Martin Demichelis

Martín Gastón Demichelis (Born December 20, 1980 in Justiniano Posse, Córdoba Province (Argentina)) is an Argentina soccer player who usually plays as a Midfielder for FC Bayern Munich, but because of his aerial ability, he is often used as a backup defender (football) as well.

Micho started playing professionally in 1998 at Buenos Aires based club CA River Plate, but he didn't manage to find himself a spot in the starting line-up until 2001. He had some good performances at River Plate, which resulted in a transfer to FC Bayern Munich in 2003. His first season with the Germany team was not very positive, because he suffered a number of minor injuries, but under the command of coach Felix Magath, he has found a place in the teams' starting line-up. Martín has also played a vital role for Bayern in winning their two consecutive "The Double" in 2005, and 2006. On September 11 2007, he scored his first international goal in a friendly match against Australia national football (soccer) team, in which his header proved to be the winning scoreline 1-0.

Many people agree that the Argentine player has the style of the German idol Franz Beckenbauer.

Honours

- Primera División Argentina: (4) Apertura 1999, Clausura 2000 Clausura 2002, Clausura 2003
- German League Cup 2004
- German champions (football) Fußball-Bundesliga 2004/05: (2) 2005, 2006
- German Cup: (2) 2005, 2006
- Liga-Pokal: 2004, 2007