Age: 26
Position: Central Defender
2021 League Games: 32 games, 32 starts, 2,880 minutes played (Yokohama F. Marinos, J1 League)
What went right in 2021:
Thiago Martins spent the 2021 season playing for Yokohama F. Marinos, in the J1 League in Japan. He was a workhorse for the club, starting every game he played and remaining on the field until the final whistle pretty much every time, finishing third in the league in total minutes played. Not only was he durable, Martins was also a pivotal player for his club.