Cristian Romero Named Argentina Captain After Messi
Lionel Scaloni confirmed Cristian Romero as Argentina's new captain, with Emiliano Martínez and Lautaro Martínez as his deputies, following Messi's retirement.
Emiliano Martínez
Goalkeeper · Chelsea
56
Matches
54
In the starting XI
1 035
Minutes
0
Goals
1
Assists
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
Brentford
Chelsea
Premier League
|
3:0 | |
Chelsea
Hull City
Premier League
|
2:2 | |
Chelsea
Leeds
League Cup
|
6:3 | |
Arsenal
Chelsea
Premier League
|
2:1 | |
Chelsea
Brighton
Premier League
|
4:3 | |
Spain
Argentina
World Cup
|
1:0 | |
England
Argentina
World Cup
|
1:2 | |
Argentina
Switzerland
World Cup
|
3:1 | |
Argentina
Egypt
World Cup
|
3:2 | |
Argentina
Cape Verde
World Cup
|
3:2 |
Season statistics
56
Matches
54
In the starting XI
0
Goals
1
Assists
1 035
Minutes
| Competition | Season | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 2025 | 29 |
| UEFA Europa League | 2025 | 11 |
| World Cup | 2026 | 8 |
| Premier League | 2026 | 4 |
| Friendlies | 2026 | 2 |
| League Cup | 2026 | 1 |
Career path
- 2021 — 2026 — now Aston Villa 256 matches
- 2013 — 2021 Arsenal 38 matches
- 2019 Reading FC 18 matches
- 2013 — 2019 Arsenal FC U21 22 matches
- 2018 Getafe 6 matches
- 2016 Wolverhampton Wanderers 15 matches
- 2015 Rotherham United 8 matches
- 2014 Sheffield Wednesday FC 15 matches
Career
| Season | Club | Competition | Games | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 32 | 0 | 1 | 2 835 |
| 25/26 | Aston Villa | UEFA Europa League | 11 | 0 | 0 | 990 |
| 25/26 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| 24/25 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3 195 |
| 24/25 | Aston Villa | UEFA Champions League | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 080 |
| 24/25 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 | 360 |
| 23/24 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 34 | 0 | 0 | 3 015 |
| 23/24 | Aston Villa | UEFA Conference League | 9 | 0 | 0 | 840 |
| 23/24 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 23/24 | Aston Villa | UEFA Conference League Qualifying | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| 22/23 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 36 | 0 | 0 | 3 140 |
| 22/23 | Aston Villa | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 21/22 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 36 | 0 | 0 | 3 240 |
| 21/22 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 20/21 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 38 | 0 | 0 | 3 420 |
| 20/21 | Arsenal | Community Shield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 19/20 | Arsenal | Premier League | 9 | 0 | 0 | 770 |
| 19/20 | Arsenal | UEFA Europa League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 540 |
| 19/20 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 6 | 0 | 0 | 540 |
| 19/20 | Arsenal | EFL Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 18/19 | Reading FC | Championship | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 620 |
| 18/19 | Arsenal FC U21 | Premier League 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 18/19 | Arsenal | UEFA Europa League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 17/18 | Getafe | LaLiga | 4 | 0 | 0 | 360 |
| 17/18 | Getafe | Copa del Rey | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 16/17 | Arsenal | EFL Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 16/17 | Arsenal FC U21 | Premier League 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 16/17 | Arsenal | Premier League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 15/16 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Championship | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 137 |
| 15/16 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | EFL Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 14/15 | Rotherham United | Championship | 8 | 0 | 0 | 720 |
| 14/15 | Arsenal | Premier League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 301 |
| 14/15 | Arsenal | UEFA Champions League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 14/15 | Arsenal FC U21 | Premier League 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 13/14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | Championship | 11 | 0 | 0 | 990 |
| 13/14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | FA Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 | 360 |
| 13/14 | Arsenal FC U21 | Premier League 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 12/13 | Arsenal FC U21 | U21 Premier League Elite Group | 8 | 0 | 0 | 720 |
| 12/13 | Arsenal FC U21 | Premier League 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 565 |
| 12/13 | Arsenal | EFL Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 210 |
Transfers
Transfers- 20/21 Arsenal Aston Villa €17.40M
- 18/19 Reading FC Arsenal
- 18/19 Arsenal Reading FC
- 17/18 Getafe Arsenal
- 17/18 Arsenal Getafe
- 15/16 Wolves Arsenal
- 15/16 Arsenal Wolves
- 14/15 Rotherham Arsenal
- 14/15 Arsenal Rotherham
- 13/14 Sheff Wed Arsenal
- 13/14 Arsenal Sheff Wed
- 12/13 Arsenal U21 Arsenal