Who is Lucas Obregón? River debutant, brother of ex-Colón player

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·16 novembre 2025

Who is Lucas Obregón? River debutant, brother of ex-Colón player

Lucas Martín Obregón, young Argentine footballer who came up through the youth divisions and the River Plate Reserve, made his official First Division debut this Sunday, coming on for the injured Fabricio Bustos during the match against Vélez.

The 50th player to debut under Marcelo Gallardo’s management, he is considered one of the young prospects from River’s academy. Additionally, he is the brother of former River player Braian Romero.

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Obregón, who joined River as a child, started out playing as a right midfielder, but as he moved into youth football, he primarily established himself in the position of right back.

The youngster had already been showing his potential in the select team and in the Reserve, under the management of Marcelo Escudero. In 2023, the club decided to “lock him in” due to his potential.

Lucas Obregón Profile Data

Full Name: Lucas Martín Agustín Obregón. (He is often referred to simply as Lucas or Agustín Obregón).
Date of Birth: February 11, 2006 (He is 19 years old).
Position: He is a versatile player who can play as a right back/right midfielder (right midfielder or defender).
Career at River: He joined the club in 2013 and has gone through all the youth divisions. He is currently a standout figure in the Reserve team.
Contract: He signed his first professional contract with River Plate in July 2023, valid until December 31, 2025.
Release Clause: River “locked him in” with a release clause of 20 million dollars, which shows the club’s high expectations for him.
National Team: He has been called up to Argentina’s youth national teams (such as the U-17 and U-20).
Fun Fact: He is the brother of former River player Braian Romero.

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