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Cristian Romero
Argentina · defender · 185cm · Born 1998-04-27
Goals by Competition
101
Appearances
16
Goals
7
Assists
55/2
Cards
Premier League 11 goals · 72 apps
Champions League 2 goals · 13 apps
UEFA Super Cup 1 goals · 2 apps
WC Qualification South America 1 goals · 4 apps
World Cup 1 goals · 3 apps
Europa League 0 goals · 7 apps
Season by Season
2021/2022 — Premier League 4 apps · 1 goals
2022/2023 — Champions League 1 apps
2022/2023 — Premier League 11 apps
2023/2024 — Premier League 24 apps · 5 goals
2024/2025 — Premier League 16 apps · 1 goals
2024/2025 — Europa League 7 apps
2025/2026 — UEFA Super Cup 2 apps · 1 goals
2025/2026 — Champions League 7 apps · 1 goals
2025/2026 — Premier League 17 apps · 4 goals
2020/2021 — Champions League 5 apps · 1 goals
2022 — WC Qualification South America 1 apps · 1 goals
2026 — WC Qualification South America 3 apps
2026 — World Cup 3 apps · 1 goals
CR
Player Profile
Romero's aggression defines Argentina's defensive line height. If he's fit, the high line works; if not, Argentina must drop deeper.
Tactical Role
Aggressive ball-playing centre-back who steps into midfield to win duels. Enables Argentina's high line by recovering behind with pace.
Key Strengths
Pace
Bio
Born 1998-04-27 (28)
Birthplace Córdoba
Height 188 cm
Nationality Argentina
Positions defender
Club Career
Belgrano
2016 — 2018 Genoa CFC
2018 — 2019 Juventus
2019 — 2021 Atalanta BC
2020 — 2021 Argentina
2021 — present Tottenham Hotspur
2021 — 2022 Iconic Moments
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2022 World Cup — Defensive Rock SKILL 2022
Anchored Argentina's defence throughout the World Cup with aggressive tackling and aerial dominance
Why it matters
At just 24, became Argentina's defensive leader. His partnership with Otamendi was the foundation of the title.