Shawn Hasani Martin

Football player infobox| playername= Shawn Hasani Martin
fullname = Shawn Hasani Martin Henríquez
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dateofbirth = birth date and age|1987|2|15
cityofbirth = Managua
countryofbirth = Nicaragua
height = 1.84mts
currentclub = C.D. Aguila
clubnumber = 12
position = Forward
youthyears = 1997-2004
youthclubs = Schools of Soccer of Luis Angel Firpo
years = 2006-
clubs = C.D. Aguila
caps(goals) =
nationalyears = 2007-
nationalteam = El Salvador
nationalcaps(goals) = 7 (3)
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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.

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.

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 his 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.

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 presence and he has recently stated that he wants to be called up to secure a spot on the roster. He is a very fast soccer player.

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