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Santiago LencinaMidfielder

About

Santiago Javier Lencina is an Argentine professional association football player who plays as an attacking midfielder for Argentine Primera División club River Plate.

Position

Midfielder

Current Club

River Plate

Previous Club

River Plate II

League

Apertura Argentina

Current Competition

Apertura Argentina

Current Value

2.65M

Rating

71

Shirt #

39

Achievements

International
  • International Club Competition: Featured for River Plate in the CONMEBOL Libertadores during the 2025 season, gaining experience in continental competition.
  • Professional Debut: Made his senior debut for River Plate on August 4, 2024, in a match against Unión.
  • Club World Cup Squad: Included in River Plate’s squad for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
  • Breakthrough Period: Scored his first professional goals for River Plate against Instituto in the Clausura and became a regular member of the squad under Marcelo Gallardo.
  • Long-Term Contract: Signed a contract extension with River Plate until December 2028, including a reported €100 million release clause.
Domestic
  • 2026 Liga Profesional Apertura: Made several senior appearances for River Plate, including substitute roles against Banfield (Feb 26), Rosario Central (Feb 1), and Gimnasia LP (Jan 28).
  • 2026 Copa Argentina: Featured in the squad during the 1–0 victory over Ciudad de Bolívar on February 17, 2026.
  • 2025 Season Development: Part of the River Plate setup during the 2025 campaign, making appearances in the Copa LPF Proyección (reserve league) and serving as an unused substitute in senior matches, including against Racing Club on Nov 24, 2025.
  • Contract Extension: Signed a contract extension with River Plate in November 2025, keeping him at the club until December 31, 2028.

Form in Last 5 Matches

Date Competition Home Team Score Away Team Minutes Played Goals
26 Feb 2026
Apertura Argentina 		RIV 3 - 1 BAN 14 0
18 Feb 2026
Copa Argentina 		RIV 1 - 0 CIB 7 0
02 Feb 2026
Apertura Argentina 		CEN 0 - 0 RIV 20 0
29 Jan 2026
Apertura Argentina 		RIV 2 - 0 GLP 14 0
24 Jan 2026
Apertura Argentina 		BAR 0 - 1 RIV 15 0
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