Club América made waves with the signing of Allan Saint-Maximin, touting it as a marquee move to strengthen their squad. Yet, when you look at the numbers and career trajectories, it’s clear that the real blockbuster signing belongs to none other than Monterrey, who landed Anthony Martial.
How Martial and Saint-Maximin’s careers compare
The numbers don’t lie. With a pedigree that includes Manchester United and a top-tier European résumé, Martial is in a league of his own. He boasts 442 club appearances, 123 goals, 65 assists, and over 26,000 minutes on the pitch. On the international stage, Martial has featured in 70 matches for France across youth and senior levels, tallying 27 goals and 14 assists.
By comparison, Saint-Maximin has just 343 appearances, 40 goals, and 54 assists to his name, with experience limited to youth national teams and no senior caps.
Martial has left his mark at clubs like Lyon, Monaco, Manchester United, and Sevilla, competing in some of the world’s most demanding leagues and tournaments. Saint-Maximin, meanwhile, has played for the likes of Saint-Étienne, Hannover, Bastia, Nice, and Newcastle - always a player of flashes and flair, but never quite establishing himself as a true cornerstone.
In this context, the narrative is clear: while América was busy showing off their “European bombshell,” Martial’s arrival in Monterrey confirms which club truly landed the Frenchman with the greater pedigree and international experience. The real coup of the transfer window isn’t in Coapa - it’s in the Sultana del Norte, with the club that bet on a striker with world-class credentials.
Everblessed10
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Hahaha… it’s not like they are playing in a big league 🫣
ceaabmpy
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don't count p martial he's useless