Alexis Martial (born 15 June 2001) is a French professional footballer who plays as a right-back for National 2 club Saint-Pryvé Saint-Hilaire.
Career Martial grew up in Val-d'Oise, and began playing football in the youth department of FC Écouen as a seven-year-old before moving to AAS Sarcelles. At 13, he joined the Lyon academy, where coaches like Cyril Dolce and Armand Garrido helped shape his technical and tactical development as a versatile defender. In 2019, he signed with Servette in Switzerland, making his professional debut on 4 July 2020, replacing Gaël Ondoua in the 86th minute of a 2–0 Swiss Super League loss to FC Zürich.
After departing Servette in 2021, Martial experienced a period without a club but remained active by training with teams such as Versailles, FC 93, and his former club Sarcelles. In 2022, he participated in the UNFP FC summer camp, playing against Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 teams, which reignited his drive to return to professional football. Shortly thereafter, he signed with EF Reims Sainte-Anne, a club in National 3.
In 2023, Martial joined Orléans' reserves, competing in National 3. He evolved into captain for the reserve team.
On 7 June 2025, Martial signed with National 2 club Saint-Pryvé Saint-Hilaire.
Style of play Known for his versatility, Martial can play as a defensive midfielder, centre-back, or right-back, and is noted for his physicality, ball-winning ability, and capacity to advance play.
Personal life Martial is the cousin of Johan Martial and former Manchester United forward Anthony Martial.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLyon B2018–19National 210——10Servette U212019–202. Liga Interregional130——1302020–212. Liga Interregional30——30Total160——166Servette2019–20Swiss Super League2000—202020–21Swiss Super League2000—20Total4000—40Reims Sainte-Anne2022–23National 316230—192Orléans B2023–24National 324000—2402024–25National 325030—280Total49030—520Saint-Pryvé Saint-Hilaire2025–26National 20000—00Career total8626000922
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