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What position does Anthony Martial play?
Anthony Martial primarily plays as a forward or striker for Manchester United and the French national team.
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How many goals has Anthony Martial scored for Manchester United?
As of 2021, Anthony Martial has scored over 80 goals for Manchester United in all competitions since joining the club in 2015.
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Has Anthony Martial won any major trophies with Manchester United?
Yes, Anthony Martial has won several major trophies with Manchester United, including the UEFA Europa League and the EFL Cup.
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What is Anthony Martial's playing style known for?
Anthony Martial is known for his pace, dribbling ability, and finishing skills, making him a versatile and dangerous attacker on the field.
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How did Anthony Martial perform in the 2018 FIFA World Cup?
Anthony Martial was part of the French national team that won the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, contributing to their success with his performances during the tournament.
Childhood & Early Life
Anthony Joran Martial was born on December 5, 1995, in Massy, Essonne, France, to Joran Martial and Audrey Martial. He has two brothers both of whom are also footballers. His older brother, Johan, is a defender for Troyes while his other brother Dorian is part of the senior team at Les Ulis.
Martial’s parents made the education of their children their highest priority. As a youth, he was described to be quiet and aloof.
In 2001, Anthony Martial joined the CO Les Ulis football academy in Paris. Legendary French internationals Thierry Henry and Patrice Evra are both alumni of the academy. He also underwent trials for the Manchester City Youth academy at the same age.
In 2009, a 14-year old Martial was scouted out by the Olympique Lyonnais academy. His success at the academy resulted in him getting selected for the French U-17 team that was to participate in the 2012 UEFA European U-17 Championship to be held in Slovenia.
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Career
On December 6, 2012, Anthony Martial made his professional debut for Lyon in a Europa League Group match against Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona.
He made his Ligue 1 debut on February 3, 2013, against Ajaccio, when he substituted Rachid Ghezzal in the 79th minute. Lyon eventually lost the game 3-1.
He signed a three-year contract with AS Monaco on June 30, 2013, for a fee of €5 million plus bonuses. He made his first appearance for them on November 24, 2013, at the age of 17.
In his second season at AS Monaco, Martial scored nine goals in just 36 Ligue 1 games. He scored his first UEFA Champions League goal on August 4, 2015, in AS Monaco’s 4-0 home victory against BSC Young Boys.
He made his debut for the senior French team on August 26, 2015, in a friendly against Portugal.
On September 1, 2015, Manchester United signed him for a record fee of £36 million on a four-year contract. At the time, this was the highest ever transfer fee paid for a teenager.
Martial scored on his Old Trafford debut on September 12, 2015, in his team’s 3-1 victory over Liverpool.
He made his first start for the French national team on 11 October 2015 in a friendly against Denmark. Martial’s assist helped Olivier Giroud score the first goal in the team's 2-1 victory.
Martial ended the 2015-2016 season as United's top scorer in both the league and overall competitions with 11 goals and 17 goals respectively.
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His exceptional performances in this season for United earned him a place in France’s team for the Euro 2016 tournament.
Anthony Martial got off to a shaky start in the 2016-2017 season under new manager Jose Mourinho. Problems in his personal life were said to be the reason behind his below-par performances.
Awards & Achievements
Martial was the recipient of the 2015 Golden Boy Award for the best under-21 player in Europe.
Martial’s first accolade at United was the ‘PFA Fan’s Player of the Month’ for September 2015. Only a few days later, he won the ‘Goal of the Month’ award for his stunning goal against Liverpool. He also won the ‘Premier League Player of the Month’ for September, making him the third-youngest player ever to receive the honor.
He has won one FA Cup, one English League Cup, one Europa League as well as an English Super Cup at Manchester United.
Personal Life & Legacy
Martial has two daughters with his ex-wife Samantha Helena Jacquelinet. He has been dating reality TV star, Melanie De Cruz since the end of 2016.
Anthony’s father Joran Martial is also his and his brothers’ manager as his wish was to be more involved in his children’s lives.
Facts About Anthony Martial
Anthony Martial is known for his love of video games, especially FIFA, and often plays against his teammates in his free time.
Martial is a big fan of tattoos and has several inked on his body, each with a special meaning to him.
Martial has a passion for fashion and is often seen sporting stylish and trendy outfits off the field.
Martial is multilingual and can speak several languages fluently, including English, French, and Portuguese.
