Who Is Franco Mastantuono?
Full Name: Franco Mastantuono
Date of Birth: August 14, 2007
Position: Attacking Midfielder / Forward
Club: River Plate (Argentina)
Height: 1.77 m
Nationality: Argentine (also holds Italian citizenship)
Franco Mastantuono is one of the most exciting young talents in world football right now. At just 17 years old, the River Plate midfielder has already made a significant impact at both club and international levels.
Mastantuono began his football journey at a young age and quickly rose through the ranks of River Plate’s youth system. He made his professional debut in January 2024 and has since become a regular fixture in the first team.
■Playing Style and Achievements
A left-footed playmaker, Mastantuono is known for his vision, dribbling skills, and ability to control the tempo of the game. He has been compared to players like Phil Foden due to his technical prowess and versatility on the field.
Mastantuono was described by River Plate youth coach Martín Pellegrino as a being capable of playing as an enganche, a play-making midfielder or a forward, noting his ball-striking ability.
In February 2024, he became River Plate’s youngest-ever goalscorer at 16 years, five months, and 25 days. His performances have not gone unnoticed, leading to his first call-up to the Argentina senior national team by coach Lionel Scaloni for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia.
■Transfer Situation
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG): Currently leading the race to sign Mastantuono, with strong interest from both sporting director Luis Campos and manager Luis Enrique.
His current contract with River Plate runs until December 2026 and includes a release clause of €45 million.
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