WATCH: 16-year-old Real Madrid centre-back fuels Sergio Ramos comparisons with insane tackle
Real Madrid are short of central defenders for this season, with David Alaba injured until the final stages of 2024, and Leny Yoro at Manchester United. Jesus Vallejo will play, but it's an opportunity for young people Joan MartinezJacobo Ramon and Raul Asencio.
The former in particular earned rave reviews as part of the under-19s for Los Blancos, despite being just 16 years old. Nevertheless, Carlo Ancelotti trusted him enough to bring him on the pre-season tour, and in his opening minutes against AC Milan he looked solid and composed. It was one of the positives from them Defeat 1-0 to the Rossoneri.
16 years #RealMadrid Center back Joan Martinez has already drawn comparisons to Sergio Ramos.
There's more to it than just hair. pic.twitter.com/iNNSgIU22x
— Football España (@footballespana_) August 1, 2024
Various reports in the past have compared him to Sergio Ramos for his character, defensive style, and of course the long hair, which looks rather like the one the Sevillano sported when he broke through.
It is a heavy comparison, but it will not dissuade people from the idea after an exceptional challenge of the last hole, which reminds the 38-year-old man.
Joan Martínez (@joaanmartinez) vs Milan (08/01/2024).
16 years His debut in Real Madrid. pic.twitter.com/94CY9kzEFd
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After the match, manager Carlo Ancelotti said AS Diary that he has all the bases to become a success in Real Madrid.
“He has significant potential, he is very young, he has everything a central defender needs, he is very attentive, very good with the ball. He must improve many things, he could have a future at Real Madrid. He should continue in the academy , who does a very good job.”
