Biography
Who is Lautaro Martínez?
Early life and career
Lautaro Martínez Javier Martínez was born in Bahía Blanca, Argentina. He followed his father into professional football and joined local side Liniers, where he excelled at the under-17 level. In 2013, he scored numerous goals in the youth league and reached the National Cup final before catching the attention of Racing Club scouts.
Racing Club signed Lautaro in January 2014. After overcoming initial homesickness with the help of his teammates, he became a productive goalscorer for the club's reserve side. He made his senior league debut on November 1, 2015, coming on as a substitute for Diego Milito in a victory over Crucero del Norte. He soon established himself as a key player for Racing Club before moving to Europe.
Inter Milan career
Lautaro joined Italian club Inter Milan in July 2018. He scored his first league goal for the club against Cagliari in September 2018 and quickly adapted to European competition. Over the following seasons, he formed a strong partnership in the attack and helped Inter reach the Europa League final in his second year with the team.
As his career progressed, Lautaro achieved historic milestones with Inter Milan. He won multiple Serie A titles and Coppa Italia trophies, and he captained the squad. He also scored decisive goals in the UEFA Champions League, helping Inter reach the tournament final and establishing himself among the club's all-time top goalscorers.
International career
Lautaro first represented Argentina at the youth level, playing in the 2017 South American U-20 Championship and the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He made his senior international debut for the Argentina national team in 2018 and immediately became a regular contributor in international tournaments.
With the Argentina national team, Lautaro achieved major international success. He won the 2021 Copa América, the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and the 2024 Copa América. During the 2024 tournament, he won the Golden Boot as the top scorer and scored the winning goal in the final match.
Birthday and age
Lautaro Martínez was born on August 22, 1997, which makes Lautaro 29 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Lautaro shares the date with 24 other famous people.
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