Uruguay keeper slams Dibu Martínez: “I don’t like his arrogance” | OneFootball

Emiliano Martínez is a key figure in the most successful cycle of the Argentine National Team in recent decades, but not everyone feels comfortable with his style. Sergio Rochet, the starting goalkeeper for the Uruguay national team, was categorical when referring to the world champion and, although he highlighted his footballing hierarchy, he made it clear that he does not share his way of behaving on the field.

With Martínez in goal, the Albiceleste won the 2022 Qatar World Cup, two Copa América titles, and the Finalissima, in addition to recording 40 clean sheets in 57 matches and 47 official victories, numbers that establish him as one of the best goalkeepers in the world today.

However, Rochet did not hesitate to point out differences. In an interview with El Espectador Deportes, the Uruguayan goalkeeper was honest about his personal view: “Personally, I don't like it. I don't like his way of being like that. As a goalkeeper, the truth is he's phenomenal. Very good goalkeeper,” he stated.

He then elaborated on his stance and explained that it is a matter of profile and personality: “For me, it doesn't quite fit because of those attitudes. Everyone has their personality; I don't like it, I'm more low-profile. It worked for him and that's perfect, if he's comfortable that way.”

“I don't like arrogance; I try to be like that as a person and also advise my teammates to maintain that profile, which is ours as Uruguayans,” he maintained.

Despite the differences, both goalkeepers share similar trajectories in their national teams. Both Martínez (33) and Rochet (32) arrived late to the starting position in their countries, debuted consistently at 28 years old, and today are undisputed under the goalposts. Dibu has 57 matches with Argentina, while Rochet has accumulated 34 official matches with Uruguay.

Barring unforeseen events, both will defend their national teams' goals in the 2026 World Cup, where two well-defined styles will meet again, both on and off the field.

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