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My Take
Martin Braithwaite's career is a quiet underdog story I find easy to root for. From Esbjerg in Denmark to Toulouse, Bordeaux, Leganes, and somehow all the way to Barcelona, this is not a towering striker coasting on physical gifts at 177 cm. It's a player who adapts and produces wherever he lands, across Ligue 1, the Premier League, and La Liga, and now Gremio in Brazil. That kind of journeyman resilience, earning a call from one of the world's biggest clubs through sheer output, appeals to me far more than easy stardom. Crossing continents and never backing down, he's a footballer worth respecting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Martin Braithwaite
- Name (Japanese)
- マルティン・ブライトバイテ
- Reading
- まるてぃん・ぶらいとばいて
- Born
- June 5, 1991 (age 35)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Goat
- Origin
- Esbjerg, Denmark
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 177 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Martin Braithwaite born?
Born June 5, 1991 (age 35).
Where is Martin Braithwaite from?
Martin Braithwaite is from Esbjerg, Denmark.
What does Martin Braithwaite do?
Martin Braithwaite works as association football player.
How tall is Martin Braithwaite?
Martin Braithwaite is 177 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.