Lucas Daniel Romero (born 18 April 1994) 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 (including 4 as a starter replacing injured Francisco Cerro). 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.
Cruzeiro
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.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsVélez Sársfield2012–13Primera División271—51—3222013–14270101011039120141612080—261201519010—10210Total89240232201184Cruzeiro2016Série A24070—81391201729250—40382201823040601004302019804060110290Total8422001203311493Independiente2019–20Superliga19020——2102020–21712070—1612021Primera División3110070—3812022343305020443Total91570190201195León2022–23Liga MX160—30—1902023–24160—8010250Total3200011010440Career total296931065238143012
Honours Vélez Sársfield Argentine Primera División: 2012 Inicial, 2012–13 Superfinal Supercopa Argentina: 2013
Cruzeiro Copa do Brasil: 2017, 2018 Campeonato Mineiro: 2018
León CONCACAF Champions League: 2023
Individual Bola de Prata: 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2025
References
External links Profile official website at Fútbol XXI