The Spanish newspaper "Mundo Deportivo" highlighted the remarkable development Gerard Martin is showing with Barcelona, affirming that his career is progressing steadily and gradually, making him a model of calm and reliable growth within the team.

The newspaper explained that Martin started the season by giving Alejandro Balde a break in the full-back position, before proving his worth in major matches whenever given the opportunity. He has now reached an advanced stage of development by transitioning to a left center-back, where he is delivering impressive performances with high ratings.

The Spanish newspaper indicated that Martin's style relies on intelligence and discipline, as he rarely makes mistakes thanks to his good risk management, along with his defensive commitment and strength in dealing with dangerous balls. Additionally, he maintains calmness when in possession of the ball and prefers simple solutions without abandoning more difficult options when they are more suitable.

The newspaper also noted that the player, although assists are not his primary specialty, is capable of executing through balls and long directional changes accurately, as seen in the match against Newcastle when he set up a chance for Lamine Yamal in a remarkable attacking position. The team also benefits from him being a left-footed player, similar to Iñigo Martínez, in addition to his significant value in set pieces due to his aerial prowess.

The report added that Martin began taking on important defensive organizational roles, such as positioning himself as a libero inside the penalty area or marking the opponent's most dangerous players. Offensively, he contributed with an assist to Mark Bernal, preferring to pass rather than shoot as he was not in the best position to score.

The German coach Hans Flick sees Martin as an ideal solution to the problems in the back line, as his potential ceiling is still unknown, but it seems much higher than expected, given his steady progress despite the lack of major media appearances compared to rising stars.