Player profile
Cristian Romero
Defender · Tottenham Hotspur
Cristian Romero partnered Lisandro Martínez in Argentina's defence throughout the 2026 World Cup before limping off injured in the final, which Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain.
Career
A Tottenham Hotspur regular, Romero was one of Argentina's first names on the team sheet through their run to the 2026 World Cup final, playing alongside fellow Premier League defender Lisandro Martínez.
He overcame a knee scare in the group stage against Austria, cleared of major structural damage by a scan, to remain a fixture in Argentina's back line.
How they play
An aggressive, front-footed centre-back who steps out to press attackers rather than sit off, Romero's roaming defending was central to Argentina reaching a second successive World Cup final.
Where they are now
Romero could only last 70 minutes of the final before knee problems forced him off, with Argentina managing no shots on target as Spain won 1-0 through a Ferran Torres goal in extra time.
Bio
Club career
- Tottenham Hotspur F.C.2022
- Tottenham Hotspur F.C.2021–2022
- Atalanta BC2021–2022
- Atalanta BC2020–2021
- Juventus FC2019–2021
- Genoa CFC2019–2020
- Genoa CFC2018–2019
- Club Atlético Belgrano2016–2018
International career
- Argentina men's national football teamSince 2021Current
Honours
No honours on record yet.
Defining moments
Forced off injured in the 2026 World Cup final2026
Romero was substituted with knee problems before the second hydration break of the World Cup final, having been excellent alongside Martínez for most of the tournament, as Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in extra time.
Latest season stats (ESPN)
In our archive
- Argentina 0–1 SpainLStarted · #13 · Center Right Defender · off 70' · yellow card
Sources
- ESPN athlete profileJul 18, 2026
- WikidataJul 18, 2026
- Player photo — Bryan BerlinCC BY-SA 4.0
Read for this profile
- FIFA.com — Roaming Romero cements his place as Argentina heroAugust 7, 2026
- Yahoo Sports — Why Tottenham might have a Cristian Romero concern from World Cup finalAugust 7, 2026
Profile written / last reviewed August 7, 2026.
Data note: Ambiguous: 3 footballers matched this name on Wikidata (Q16301848, Q28058687, Q30122592); picked Q28058687 — age matched ESPN.
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