Shawn Hasani Martin

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Shawn Hasani Martin
Personal information
Full name Shawn Hasani Martin Henríquez
Date of birth February 15, 1987 (1987-02-15) (age 21)
Place of birth    Managua, Nicaragua
Height 1.84mts
Playing position Forward
Club information
Current club C.D. Aguila
Number 12
Youth clubs
1997-2004 Schools of Soccer of Luis Angel Firpo
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
2006- C.D. Aguila
    
National team
2007- El Salvador 7 (3)

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only.
* Appearances (Goals)

Shawn Hasani Martin (Born February 15, 1987) is a Nicaraguan born Salvadoran footballer who currently plays for C.D. Aguila and is a part of El Salvador national football team.

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[edit] Biography

He was born on February 15, 1987 in Managua, Nicaragua. His father, Eustace Martin, played professional baseball during the 80's. His mother was Judy Henríquez. They both had lived in Bluefields, Nicaragua where his sister, Mahatma Martin was born. Due to hardships, his parents moved to Managua for a better future. At the age of 2 he moved to El Salvador due to conflicts in the country at the time and since his uncle had lived in Santa Tecla, El Salvador, his uncle helped them out to start a new life. Eustace Martin had gone to the United States but never came back for shawns family. When Martin went to school, he practiced baseball but since baseball is not a big sport practiced in El Salvador, soccer began to be his favorite sport. Up to this day, neither him or his family have returned to Nicaragua. Though he was illegal in El Salvador, He acquired Salvadoran citizenship in 2005.

[edit] C.D. Aguila

At the age of 11, he went to C.D. Luis Angel Firpo soccer academy and spent 6 years in the institution. At the age of only 17, he had is big break with C.D. Aguila. He would become the first player since Vladan Vicevic to be a naturalized footballer. Martin is a strong, tall midfielder that can also function as a forward and is notable for his scoring ability. He has quickly became one of C.D. Aguila's beloved footballers.

[edit] El Salvador National Football Team

Shawn is one of El Salvador's most promising footballers. Martin is currently the only naturalized player in the national team. He was called up to play with the sub-23 salvadoran squad. He made a strong presents and he has recently stated that he wants to be called up to secure a spot on the roster.He is a very fast running soccer player.

[edit] Titles

Season Team Title
Apertura 2006 Flag of El Salvador C.D. Aguila Primera División de Fútbol Profesional