Goal efficiency
How clinical and direct the player was in front of goal — volume, accuracy, and conversion.
Lucas Martínez Quarta
River Plate · Liga Profesional Argentina · Defender · #2 · Argentina · 29 yrs
River Plate · Liga Profesional Argentina · Defender · #2 · Argentina · 29 yrs
Lucas Martínez Quarta plays as a defender for River Plate. Lucas Martínez Quarta is a Argentine international, 29 years old, defender, currently at River Plate. Lucas Martínez Quarta wears shirt number 2 for River Plate. Lucas Martínez Quarta was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina on 1996-05-10. Lucas Martínez Quarta is 183 cm tall and weighs 76 kg. Lucas Martínez Quarta's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across CONMEBOL Libertadores, UEFA Europa Conference League, Liga Profesional Argentina, Friendlies, and other leagues. Lucas Martínez Quarta's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore Lucas Martínez Quarta season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2026 |  Argentina ARG |
| 2026 |  River Plate RIV |
| 2025 | River Plate RIV |
| 2024 | Argentina ARG |
| 2024 |  Fiorentina FIO |
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-15 | Transfer | Fiorentina FIO | River Plate RIV |
| 2020-10-05 | € 6M | River Plate RIV | Fiorentina FIO |
Season intelligence
Profile as Defender: high usage. Archetype: Box-to-box engine. Season rating 7.3.
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Per-90 rates, efficiency ratios, and Sportra indices from season totals.
How clinical and direct the player was in front of goal — volume, accuracy, and conversion.
Playmaking output: assists, key passes, and custom chance-creation signals.
Isolation threat and progressive carrying — volume plus success rate.
How often they draw fouls and stay out of trouble with cards.
Tackles, duels, and off-ball defensive contribution.
Shot-stopping, goals conceded, and penalty saves.
Minutes, availability, and how central they were to the team.
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Argentina’s preparations for its first 2026 World Cup match have taken an unexpected turn, with Marcos Senesi becoming a central figure in a late squad reshuffle just days before Lionel Messi and the reigning world champion begin their title defense. Argentina’s preparations for its first 2026 World Cup match have taken an unexpected turn, with Marcos Senesi becoming a central figure in a late squad reshuffle just days before Lionel Messi and the reigning world champion begin their title defense. What initially appeared to be a routine training camp quickly evolved into a significant selection dilemma for coach Lionel Scaloni. The South American giant had been finalizing its plans ahead of the tournament opener when an injury setback forced the coaching staff into action. As a result, one player’s World Cup dream came to an abrupt end while another received an unexpected opportunity to join the squad at the last moment. The major setback involved Marseille defender Leonardo Balerdi, who suffered a muscle injury during Argentina’s training camp in Texas. The center-back had been dealing with muscular discomfort in recent weeks before aggravating the problem during preparations. “Defender Leonardo Balerdi suffered a muscle injury in the soleus of his right leg and will not be part of the squad that will compete at the World Cup,” the Argentine Football Association (AFA) confirmed in an official statement. The injury was severe enough to rule him out of the entire group stage, with reports suggesting a recovery period of around three weeks. Given the timing and the uncertainty surrounding his availability later in the competition, Scaloni and his staff decided they could not afford to take any risks. Balerdi picked up a muscle injury Balerdi had gradually established himself as an important member of Argentina’s defensive rotation. The former Boca Juniors academy product arrived in North America hoping to contribute to another World Cup campaign, but fate had different plans. Scaloni moves quickly to find a replacement FIFA regulations allow participating nations to replace injured players before their opening match if the injury is officially verified. That rule gave Argentina a narrow window to adjust its final roster. Attention immediately turned to the preliminary 55-man list submitted earlier in the year. Several names were considered, including Lucas Martinez Quarta, German Pezzella, Zaid Romero, Lautaro Di Lollo, and Marcos Senesi. As speculation intensified, one candidate quickly emerged as the leading option. Senesi, who had narrowly missed the original squad despite enjoying another strong season at club level, suddenly found himself back in contention. The coaching staff evaluated the available alternatives and ultimately decided that Senesi offered the best combination of experience, form, and familiarity with the national team setup. Senesi receives the call Argentina has now officially confirmed that Marcos Senesi will replace Leonardo Balerdi in the final 26-man World Cup squad. The defender arrives with valuable international experience and is already familiar with Scaloni’s tactical system. Marcos Senesi joins the Argentina squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup 🏆🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/jw6DrjklKM— Selección Argentina in English (@AFASeleccionEN) June 11, 2026 Having previously been involved with the national team during recent international windows, he can integrate quickly without disrupting preparations. His inclusion also strengthens a defensive unit that already features established names such as Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Otamendi, and Facundo Medina. Reports surrounding Senesi have also generated attention outside the international stage. The defender is expected to begin a new chapter in his club career following his departure from Bournemouth to Tottenham, making this late World Cup call-up an especially significant moment in his professional journey.
With the final roster released on Thursday, Emiliano Buendia and Marcos Senesi are two of the biggest omissions from Argentina’s 2026 World Cup squad. Lionel Scaloni has officially submitted his final 26-man roster for the 2026 World Cup, locking in the squad that will travel to North America to defend Argentina’s global crown. While a few surprise names managed to punch their tickets, Aston Villa’s Emiliano Buendia and Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi emerged as two of the most glaring omissions from La Albiceleste. With the definitive Argentina roster drop on Thursday evening, several high-profile players found themselves on the outside looking in, but none sparked more debate than Buendia and Senesi given their standout campaigns in the English Premier League. Emiliano Buendia concluded a spectacular 2025-26 season on the highest possible note, netting a crucial goal in the UEFA Europa League final to lift Aston Villa to a 3-0 triumph over SC Freiburg. Racking up 11 goals and nine assists across 54 appearances, the playmaker was an indispensable starter for a Villa side that secured a fourth-place Premier League finish alongside international teammate Emiliano “Dibu” Martinez, though only the star goalkeeper ultimately made Scaloni’s cut. Concurrently, Marcos Senesi regularly wore the captain’s armband for a historic Bournemouth squad that surged to a sixth-place Premier League finish, securing European qualification for the first time in club history. Named the Cherries’ Player of the Season, the rock-solid central defender anchored the backline while chipping in five assists over 39 appearances, making his exclusion from the World Cup roster a bitter pill to swallow. #SelecciónMayor Con toda la fuerza de los argentinos 💪🏻🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/84Lh03BgxH— 🇦🇷 Selección Argentina ⭐⭐⭐ (@Argentina) May 28, 2026 Potential reasons for Buendia and Senesi ommissions With rising stars Franco Mastantuono and Gianluca Prestianni reportedly set to be excluded, Emiliano Buendia was widely projected to be the one to provide creative depth from the right flank. However, despite his trophy-laden campaign with Aston Villa, a chronic lack of playing time under Scaloni for the national team ultimately doomed his chances of booking a ticket to North America. Since logging a brief 10-minute cameo in his international debut against Colombia in 2022, Buendia has only registered 20 additional minutes for his country, coming in a friendly against Angola. Due to that lack of integration, Scaloni elected to rely on options with more tactical familiarity; furthermore, Como’s breakout star Nico Paz secured a spot on the plane as a primary creative understudy to Lionel Messi, effectively closing the door on Buendia. In Senesi’s case, the competition for the central defensive position proved too formidable to crack. With veteran Nicolas Otamendi and Tottenham’s Cristian Romero locked in as the starting center-back pairing, Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez was a guarantee as the primary left-footed cover, while Facundo Medina’s ability to slide outside and deputize at left-back gave him a tactical versatility that ultimately pushed him ahead of Senesi in the pecking order. Full list of 29 players excluded From the initial 55-player provisional player pool, head coach Lionel Scaloni chopped down the roster by 29 names to solidify his final squad for the upcoming World Cup across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The full list of players who failed to make the definitive tournament cut includes the following: Walter BenitezFacundo CambesesSantiago BeltranAgustin GiayNicolas CapaldoKevin Mac AllisterLucas Martinez QuartaMarcos SenesiGerman PezzellaLautaro Di LolloZaid RomeroMarcos AcuñaGabriel RojasMaximo PerroneGuido RodriguezAníbal MorenoMilton DelgadoAlan VarelaEzequiel FernandezNicolas DominguezEmiliano BuendiaFranco MastantuonoTomas ArandaAlejandro GarnachoMatias SouleClaudio EcheverriGianluca PrestianniSantiago CastroMateo Pellegrino
Argentina’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has reportedly been reduced by coach Lionel Scaloni as the final decision draws near. Argentina are entering the final stretch of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they will attempt to defend the title they won in Qatar four years ago. Lionel Scaloni must finalize the 26-man squad, and he has reportedly already made an initial decision. Last week, Argentina officially announced their preliminary 55-player squad, headlined by Lionel Messi and notable absences Angel Di Maria and Paulo Dybala. That number, however, must now be reduced, and reports indicate progress has already been made in that process. “The Argentina national team reserved approximately 35 players with notifications sent to European clubs. They are not going to bring everyone to Argentina,” TyC Sports journalist Gaston Edul, who specializes in covering Argentina, said Tuesday on his official X account. This means that, from the original 55-player list, several players will be cut even before the final roster is confirmed. The decision is tied to players based outside the country, as traveling to South America would be unreasonable if they are already no longer part of Scaloni’s plans. La Selección Argentina reservó aproximadamente 35 jugadores con avisos a clubes europeos.No van hacer venir a todos a Argentina.El cuerpo técnico de la Selección ya está en el país y la idea es tomar la decisión de la lista definitiva para el Mundial esta semana.— Gastón Edul (@gastonedul) May 19, 2026 Aside from those players, there are also several pre-selected players currently playing for clubs in Argentina and Brazil whose release is not necessary until the final moment, since they will not need to travel long distances. They are Facundo Cambeses, Santiago Beltran, Agustin Giay, Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martinez Quarta, German Pezzella, Lautaro Di Lollo, Marcos Acuña, Gabriel Rojas, Leandro Paredes, Anibal Moreno, Milton Delgado, Tomas Andrada and Jose Lopez. When must Argentina announce their final World Cup squad? While some national teams such as France, Portugal and Brazil have already announced their final 26-player squads for the World Cup, FIFA regulations allow teams to delay that decision for a few more days, with the deadline set for June 1. However, reports indicate that Lionel Scaloni will not wait until the final day to announce the cuts. “The national team coaching staff are already in the country and the idea is to make the decision on the final World Cup squad this week,” Gaston Edul added on X. Argentina players dealing with injury concerns One of the main reasons Lionel Scaloni has likely not yet announced the final World Cup roster — and has instead only reduced the list to 35 players — is that several players are dealing with fitness issues, with their recovery being closely monitored. Cristian Romero has been ruled out for the remainder of Tottenham’s season, although he is expected to be fit for Argentina’s opening match against Algeria on June 16. Gonzalo Montiel and Nahuel Molina are in similar situations, while Nicolas Gonzalez is expected to make a full recovery soon from a muscle injury.
Just weeks before the start of the 2026 World Cup, Argentina have officially announced their preliminary squad. Amid the uncertainty, head coach Lionel Scaloni has included Lionel Messi, while leaving out Ángel Di María along with five other champions from Qatar. Argentina have managed to maintain their status as CONMEBOL’s top national team, impressing in the qualifiers. Demonstrating his mastery, Lionel Scaloni has successfully rebuilt his roster while maintaining a high level of competitiveness. Although Lionel Messi’s participation was initially in doubt, he has been included in the preliminary squad, as he remains the team’s linchpin. However, Ángel Di María is officially out of the tournament, along with other key players. Ángel Di María remained firm in his retirement from the national team, ruling out a return to play in the 2026 edition. Nevertheless, Lionel Messi decided to continue with Argentina, shining in the Qualifiers from both a scoring and creative standpoint. Because of this, the 38-year-old star has been included in the preliminary squad, aiming to be an undisputed starter in his sixth participation in the tournament. Lionel Scaloni has shown that he is carrying out a generational transition in Argentina, including young players in the preliminary squad such as Santiago Castro, José Manuel López, Mateo Pellegrino, Nicolás Paz, and others. In addition, the head coach has given several youngsters a prominent role during the latest friendly matches, looking for them to make a difference either as substitutes or starters for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup. Despite the inclusion of the youngsters, Argentina are keeping their veteran core, retaining Emiliano Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico, Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo de Paul, and Nicolás Otamendi, who are all expected to be starters in what could be their final World Cup edition. Alongside them, Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez are set to complement Lionel Messi in attack, as he pursues his second consecutive title. Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi and Nicolas Otamendi of Argentina celebrate with the trophy. 6 World Cup champions from Qatar will miss the 2026 World Cup Argentina have already begun rebuilding their roster, aiming to remain competitive for the 2030 edition. With this in mind, head coach Lionel Scaloni has decided to leave Paulo Dybala, Juan Foyth, Alejandro Gómez, and Ángel Correa off the preliminary 2026 roster, despite they have not announced their retirement from the national team. While Angel Di Maria and Franco Armani are also absent, they chose not to return to the national team. Argentina’s full preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup Head coach Lionel Scaloni has decided to rely on a preliminary squad with very few changes compared to what we have seen in the latest matches. Blending Qatar-winning veterans with young players, Argentina are aiming to become champions of the 2026 edition, with Lionel Messi leading the attack once again. Here is the full official list. Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martínez – Aston Villa, Gerónimo Rulli – Olympique De Marsella, Juan Musso – Atlético De Madrid, Walter Benítez – Crystal Palace, Facundo Cambeses – Racing Club, Santiago Beltran – River Plate Defenders: Agustín Giay – Palmeiras , Gonzalo Montiel – River Plate, Nahuel Molina – Atlético De Madrid, Nicolás Capaldo – Hamburgo Sv, Kevin Mac Allister – Union Saint Gilloise, Lucas Martinez Quarta – River Plate, Marcos Senesi – Bournemounth, Lisandro Martínez – Manchester United, Nicolás Otamendi – Sl Benfica, Germán Pezzella – River Plate, Leonardo Balerdi – Olympique De Marsella, Cristian Romero – Tottenham Hotspur, Lautaro Di Lollo – Boca Juniors, Zaid Romero – Getafe Cf, Facundo Medina – Olympique De Marsella, Marcos Acuña – River Plate, Nicolás Tagliafico – Olympique De Lyon, Gabriel Rojas – Racing Club. Midfielders/Forwards: Máximo Perrone – Calcio Como 1907, Leandro Paredes – Boca Juniors, Guido Rodríguez – Valencia Cf, Aníbal Moreno – River Plate, Milton Delga
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