The little one Matthewwho didn’t have anything when he was a kid because when he was a kid he was always several centimeters ahead of the rest of his friends in the neighborhood. Swiss shotin the south of Rosario, was not exactly a quiet boy. He was running the ball everywhere. The first injury he suffered in his life when he was seven years old did not stop him, when he sprained his ankle. This did not separate him from his loyal leather friend. Since he could no longer kick with his right leg, his capable leg, he began using his left foot.
For this reason, those who knew him knew him from his first steps in the club Rosario Juniors Or in Sports Alliance They were not surprised to see that in the 7-0 defeat of the national under-17 team to Fiji at the conclusion of the group stage of the World Cup in Qatar, Mateo Martinez scored twice, one in each leg.
“When I was young, I had a problem with my right ankle while playing ball and I couldn’t play because I had a splint. I went to get it, and I didn’t break it, but my ankle was sprained and I couldn’t walk.”reveals L Clarion Who was chosen to organize the competition and be the character of last Sunday’s match. He explains: “So, I always kicked with my left foot against the wall. Not that I handle my left foot well, but that’s where I started. I thank my father for that. I was burdened all the time by kicking the ball against the wall. My mother hated me for it, but that’s why I learned to hit it with my left foot.”.
His father Ezequiel was also his first manager at the neighborhood club. Matthew, Who signed a professional contract with Racing this yearOr he may have mixed feelings when he remembers what it was like when his father was a coach: “I started playing when I was 4 years old and I always say that it was not good for me to have my father as a coach because of many circumstances. Being the son of a coach, many problems can happen. But I will thank my father all my life because he gave me this beautiful passion for football, for Argentina, for the neighboring clubs.”
Far from the discomfort that being the coach’s son caused him, Martinez has fond memories of that phase of his life in which he started as a player, first as a child and then on the big field: “We still became children’s champions thanks to him for the first time. The truth is that it was nice to be able to share that with him.”
The first time he did it to Fiji was with his right hand, but the second he touched it with his other hand. “The first goal was a back pass and I caught it well from the right side and in the second goal, Ouri (Urel Ojeda) told me he was going to throw it in front of me, and I should go there. He gave it to me so I could score the goal.”He explains in detail and looks suspiciously at Ojeda, who is threatening him from the side: “You said the second one was thanks to me, huh.”.
Argentina goal!
Excellent shot from Mateo Martinez to extend the lead against Fiji #WorldU17EnDSPORTS.#U17WC pic.twitter.com/Xfuf9IwR1Q
– DSports (@DSports) November 9, 2025
“Everything I experienced when I was a kid comes to mind, playing in the neighborhood… I used to play from sunrise to sunset, all day long. And now to be here, it’s a beautiful place. It’s something I’ve dreamed of since I was little. Everyone who knows me knows this has always been my dream. My dream was to be here, to play in the World Cup, and not score two goals, ha. But that’s what happened.”This tall man with a height of more than six feet who came to Racing at the age of 12, in 2021, to live in the pension is very excited. It is one of the names that resonates most in the Tita Mattiusi estate. Starting with the Under-17 World Cup, he hopes to get more filming done at the reserve.
The third one from Argentina has arrived!
Matias Martinez anticipated the Fiji defense and scored 3-0 at the end of the first half.#WorldU17EnDSPORTS | #U17WC pic.twitter.com/BGfDHZUPMe
– DSports (@DSports) November 9, 2025
“At the moment, he keeps his feet on Arab soil, and this gives him a special feeling knowing that he is in the same place where Lionel Messi’s team won the World Cup in 2022.”We all know that this is sacred land for us. We invaded this country. “It’s a pleasure to be here.”This man from Rosario with strong legs but at the same time efficient smiles for a clean and even start to reach the goal.
“I also do it for the people of Neighborhood M, who are always there for me,” he says, showing off the neighborhood tattoo he has under one of his shin guards.. Left and right, Mateo Martinez makes his way on footWith the harm of Rosario’s pasture and the elegance of his own style.
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