Summary

Lisandro Martínez (Argentina), Defender, 29 caps, 1 international goal, model: 1.1% to score anytime at WC 2026

Lisandro Martínez

#6 Defender Manchester United FC (ENG) Argentina

Lisandro Martínez is a 28-year-old defender for Manchester United FC (ENG) and Argentina. He has earned 29 caps and 1 international goal for Argentina. Our model puts Argentina's title chance at 9% with a 97% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Lisandro has collected 10 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

29 Caps

1 Goals

0 Season goals

0 Assists

7.02 Form rating

Age28Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)Weight159 lbsMarket value€40.8M

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Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Low

High shots volume Average

Tournament form Steady

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Lisandro Martínez · the model’s read

Lisandro Martínez brings 29 caps and 1 international goal for Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for Manchester United FC (ENG). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Martínez's anytime-goalscoring probability at 1.1% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.01 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Lisandro Martínez: World Cup 2026 Form

How Lisandro has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

7.3

Avg rating 2 games · WC 2026

7.3

Last match vs Austria

7.4

vs Algeria

90 min

7.3

vs Austria

90 min

Lisandro Martínez: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (2 games) alongside the career baseline (34 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 7.3

Career baseline 7.1

— Shotsper 90 min 0.69

— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.12

0.5 Key passesper 90 min 0.4

1.5 Tacklesper 90 min 1.25

0.5 Interceptionsper 90 min 0.81

3 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 3.87

79 Touchesper 90 min 78

At World Cup 2026, Lisandro is rating 7.3 — above his 7.1 career baseline.

Argentina defensive unit

Full squad

The defenders and keepers Lisandro lines up behind for Argentina at World Cup 2026 in Group J.

Nicolás Otamendi Defender 1.37 Tackles / 90

Nicolás Tagliafico Defender 1.86 Tackles / 90

Damián E. Martinez Goalkeeper 7.0 Career rating

Nahuel Molina Defender 2.03 Tackles / 90

Cristian Romero Defender 2.63 Tackles / 90

Gonzalo Montiel Defender 1.85 Tackles / 90

Lisandro Martínez: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Ajax

2019 - 2022

Defensa y Justicia

2018 - 2019

Newells Old Boys

2017 - 2018

Defensa y Justicia

2017 - 2018

Newells Old Boys

2014 - 2017

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

10 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

2× Copa America 2021, 2024

2× Dutch Eredivisie 2020-2021, 2021-2022

1× CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions 2022

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

1 League Titles

5 Cup Competitions

2 International

0 Individual Awards

League Titles 1

2× Dutch Eredivisie
2020-20212021-2022

Cup Competitions 5

1× CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions
2022
1× Dutch KNVB Cup
2020-2021
1× English FA Cup
2023-2024
1× English Football League Cup
2022-2023

+ 1 more competition

International 2

2× Copa America
20212024
1× FIFA World Cup
2022

Lisandro Martínez: Quick Facts

#6Shirt number

28Age

1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)Height

159 lbsWeight

Gualeguay, ArgentinaBirthplace

Manchester United FC (ENG)Club

Part of the Argentina squad at World Cup 2026

Argentina team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Lisandro Martínez play?

Lisandro Martínez plays as a Defender for Manchester United FC (ENG). At World Cup 2026 they represent Argentina.

How many caps does Lisandro Martínez have?

Lisandro Martínez has 29 international caps for Argentina, with 1 international goal.

What trophies has Lisandro Martínez won?

Lisandro Martínez has won 10 career honours. Notable titles include Copa America (x2), Dutch Eredivisie (x2), CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions (x1).

What is Argentina's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Argentina at 9% to win World Cup 2026 and 97% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Argentina in at World Cup 2026?

Argentina are in Group J at World Cup 2026, facing Algeria, Austria, Jordan.