| Anthony Martial Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 11¼ in |
| Weight | 76 kg |
| Date of Birth | December 5, 1995 |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Anthony Martial is a French professional footballer who is best known for his career as a forward for Manchester United and the France national team. He has also played for teams like Lyon, Sevilla, and Monaco in the past. During the course of his career, Anthony has won several tournaments such as EFL Cup, FA Cup, FA Community Shield, UEFA European Under-19 Championship, UEFA Nations League, UEFA European Championship, and has been the recipient of honors like “Golden Boy”, Manchester United‘s “Players’ Player of the Year”, and Premier League‘s “Player of the Month”.
Born Name
Anthony Joran Martial
Nick Name
Martial
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Massy, Essonne, France
Nationality
Occupation
Professional Footballer
Family
- Siblings – Johan Martial (Older Brother) (Professional Footballer), Dorian Martial (Brother) (Professional Footballer)
Manager
Martial is signed with USFA Management.
Position
Winger / Forward
Shirt Number
9
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 11¼ in or 181 cm
Weight
76 kg or 167½ lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Anthony Martial is married to Samantha Martial with whom he has a daughter Toto.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
He is of Guadeloupean descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Short hair
Brand Endorsements
Anthony is sponsored by Nike.
He has also appeared in a TV commercial for Foot Locker.
Religion
Roman Catholicism
Best Known For
Receiving the 2015 Golden Boy Award for the best U-21 player in Europe. Martial is also known for his finishing skills and speed which are his biggest advantages on the football pitch.
First Football Match
He had his debut for Lyon on December 6, 2012, in a Europa League match with 2-0 success over Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona.
On November 24, 2013, Anthony debuted for AS Monaco in a match against FC Nantes.
Martial first played for Manchester United on September 12, 2015, in a 3-1 victory over Liverpool.
On September 4, 2015, Martial had his official debut for the senior national team of France in a game against Portugal.
Strengths
- Speed
- Finishing
- Crossing
- Dribbling
- Quickness
Weaknesses
- Defensive contribution
- Commit fouls often
Anthony Martial Facts
- Martial’s youth trainers stated that as a kid, he was very quiet and shy.
- He began his football career at a youth club called CO Les Ulis based in Paris.
- Another French professional Patrice Evra mentored Martial during his stay at CO Les Ulis.
- When he was 14, he joined Lyon’s academy.
- On June 30, 2013, Martial signed a three-year deal with AS Monaco for the price of 5 million euros plus bonuses.
- On September 1, 2015, Anthony shifted to the English club Manchester United after he penned a four-year deal worth 36 million British pounds with the potential to rise up to 58 million British pounds.
- He was selected as the PFA Fan’s Player of the Month for September and a Premier League Player of the Month for September during the 2015-2016 season.
- Martial competed for the U-19 national team of France at the 2013 European Championship in which they finished second behind Serbia.
