Johan Martial
Johan Martial is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back. He was a France youth international for the under-19 football team|under-19] and under-20 football team|under-20] teams.
Club career
Martial was born in Massy. He joined SC Bastia after leaving the Auvergne-based outfit AS Montferrand. He received his first call up to the senior squad for their Ligue 2 match against Montpellier on 13 March 2009, and made his professional debut as a late match substitute in the 1–0 victory.On 2 August 2010, Bastia loaned Martial to fellow Ligue 1 team Brest for the entire 2010–11 Ligue 1 season. The loan deal was made permanent at the end of the season.
In 2015, after his Brest contract expired, Martial moved to Troyes.
On 20 June 2017, after Troyes regained their place in the top flight, Martial moved abroad for the first time by joining Maccabi [Petah Tikva F.C.] in the Israeli Premier League. In February 2019, he moved across the league to Ashdod.
On 4 July 2019, he signed a two-year contract with Panetolikos, on a free transfer. He left the club on 6 June 2020 to join Sochaux.
In January 2022 he joined Malaysia Super League side Sri Pahang. He was released by the club in mid season due to injuries.