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Anthony Martial

Anthony Martial is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga MX club Monterrey.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Anthony Martial is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga MX club Monterrey. He began his senior career at Lyon, later played for Monaco and Manchester United, and has also represented France internationally.

Early life and youth career

Martial was born in Massy, France, and developed in youth football at Les Ulis before entering professional football. His early background and academy progression shaped his move into senior European football.

Club career

Martial made his senior debut with Lyon, moved to Monaco in 2013, and joined Manchester United in 2015. He later spent time on loan at Sevilla, then played for AEK Athens and Monterrey.

International career

Martial has been a France international at senior level. He was part of the national setup during the period when France reached the Euro 2016 final.

Honours and recognition

Martial won the 2015 Golden Boy award, an annual prize for Europe’s best young player. His move to Manchester United also attracted attention because of the size of the transfer fee.

Key facts

  • Anthony Martial was born in Massy, France, on 5 December 1995.
  • He came through the youth system at Les Ulis before beginning his senior career at Lyon.
  • He transferred from Monaco to Manchester United in 2015 in a deal widely reported as a record fee for a teenager at the time.
  • Martial won the 2015 Golden Boy award, given to Europe’s best young player.
  • His club career later included a loan spell at Sevilla and permanent moves to AEK Athens and Monterrey.
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Canadian context

Anthony Martial has no specific Canada connection in the provided sources, but he is a prominent international footballer followed by Canadian soccer fans through European and global club competitions.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Anthony Martial?
Anthony Martial is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward and has represented clubs including Lyon, Monaco, Manchester United, AEK Athens, and Monterrey.
What position does Anthony Martial play?
He primarily plays as a forward, and has also been used on the wing.
When was Anthony Martial born?
He was born on 5 December 1995.
Which clubs has Anthony Martial played for?
His senior club career has included Lyon, Monaco, Manchester United, Sevilla on loan, AEK Athens, and Monterrey.
Did Anthony Martial play for France?
Yes. He has been capped by the France senior national team.
What is Anthony Martial known for?
He is known for his move to Manchester United in 2015, his early reputation as one of Europe’s top young players, and winning the 2015 Golden Boy award.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Martial
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, nationality, early career, Monaco move, Manchester United transfer
  2. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/anthony-martial/profil/spieler/182877
    Supports: Position, current club history, date of birth, contract and club timeline
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/46236857/anthony-martial-transfer-liga-mx-monterrey-man-united
    Supports: Monterrey transfer, Manchester United career summary, Sevilla loan, France international status
  4. Premier League — https://www.premierleague.com/en/players/148225/anthony-martial/overview
    Supports: Nationality, date of birth, appearances, goals, assists in Premier League
  5. Soccerbase — https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=68556
    Supports: Birthplace, nationality, Manchester United statistics, current Monterrey listing