The starting goalkeeper of the Uruguay national team strongly criticized Dibu Martínez: 'I don't like his arrogance.'

Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez is one of the pillars of the most successful cycle of the Argentina National Team in recent decades, but his personality on the field doesn't generate unanimity. Sergio Rochet, starting goalkeeper of the Uruguay National Team, acknowledged the hierarchy of the world champion, although he made it clear that he doesn't share his way of expressing himself on the field.

The Internacional de Porto Alegre goalkeeper was sincere when he gave his opinion about the Argentine in an interview with El Espectador Deportes. "Personally, I do not like him. I do not like his way of being like that. As a goalkeeper, the truth is that he is a phenomenon. He is a very good goalkeeper", he stated.

The Uruguayan goalkeeper then went deeper into his position and explained that it is all about a difference in profiles: "Personally, I am not fully convinced by those attitudes. Everyone has his own personality; I do not like it, I have a lower profile. It did work out for him and that is perfect, if he is comfortable like that".

In that sense, Rochet was even clearer when he pointed out his identity and the one he tries to convey in his national team: "I do not like those things, I do not like arrogance; I try to be like this as a person and I also try to advise my teammates to maintain that profile, which is ours as Uruguayans".

Beyond the differences in style, both goalkeepers share similar careers representing their respective countries. Both Martínez (33) and Rochet (32) became starters late, they made their debuts with continuity at 28 years old and nowadays they are undisputed in their national teams. Dibu has 57 matches with Argentina, while Rochet has played 34 official matches with Uruguay.

Barring any unforeseen event, both will be the guardians of their respective goals at the 2026 World Cup, where two well-defined styles will meet again, on and off the field.