Panamanian midfielder Martín Krug made a significant debut in his professional career by playing his first match with the Levante UD first team, which currently plays in the first division of the Spanish League. Krug was a starter in the match corresponding to the second round of the Copa del Rey, one of Spain's main competitions, in which his team defeated Cieza 1-0. Krug, who was part of the Panama Under-20 team at the last World Cup in that category, played the entire match and received an excellent rating of 7.4. The winning goal for Levante UD was scored by the Central African Goduine Koyalipou in the 57th minute. Krug, 19, had been called up to the Levante first team in La Liga (first division) but had not seen any playing time, and now he had the opportunity in the Copa del Rey. With the victory, the Panamanian's team advanced to the round of 16, which will be held next Tuesday, December 16, against a rival to be determined by a draw. Standing 1.92 meters tall, Krug was born in Chicago, United States, but also holds Panamanian nationality due to his parents' roots (his mother is Panamanian). He was recruited from Levante UD's international area, where he arrived in 2022 from the Pro Skills Academy in Chicago. "His ball distribution is impeccable, demonstrating a calm and precision that allows him to start plays from defense with an elegance rarely seen in players so young," highlights one of the writings in the local press.
