Martin Skrtel

The Liverpool defender

Slovak international Martin Skrtel arrived at Anfield in January 2008 with a reputation for being a no-nonsense centre back.

His signature followed a long search by Rafa Benitez for defensive cover, with Skrtel expected to battle it out with Jamie Carragher, Sami Hyypia and Daniel Agger for a place at the heart of Liverpool's defence.

The 6ft 4 defender began his career with FC Previdza after choosing football over hockey. From there he enjoyed a spell with FC Trencin before moving to the Russian Premier League with FC Zenit in 2004.

Skrtel's performances during 113 games led to international recognition and interest from a host of European clubs including Valencia, Everton and Spurs.

But it was the Reds who eventually clinched his signature and the Slovak made his debut as a second-half sub against Aston Villa on January 21, 2008.

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[LiverpoolReds99]

0:40 Really Want That Pic ;)

[ChannelLiverpoolFC]

the one with him eatin nails?

type in skrtel nails on google images

[stevenxXxgerrard]

Niiiiice 5/5

[ChannelLiverpoolFC]

thanks, skrtel is good defender

[DomiifeatGerrard]

Good video!!!!

[ChannelLiverpoolFC]

thanks

[razTHEegg]

Hes my idol, I play centre-half too. I also get told I look like him! :D

[Racashaun]

Him and Agger could be a great defensive pair if they had more chemistry.

[duncanharoldcharles]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Skrtels

[raponpaskaa]

Roy plz sell him off hes useless!!

[66dogge]

Good luck from germany. Liverpool und der Vfl Borussia

[jasomja2]

I am from Slovakia and I know that Skrtel isnt skinhead ,he isnt racist too!

[MrBritler]

@shagrath37 he look racist

[shagrath37]

@MrBritler i d't think so but his "style" is skinhead.

Why r u asking that?

[MrBritler]

@shagrath37 is he racist

[shagrath37]

@MrBritler yes he is... a badass of a defender that can take the shit out of any player

[MrBritler]

is he a skinhead?

[LiverpoolMediaRobin]

@mcrobi18 yu suck