Cristian Romero


A front-foot defender who steps out to win the ball before the striker has it under control.

Which one would you get?

ROMERO13

Cutia family nickname his older sister gave him as a baby

Position
Centre-back and captain
Shirt number
13 October 2026 squad
Plays for
Atlético Madrid
Started at
Belgrano de Córdoba, where he made his debut in 2016
  • Leader
  • Enforcer

How he plays

A front-foot defender who steps out to win the ball before the striker has it under control. All grit and heart.

In Aussie and Kiwi terms

Think of the skipper who talks all game and plays his best footy when it matters most.

Three things to know

  1. He comes from Córdoba, Argentina's second city, and started at Belgrano.
  2. He was player of the match when Tottenham won the 2025 Europa League final.
  3. He was named Serie A's best defender for 2020–21, aged 23.

Watch for this in his game

The moment he leaves the back line to meet a striker early. He usually comes away with the ball.

Meet Belgrano de Córdoba, the club he came through