Interceptions
0
Clearances
0
Blocks
0
Playing Style
A left-footed defender at 1.75 m, he has clocked 1,233 minutes this season as he builds back towards full sharpness. At 28 he remains part of Lionel Scaloni's plans, named in the 26 for the 2026 group stage and travelling with the Argentina group for the tournament.
World Cup History
It will not be Lisandro Martínez's first senior World Cup. He was part of Argentina's 2022 squad, and Lionel Scaloni has named him in the 26 once more for the 2026 finals. A left-sided defender Scaloni trusts, he travels as one of the confirmed names for the Argentina group stage.
National Team
Argentina
Tier 1
£32m
📋 Teammates (20)
View teamGoalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Goal Rush Impact
A stopper rather than a scorer, Martínez is the sort whose value never shows up in the goal column, his Argentina record reading 26 caps and 1 goal as he works back towards full sharpness at Manchester United. Argentina's billing on the card is £32m, a Tier 1 one, among the top team picks.
🏆 Goal Rush
Want Lisandro Martínez's Goals in Your Card?
Select Argentina (Tier 1, £32m) in Goal Rush and every goal Lisandro Martínez scores counts towards your total.
Martínez at the 2026 World Cup
Martínez is a confirmed centre-back in Lionel Scaloni's 26-man Argentina squad for the 2026 World Cup. He is in the Argentina side opening their Group J campaign in June.
Picking Argentina in Goal Rush
Argentina sit in Tier 1 this year, valued at £32m. The draw put them in Group J this time.
Lisandro Martínez World Cup 2026 FAQs
Argentina's slot is valued at £32m, a Tier 1 one. First up for Argentina are Algeria, and the card treats Argentina as a unit here.
Martínez is a centre-back for Argentina. He plays his club football for Manchester United and is part of Lionel Scaloni's national-team squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Argentina's final 26.
Yes. With a place in Argentina's 2022 World Cup squad behind him, Martínez reaches a second finals in 2026 after Lionel Scaloni named him in the 26.
For his club, Martínez turns out for Manchester United. Scaloni has him among Argentina's centre-backs in the final 26, with the Group J opener against Algeria coming in mid-June.
100% Deposit Bonus For New Players Today*
Limited Offer For New Players