Who is Lucas Obregón? River debutant and ex-Colón player's brother

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·16 de novembro de 2025

Who is Lucas Obregón? River debutant and ex-Colón player's brother

Lucas Martín Obregón, a young Argentine footballer who emerged from the youth divisions and River's Reserve, made his official debut in the First Division this Sunday, coming on for the injured Fabricio Bustos during the visit to Vélez.

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

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

The young player had already been demonstrating his potential in the select team and the Reserve, under the technical direction of Marcelo Escudero. In 2023, the club decided to "secure" him due to his potential.

Profile Information of Lucas Obregón

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 perform as a right back/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.
Contract: He signed his first professional contract with River Plate in July 2023, valid until December 31, 2025.
Release Clause: River "secured" him with a release clause amounting to 20 million dollars, which demonstrates the great potential the club sees in him.
National Team: He has been called up for Argentina's youth national teams (such as the Under-17 and Under-20).
Fun Fact: He is the brother of former River footballer, Braian Romero.

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