20 years old
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

CA River Plate

Current Value

2.65M

Rating

71

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.
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