Alexis Martial


Alexis Martial is a French professional footballer who plays as a right-back for National 2 club Saint-Pryvé Saint-Hilaire.

Career

Martial grew up in Val-d'Oise, and began playing football in the youth department of FC Écouen as a seven-year-old before moving to AAS Sarcelles. At 13, he joined the Lyon academy, where coaches like Cyril Dolce and Armand Garrido helped shape his technical and tactical development as a versatile defender. In 2019, he signed with Servette in Switzerland, making his professional debut on 4 July 2020, replacing Gaël Ondoua in the 86th minute of a 2–0 Swiss Super League loss to FC Zürich.
After departing Servette in 2021, Martial experienced a period without a club but remained active by training with teams such as Versailles 78|Versailles], FC 93, and his former club Sarcelles. In 2022, he participated in the UNFP FC summer camp, playing against Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 teams, which reignited his drive to return to professional football. Shortly thereafter, he signed with EF Reims Sainte-Anne, a club in National 3.
In 2023, Martial joined Orléans' reserves, competing in National 3. He evolved into captain for the reserve team.
On 7 June 2025, Martial signed with National 2 club Saint-Pryvé Saint-Hilaire.

Style of play

Known for his versatility, Martial is adept as a defensive midfielder, centre-back, and right-back, with strengths in physicality, ball recovery, and forward projection.

Personal life

Martial is the cousin of Johan Martial and former Manchester United forward Anthony Martial.

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