Mateo Del Blanco among top 5 breakout players of the 2025 Torneo Clausura | OneFootball

The regular stage of the Clausura 2025 tournament has ended and the 16 teams that will compete in the round of 16 for the title have been determined. This first stretch brought several surprises: from teams that did not live up to expectations to others that impressed with their level and in many cases featured unexpected stars. Check out a selection of five footballers who performed very well this semester.

Rodrigo Castillo – Lanús

The 26-year-old striker arrived at Granate in the middle of this year from Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata and broke out as a goal scorer: he has scored seven so far in the tournament and is the second top scorer, while he has three more in the semifinals of the Copa Sudamericana in which the team from the South will play the final.

Marcelo Torres – Gimnasia

The striker, who came up through Boca and had a great stint with Argentina’s U-20 National Team, arrived in La Plata in the last transfer window after a journey through the United Arab Emirates and surprised with seven goals in 16 matches, making him one of the top scorers of the Clausura. Moreover, Chelo was key in the final surge that helped the Lobo qualify for the round of 16 on the last matchday.

Ayrton Costa – Boca

Boca finished the regular stage as the second-best team of the year and leader of Zone A. The Xeneize’s final sprint positioned them as contenders, and while renowned players like Zeballos and Paredes stood out in important victories, Ayrton Costa was key at the back, having arrived at the start of the year without much fanfare and gradually earned his place. In blue and gold, he became unpassable thanks to his speed in challenges, strength in one-on-ones, and great anticipation.

Mateo del Blanco – Unión

After finishing the Apertura in last place in Zone A, in the second half of the year Unión turned things around under Leonardo Madelón and finished as Boca’s runner-up, surprising everyone. Although the team’s solidity was key, on the left flank Mateo del Blanco’s consistency stood out, starting all 16 matches of the tournament and contributing one goal and five assists.

Javier Ruíz – Barracas Central

Barracas finished sixth in Zone A and one of its main stars was Javier Ruíz, a striker on loan from Independiente who last semester suffered a meniscus tear. In this part of the year, the forward shone with his dazzling dribbling—he’s the player who dribbles the most in the Professional League—and contributed two goals and two assists to Rubén Darío Insua’s team, which is considering buying his rights due to the great level he has shown.

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