November 4 – Lautaro Javier Martinez, an Argentinean native, born on August 22, 1997, is already one of Europe’s most sought-after center forwards. This month he could turn himself into a national icon as the perfect foil for Lionel Messi as the country goes into Qatar 2022 as one of the favourites.
In the summer of 2018, Martinez moved from Racing Club to Serie A powerhouse Inter Milan. In a short space of time he established himself as a devastating attack force
Martinez scored 28 goals in 60 games during his rookie season with Racing Club. Boca Juniors rejected him at the beginning of his career. The idea that they missed out on such great talent is probably hurting the Argentine sports club now. In a way, it is like missing out on online sportsbooks.
He gradually proved his doubters wrong and became a household name thanks to his characteristic Argentine driving strength.
Having started as a center-back, Martinez soon switched positions to the frontline. Like his Argentine forebears Messi, Maradona, and his hero, the Colombian Ramedao Falcao, he is freakishly strong for someone of his size, among his other remarkable characteristics. See for yourself.
Martinez has now amassed 108 goals and 34 assists, and has five championships. It’s no surprise that Marinez, who goes by the moniker “El Toro” (the bull), never backs down from a battle with his sights firmly set on the back of the net.
Making it count in blue and black
While his debut season with Inter was less successful than hoped, he still played in 35 games and scored nine goals, which is impressive for a player learning the Italian system.
By the start of the 2019/2020 season, Martinez had found his feet. Both he and Romelu Lukaku were instrumental in Inter’s first Scudetto victory in ten years.
Martinez is the type of striker that every significant European club covets because of his ability to score 20 goals per season consistently.
Martinez was called up to the Argentine squad in 2018 but only appeared in official games in 2019. Since then, he’s been a mainstay, playing a pivotal role in the team’s 2019 Copa America championship and leading Argentina’s assault at the upcoming World Cup.
What the future holds for El Toro
Martinez is still improving and now as a transfer value of €77 million and is regarded as one of the best five centre forwards in the world.
There is an uncertainty over his future with Inter due to the near expiration of his contract and the increasing attention of other teams. The World Cup in Qatar this month could be the place where he increases his value.
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