Giannis MANIATIS – Olympiakos/Greece/12/10/1986
Defensive midfielder and captain of his club side. Was a key figure for his country at both the 2012 European Championship and the 2014 World Cup.
Kostas MANOLAS – Roma/Greece/14/06/1991
Centre-back who left Olympiakos last summer and has quickly impressed with his performances in Serie A for his new side.
MARCELO – Real Madrid/Brazil/12/05/1988
Attacking left-back who was made one of the scapegoats for Brazil’s World Cup humiliation but is now back in the squad.
Lazar MARKOVIC – Liverpool/Serbia/02/03/1994
Midfielder who excelled in a single season with Benfica has quickly adapted to a new wing-back role at Liverpool during this campaign.
MARQUIINHOS – PSG/Brazil/14/05/1994
Central defender who club coach Laurent Blanc says is the “future of PSG”. In the plans of returning Brazil boss Dunga.
Anthony MARTIAL – Monaco/France/05/12/1995
Much talked about striker who has played for France at all levels. Switched to Monaco from Lyon in 2013 for a fee of ¤3m plus add-ons.
Jackson MARTINEZ – Porto/Colombia/03/10/1986
Centre-forward who is upholding Porto’s fine tradition of unearthing outstanding South American goalscorers.
Obafemi MARTINS – Seattle Sounders/Nigeria/28/10/1984
Enjoying a revival of his career in America after it looked to have petered out during his time in Russia.
Javier MASCHERANO – Barcelona/Argentina/08/06/1984
Raised as a central midfielder in Argentina but now more likely to be found playing at centre-back.
Arthur MASUAKU – Olympiakos/France/07/11/1993
Under-21 left-back who has impressed during his first season in Greece, prompting much talk of a move to Serie A.
