Fans have hailed Lisandro Martinez amid a stunning statistic that highlights his excellent Copa America success with Argentina.
La Albiceleste followed up their 2022 World Cup success by winning a record 16th Copa America title as they beat Colombia 1-0 on Sunday.
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Despite making only 11 appearances for Manchester United last season due to injury, Martinez was still named in Lionel Scaloni's side for the tournament.
He started and played all 120 minutes of the final against Colombia, with the 26-year-old contributing to an amazing feat.
Across all six of their games throughout the tournament, Argentina did not concede a single goal when Martinez was on the pitch.
Only Ecuador were able to net against them, doing so in the quarter-finals, but the centre-back was substituted before their equaliser.
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Martinez also denied Miguel Borja with a superb last-ditch tackle in extra-time, with fans on social media on hand to laud his efforts.
Taking to X, one said: "Lisandro Martinez is the best CB in the world."
"Argentina did NOT concede a single goal in the entire Copa America when Lisandro Martinez was on the pitch. Best defender, it's not even a debate," added a second.
A third said: "Wherever you are in the world and whichever football club you support, let it be known that Lisandro Martinez is the best defender in the world. He's unreal! Put some respect on his name!"
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"If he can stay fully fit we have the best cb in the world back again," added a hopeful United fan.
Lautaro Martinez's goal in the 112th minute was enough for Argentina to claim their latest Copa America triumph.
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Footballing legend Lionel Messi, who had a quiet tournament amid his world-class standards, limped off with a nasty ankle injury.
He was visibly distraught on the bench but his tears turned to cheers at full-time as he and Argentina were crowned champions again.