Martin Baron (footballer)

Martin Baron
Martin Baron
Personal information
Born (1987-07-25) 25 July 1987 (age 37)
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 place 2012 London Men's team
IBSA World Games
Silver medal – second place 2011 Antalya Men's team
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2009 Nantes Men's team
Gold medal – first place 2011 Aksaray Men's team
Silver medal – second place 2013 Loano Men's team
Silver medal – second place 2019 Rome Men's team
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Malaga Men's team

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]

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.