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Top 10 Amazing Facts about Anthony Martial

Anthony Martial is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Manchester United and the France national team.

In the year 2013, he began his professional career at Lyon and then transferred to AS Monaco for a fee of 6 million Euros.

However, he was a member of Monaco鈥檚 squad for two seasons but he signed for Manchester united in the year 2015 for an initial fee of 36 million Euros.

Which could potentially rise to 57.6 million Euros making Martial the highest fee paid for a teenager in football history at the time.

Furthermore, he was the recipient of the 2015 Golden Boy Awards for the best under 21 players in Europe.

1. Antony Martial was Born in Massy, France

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Martial was born on 5^th December the year 1996 in Massy France. He started playing football at the academy level at the age of 6.

However, he joined the Les Ulis academy when he was 6 years old. In the year 2001, he joined the CO Les Ulis academy where Thierry Henry and Patrice Evra are products of the academy.

Furthermore, in the year 2009 when Martial was 14 years old, he was spotted by scouts from the Olympique Lyonnais academy and joined it the same year.

More so during his second season in the under 17 team, he distinguished himself by scoring 32 goals in 21 games which resulted in a call-up to the France National under 17 football team for the 2012 UEFA European Under 17 Championship in Slovenia.

2. He was Compared to Thierry Henry

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Martial was one of the most talented young players in France. however, when he played for AS Monaco the press compared him to French Legend Thierry Henry and called him 鈥�The next Thierry Henry鈥�.

Furthermore, Martial was fast, prolific, and had great finishing skills, and these abilities led to him being compared to Thierry Henry.

3. Anthony Martial鈥檚 role Models when he was a Kid

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Martial when he was a young boy he was fast and very skillful on the ball. More so he grew up watching his country鈥檚 legends like Thierry Henry, and David Trezeguet and also football icons like Brazil鈥檚 Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.

Martial often looked up to them and tried to imitate their style.

4. His Brothers are Professional Footballers

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Anthony Martial鈥檚 brothers are professional footballers whereby his older brother Johan plays as a defender for the Greek club Panetolikos and also has represented France at the Under 20 level.

More so his other older brother Dorain plays for Les Ulis a football club in France.

5. Anthony Martial was Signed to Manchester United with a Contract Worth 58 million Euros

Anthony Martial completed a move to Manchester United for 36 million euros which potentially rose to 58 million euros on a four-year contract with the option of another year.

Interestingly this was the highest paid transfer for a teenager which broke the previous record of 27 million euros paid by Manchester United for Luke Shaw a year earlier.

Furthermore, Manchester United paid 36 million euros up front for Martial whereby his contract contains three bonus clauses worth 7.2 million euros.

Each takes the potential fee to certain accomplishments being achieved in the next four years. This includes Anthony Martial scoring 25 goals during that span, racking up 25 caps for France, or winning the Golden Ball.

Martial had to achieve all these achievements before June the year 2019.

6. His Manchester United Fans have a Chant for Him

Manchester United fans have a tradition of making chants for the players they adore and love.

In Anthony Martial鈥檚 case, the fans made a chant dedicated to him and it say; 鈥�Tony Martial came from France, The English press said he had no chance, 50 million down the drain, As Tony Martial scores again鈥�.

Furthermore, Manchester United fans sing this chant every time he scores a goal.

7. Anthony Martial was Awarded France Football鈥檚 Golden Boy Award

In the year 2015, Martial was awarded France Football鈥檚 Golden Boy Award. However, this award is given to the best under 21 players in Europe for that particular year.

More so Martial won this award for his wonderful performance for AS Monaco and Manchester United.

Furthermore, his award win silenced a lot of his critics in the press who had predicted that he would fail under the pressure at Manchester United, and also he was overrated as a youngster.

8. His Personal Life

Anthony Martial was married to Samantha Helena who separated from him in the year 2016.

After Martial was involved in a cheating scandal. However Martial and Samantha have a daughter named Peyton.

Furthermore, Martial is now married to Melanie da Cruz who is a model and owns her own fashion line. More so Martial and Melanie have a son named Swan.

9. Anthony Martial loves Wearing the Number 9 jersey

In the year 2015, Martial was given the number 9 jersey when he signed for Manchester United.

However, in July the year, 2016 Manchester United announced that they had signed Zlatan Ibrahimovi膰 and on his arrival, he was given the number 9 from Martial.

Therefore, Martial switched to wearing the number 11 on his jersey which was previously worn by the legendary Ryan Giggs.

But in the year 2018 after Zlatan left Manchester United Anthony Martial switched back to his favored number 9 from the following season and this shows how much he loves the number.

10. He was Loaned out to the Spanish Club Sevilla

Anthony Martial was loaned out to the Spanish club Sevilla on 25^th January the year 2022 until the end of the season.

However Martial scored one goal in the twelve games he played for the club. Furthermore, he did not score any goals in La Liga.

In conclusion, Manchester United broke the record for the highest amount paid for the transfer of a teenage signing Anthony Martial.

Many critics had an issue with that fact saying he was overrated but more so Anthony Martial proved them wrong by scoring many goals and attaining several awards.