Inigo Martinez
When you talk about strong, combative, tough-tackling central defenders, Spain would hardly be your first destination of choice. But Inigo Martinez’s performances over the past 18 months have put him on the radar of a lot of big clubs. The 23-year-old who currently plays for Real Sociedad, was a team-mate of David De Gea in the Spanish U21 side who won the UEFA European U21 Championship in 2013.
The left-footed centre back, like most Spanish players is comfortable on the ball, but what differentiates his from the rest is his strength and aerial ability. Although he isn’t the tallest of central defender, what he lacks in height, he more than makes up for in his tenacity to win the ball. Technically gifted, strong in the air and a timely goal scorer, the Spaniard would certainly add some steel to the United defence, which has been found wanting this season.
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