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Lautaro Martínez

Forward · Internazionale

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Lautaro Martinez won Serie A's Golden Boot with Inter Milan in 2025/26, then scored Argentina's semifinal winner against England at the 2026 World Cup before being left out of the starting XI for the final itself.

Career

Under new manager Cristian Chivu, Inter Milan won their third Serie A title in six seasons in 2025/26, with Martinez finishing as the league's top scorer -- 17 goals in 27 appearances and 20 goal contributions across all competitions.

At the World Cup he started four of Argentina's seven matches and scored three goals, including the extra-time winner in a 2-1 semifinal victory over England after Enzo Fernandez had forced extra time with a late equalizer.

Despite that semifinal moment, Martinez was not in Argentina's starting XI for the final against Spain, with Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez preferred in attack -- Argentina lost 1-0.

How they play

Martinez is a physical, high-pressing striker who combines direct running in behind with the movement to finish in tight spaces, a profile that made him Serie A's top scorer while also anchoring Argentina's press.

Where they are now

He returns to Inter for 2026/27 as reigning Serie A top scorer and a World Cup semifinal hero, with his exclusion from the final lineup the one blemish on an otherwise outstanding year.

Bio

Date of birthAugust 22, 1997 (age 29)
BirthplaceBahía Blanca
Height174 cm
PositionForward
StatusActive
Current clubInternazionale

Club career

  1. Inter Milan2018
  2. Racing Club2015–2018

International career

  1. Argentina men's national football teamSince 2018Current

Youth caps: U20 (2016–2017)

Honours

No honours on record yet.

Defining moments

  1. Serie A Capocannoniere2026

    Martinez finished 2025/26 as Serie A's top scorer with 17 league goals as Inter Milan, under new manager Cristian Chivu, won their third Scudetto in six seasons.

  2. World Cup semifinal winner vs England2026

    Martinez scored the winning goal in extra time as Argentina beat England 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, sending Argentina through to the final.

Latest season stats (ESPN)

Starts (sub-ins): 0 (0)Goals: 0Assists: 0Shots: 0

In our archive

1 appearance0 goals0 assists
  • Argentina 0–1 SpainLSubstitute · #22FIFA World Cup · Final · Jul 19, 2026

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Profile written / last reviewed August 2, 2026.

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