Andrés Martín
RAC
RW
Wide Forward
Jul 11, 1999 (27)
Left
5'10"
141 lb
Racing SantanderScores from spot
Andres Martin scored one goal to go with six shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Villarreal.
Analysis: Martin was the most involved player not just for Racing but across the entire match, contributing to nine shots overall, six of which he took himself while creating three for teammates. He put Racing ahead from the penalty spot in the 20th minute, converting the opener himself. He remains Racing's undisputed starter and top contributor at right wing, backed by 23 goals and nine assists last season and 17 goals and 17 assists the season before that.
Back in lineup vs Athletic
Martin (undisclosed) is on the starting lineup in the friendly against Athletic Club after missing the previous match against Osasuna due to discomfort, indicating the issue is no longer a concern.
Analysis: Martin's return to the starting lineup against Athletic Club puts to rest any worry stemming from the discomfort that ruled him out against Osasuna. As Racing's undisputed starter at right wing, backed by 23 goals and nine assists last season and 17 goals and 17 assists the season before, his fitness is central to the team's attacking output, so this is a positive sign heading into the new campaign.
Sidelined by discomfort
Martin (undisclosed) is dealing with discomfort that has kept him out of full training, ruling him out of Friday's friendly against Osasuna, according to Oskar Garcia of SER Cantabria.
Analysis: Martin was one of the most productive wide players in La Liga2 last season, contributing 23 goals and nine assists across 41 appearances during Racing Santander's promotion campaign. His current issue is worth monitoring given how central he was to the club's attack, and his path back to full training will be important to track as Racing continues its preseason preparations ahead of the step up to LaLiga.
Dynamic winger
Martin delivered an outstanding campaign for Racing Santander in La Liga2, making 41 appearances and contributing 23 goals and nine assists across 3,453 minutes of action.
Analysis: Martin was one of the most productive wide players in the second division this season, his combination of prolific goal-scoring and creative output from the right wing making him a constant danger throughout the promotion campaign. His 23 goals in particular underline his clinical finishing ability from a wide position, while his set-piece responsibilities added an additional creative dimension to his game and gave Racing a reliable delivery option from dead-ball situations. The step up to La Liga will present a significant challenge, but his consistent output across an entire season at this level suggests he has the quality and the stamina to compete at the highest level of Spanish football next season.
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