Lautaro Rivero
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Lautaro Ruben Rivero Cruz | ||
| Date of birth | 1 November 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
| Position | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | River Plate | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| -2024 | River Plate | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | River Plate | 11 | (1) |
| 2024–2025 | → Central Córdoba (loan) | 22 | (2) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2025– | Argentina | 1 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17:21, 9 December 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 15 October 2025 | |||
Lautaro Ruben Rivero Cruz (born 1 November 2003) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a central defender for River Plate and the Argentina national team.[1]
Club career
A left-footed central defender, he is a product of the youth academy at River Plate, where he captained the River Plate reserve side. He played on loan at Argentine Primera División side Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero in 2024, initially agreeing to a move for 18 months.[2] His performances for the club included six in the Copa Libertadores, and thirty appearances in all competitions. His loan was ended early by River Plate, prior to their engagement in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in June 2025, after only a year.[3][4]
Returning to River Plate, he signed a new three-year contract in July 2025.[5] He became a first team player after making his debut for the club in a 0–0 draw against Independiente on 9 August, and started five of River's next ten league games.[6][7]
International career
He was called-up to the senior Argentina team for their friendly matches against Venezuela and Puerto Rico in October 2025, making his senior international debut as a substitute on 14 October 2025 in Argentina's 6–0 win over Puerto Rico.[8][9]
References
- ^ "Lautaro Rivero". Soccerway. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ "Who is Lautaro Rivero, the River Plate youth player who made history at Central Córdoba?". rionegro.com.ar. 10 April 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ "River Plate add a new signing for the Club World Cup". Yahoo.com. 4 June 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ "River recalls Lautaro Rivero and he is the first signing for the Club World Cup". Derechadiario. 4 June 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ "Lautaro Rivero renewed his contract with River Plate until 2028". Elcansti.com. 12 July 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ "Agustín Giay, Aníbal Moreno and Lautaro Rivero rumored to make Argentina national team". Mundoalbiceleste. 1 October 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ "He quickly earned a place in River's defense and will return to the starting lineup against Racing". Ole.com. 30 September 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ "Squad list for friendlies against Venezuela and Puerto Rico". afa.com.ar. 3 October 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ "Argentina Thrash Puerto Rico 6–0 With Two Assists From Messi". Beinsports.com. 15 October 2025. Retrieved 15 October 2025.