Cannavaro, Baresi, Puyol: Who are the best short centre-backs?

Lisandro Martinez has completed his move to Manchester United.

After weeks of negotiations with Ajax, Erik ten Hag has finally got his man in a deal worth around £55 million in total.

Martinez is being viewed by most as a fantastic signing for the Red Devils. The Argentine is the perfect modern day centre-back, one who is also more than capable of playing as a left-back or at the base of the midfield.

However, there are some who have lingering doubts over the 24-year-old due to his height.

Martinez stands at 5 ft 9 in, which is relatively small for a centre-back.

But being over six foot tall really isn’t the be all and end all when it comes to the position, as many have proven down the years.

Some of the greatest centre-backs in history have been a similar height to Martinez, which is something we’ve chosen to highlight in a 10-man list below.

Official and now confirmed! Lisandro Martínez joins Manchester United on permanent deal from Ajax, contract until June 2027 with an option for further season.