Centre-BackArgentina23 years oldPlays for CA River Plate
Lautaro Rubén Rivero Cruz, born on 1 November 2003, is a left‑footed centre‑back standing 185 cm tall who now anchors the back line for CA River Plate on a contract running until 31 December 2029. After a formative loan spell he has returned to Núñez as a first‑team regular, and his performances have placed him on the radar of several European clubs.
Rivero combines clean, left‑sided distribution with the physical presence to win aerial duels, and he reads the game well enough to slot into the right‑centre‑back role when required. His aggression in one‑on‑one situations and knack for anticipation give him a maturity that belies his years, while his comfort on the ball lets River Plate build from the back without hesitation.
He progressed through River Plate’s academy, stepped up to the reserve side in January 2023 and earned a first‑team call‑up a year later. A loan to Central Córdoba in early 2024 gave him consistent top‑flight minutes, where he emerged as one of the league’s breakout defenders; River Plate exercised their recall clause in May 2025, bringing him back a more complete player ready to compete for a starting spot.
Interest has concrete shape: Roma have dispatched scouts and are ready to negotiate, while Atlético Madrid, Real Sociedad, Cagliari, Parma, Udinese, Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund are all monitoring the situation. With a long‑term deal in place River Plate can afford to wait for an offer that matches their sporting project.
Dongqiudi reports that Rivero Plate have dropped their asking price for Lautaro Rivero to around €10 million and that his agents have offered the centre‑back to Bologna and Udinese. His contract at Rivero runs to 2029.