Lucas Romero


Lucas Daniel Romero is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Cruzeiro.

Early life

Romero was born and raised in a humble neighborhood in Loma Hermosa, Greater Buenos Aires. He started playing youth football in Vélez Sársfield when he was 7 years old.

Club career

Vélez Sársfield

Romero made his debut for Vélez Sársfield in 2012 at 18 years of age, coming on as a substitute in a 0–0 draw with Estudiantes de La Plata. In his first season with the first team, Romero helped Vélez to win the 2012 Inicial championship, playing 13 games. The midfielder also entered the field in Vélez's victory over Newell's Old Boys for the 2012–13 Superfinal and was a starter in his team's victory over Arsenal de Sarandí for the 2013 Supercopa Argentina. In 2016, Romero was transferred to Cruzeiro Esporte Clube.

Independiente

On 5 August 2019, Romero signed with Independiente. He debuted in a 3–0 defeat against Estudiantes de La Plata.

Club León

On 3 January 2023, Romero joined Club León. On 27 November 2023, he suffered a concussion during a match against Santos Laguna, and had to miss the first game of the Liga MX quarterfinals against América.

International career

Romero played with the Argentina national under-20 football team the 2013 South American Youth Championship, in which his team was eliminated in the first round.

Honours

Vélez Sársfield
Cruzeiro
León
Individual