Martin Baron (footballer)

Martin Baron (born 25 July 1987) is a French football 5-a-side player who competes at international football competitions. He is a Paralympic silver medalist, IBSA World Games silver medalist and a two-time European champion. He was born blind and plays as striker for Cécifoot since 2005.[1][2][3]

Martin Baron
Martin Baron
Personal information
Born (1987-07-25) 25 July 1987
Chambray-lès-Tours, France
Sport
Country France
SportFootball 5-a-side
ClubBondy Cécifoot Club
Medal record
Football 5-a-side
Representing  France
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place2012 LondonMen's team
IBSA World Games
Silver medal – second place2011 AntalyaMen's team
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2009 NantesMen's team
Gold medal – first place2011 AksarayMen's team
Silver medal – second place2013 LoanoMen's team
Silver medal – second place2019 RomeMen's team
Bronze medal – third place2007 MalagaMen's team

References

  1. "Martin Baron". Bleus Handisport (in French). Fédération Française Handisport. 11 June 2022.
  2. "Martin Baron". France Paralympique (in French). Comité Paralympique et Sportif Français. 11 June 2022.
  3. "Aveugle, je veux être champion de foot" [Blind, I want to be a football champion]. Ouest-France (in French). 14 August 2017.
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