Martin Demichelis

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    Martin Demichelis

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

Micho started playing professionally in 1998 at Buenos Aires based club 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 German 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 Bay... more Martin Demichelis biography

Full name: Martín Gastón Demichelis
Date of birth: December 20, 1980
Place of birth: Justiniano Posse, Córdoba, Argentina
Height: 1.84 m
Nickname: Micho
Position: Defensive Midfielder

1995-98: Complejo Deportivo - (-)
1998-03: River Plate - 49 (1)
2003-present: FC Bayern Munich - 84 (5)

Honours

- Argentine championship 2002, 2003
- German League Cup 2004
- German championship 2005, 2006
- German Cup 2005, 2006