Lisandro Martínez FC 28 Review — The Butcher
Lisandro Martínez plays like a CB twice his size. Despite being 5'9", his aggression, tackling, and ball-playing ability make him feel much bigger. He crunches into tackles, plays out from the back cleanly, and never gives up. A budget Premier League CB with elite links to Argentina.
Card Overview
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall | 83 |
| Position | CB |
| Pace | 74 |
| Shooting | 42 |
| Passing | 72 |
| Dribbling | 74 |
| Defending | 83 |
| Physical | 82 |
| Weak Foot | 4★ |
| Skill Moves | 2★ |
| Height | 5'9" |
| League | Premier League |
| Price Range | 3k - 10k |
In-Game Performance
Strengths
- Aggression: One of the most aggressive CBs in the game — tackles are crunching
- Ball-playing: 72 passing + 74 dribbling is great for a budget CB — builds from the back
- 4★ weak foot: Unusual for a CB — reliable passing with either foot
- Agility: Low center of gravity means he turns quickly and stays tight to dribblers
- Links: PL + Argentina = Van Dijk, Rashford, Messi, Lautaro, Dybala
- Price (3-10k): Almost free for a Premier League CB with these stats
Weaknesses
- Height (5'9"): Major weakness — tall strikers dominate him in the air
- Pace (74): Needs Shadow — without it, pace attackers blow past him
- Aerial duels: Loses almost every header to anyone above 6'0"
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Best Chemistry Styles
| Chem Style | Boosts | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow | Pace + Defending | Essential — 84+ pace, 93+ defending |
| Anchor | Pace + Phys + Def | More physical presence for duels |
| Sentinel | Defending + Physical | Maximum defensive wall |
Our pick: Shadow. Lisandro with Shadow reaches 84+ pace and 93+ defending. It addresses his biggest weakness (pace) while maxing out his defending.
Final Verdict
Rating: 7.5/10
Lisandro Martínez is the ultimate budget CB for Premier League and Argentina squads. At 3-10k he delivers incredible tackling, ball-playing, and aggression. The height is a genuine limitation — pair him with a tall partner like Van Dijk or Dias to cover that weakness. For the price, you simply can't do better in the PL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lisandro Martínez is rated 83 overall — a budget CB option in the Premier League.
Shadow for pace and defending. Sentinel for maximum defensive stats.
At 5'9" he's short for a CB, but his aggression, tackling, and agility compensate. He's one of the best budget CBs but can struggle against tall STs.
Kim is taller and cheaper. Lisandro has better links (PL + Argentina) and is more agile. Both are great budget picks — choose based on your squad links.
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