Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Lautaro Martínez

Discover the career path of Lautaro Martínez, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Lautaro Javier Martínez, an Argentine professional footballer, excels as a striker for Inter Milan, where he is the captain, and the Argentina national team. Recognized as one of the world's best forwards, Lautaro is celebrated for his prolific goalscoring abilities, strategic positioning within the box, and effective link-up play, making him a key player for both his club and country.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1970: First Inter Player to score in Camp Nou since 1970

In October 2019, Lautaro Martínez became the first Inter Milan player since Roberto Boninsegna in 1970 to score at Camp Nou for Inter Milan.

2002: Became Inter Player after Hernán Crespo to score in four consecutive Champions League games

In October 2019, Lautaro Martínez became the Inter player after Hernán Crespo in 2002 to score in four consecutive Champions League games.

2003: Inter Player after Christian Vieri to score in four consecutive Champions League games

In October 2019, Lautaro Martínez became the Inter player after Christian Vieri in 2003 to score in four consecutive Champions League games.

2010: Champions League Final Qualification First Time Since 2010

In May 2023, Lautaro Martínez helped to secure a place for Inter in the Champions League Final for the first time since 2010.

2010: Inter Player after Samuel Eto'o to score in four consecutive Champions League games

In October 2019, Lautaro Martínez became the Inter player after Samuel Eto'o in 2010 to score in four consecutive Champions League games.

2011: First League Double Over Milan Since 2011-12 Season

Lautaro Martínez helped Inter achieve their first league double over city rivals Milan since the 2011–12 season in February 2019.

2013: Scored 13 goals in U-17 league

In 2013, Lautaro Martínez scored 13 goals in the U-17 league for Liniers and netted in the final of the National Cup, where Liniers lost on penalties.

2013: Argentinian Player after Ezequiel Lavezzi to score in four consecutive Champions League games

In October 2019, Lautaro Martínez became the Argentinian player after Ezequiel Lavezzi in 2013 to score in four consecutive Champions League games.

January 2014: Signed with Racing Club

In January 2014, Lautaro Martínez signed with Racing Club after being scouted by interim coach Fabio Radaelli.

November 2015: League Debut

In November 2015, Lautaro Martínez made his league debut for Racing Club as a substitute against Crucero del Norte.

April 2016: First Red Card

In April 2016, Lautaro Martínez received his first red card after getting two yellow cards in five minutes during a draw against Argentinos.

2016: Assumed Senior Role

In 2016, following an injury to Lisandro López, Lautaro Martínez assumed a more senior role for Racing Club, scoring 9 goals in 23 league appearances.

December 2017: Medical with Atlético Madrid

In December 2017, Lautaro Martínez underwent a medical with La Liga side Atlético Madrid, but later signed a renewed contract with Racing Club.

2017: Represented Argentina and Top Scorer

In 2017, Lautaro Martínez represented Argentina at the South American U-20 Championship, becoming the tournament's joint-top scorer with five goals, helping Argentina qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

2017: Played in FIFA U-20 World Cup and South American U-20 Championship

In 2017, Lautaro Martínez represented Argentina at youth level, participating in both the FIFA U-20 World Cup and the South American U-20 Championship.

March 2018: First call-up for Senior Team

In March 2018, Lautaro Martínez received his first call-up for the senior Argentina team for friendly matches against Italy and Spain.

May 2018: Named in Preliminary Squad for World Cup

In May 2018, Lautaro Martínez was named in Argentina's preliminary squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia but was omitted from the final selection.

July 2018: Officially Joined Inter

On July 4, 2018, Lautaro Martínez officially joined Inter Milan for a reported fee of €22.7 million, signing a five-year contract with the club.

December 2018: Possible Loan Extension

In December 2018, Racing Club aimed to keep Lautaro Martínez on loan, but he continued with Inter Milan.

2018: Senior International Debut

In 2018, Lautaro Martínez made his senior international debut for Argentina.

2018: Signed with Inter Milan

In 2018, Lautaro Martínez signed with Inter Milan from Racing Club for €22.7 million.

2018: Started Regularly for Inter

In 2018, Lautaro Martínez started to start in every match, profiting from Mauro Icardi's absence for personal reasons.

February 2019: First European Goal

On February 14, 2019, Lautaro Martínez scored his first European goal, netting a penalty in Inter's win against Rapid Wien in the Europa League.

May 2019: Included in Copa América Squad

In May 2019, Lautaro Martínez was included in Argentina's squad for the 2019 Copa América.

September 2019: First International Hat-Trick

On September 10, 2019, Lautaro Martínez scored his first international hat-trick in a friendly against Mexico, which Argentina won 4–0.

October 2019: First Champions League Goal

On October 2, 2019, Lautaro Martínez scored his first goal in the UEFA Champions League in a match against Barcelona, becoming the first Inter player since 1970 to score at Camp Nou.

August 2020: Reached Europa League Final

On August 17, 2020, Lautaro Martínez scored a brace in a 5–0 win against Shakhtar Donetsk, helping Inter reach the 2020 UEFA Europa League Final.

2020: Reached the UEFA Europa League Final

In 2020, Lautaro Martínez and Inter Milan reached the UEFA Europa League Final.

June 2021: Goal in Copa América

On June 28, 2021, Lautaro Martínez scored Argentina's final goal in a 4–1 win over Bolivia in the 2021 Copa América group match.

2021: Won Copa América

In 2021, Lautaro Martínez won the Copa América with Argentina.

March 2022: Scored Against Liverpool

On March 8, 2022, Lautaro Martínez scored against Liverpool in a 1–0 victory at Anfield, marking Inter's first Champions League knockout goal in 3,600 days.

June 2022: Goal and Assist in Finalissima

On June 1, 2022, Lautaro Martínez scored the opening goal and provided an assist in a 3–0 win over Italy in the 2022 Finalissima at Wembley Stadium.

December 2022: World Cup Champion

In December 2022, Lautaro Martínez was part of the Argentina squad that won the 2022 FIFA World Cup, contributing with a crucial penalty in the quarter-final shootout against the Netherlands.

2022: Won FIFA World Cup

In 2022, Lautaro Martínez won the FIFA World Cup with Argentina.

May 2023: Champions League Final Qualification

In May 2023, Lautaro Martínez scored the only goal in a 1–0 victory over Milan in the Champions League semi-final second leg, securing a 3–0 aggregate win and qualification to the Champions League Final.

September 2023: Scored four goals as a substitute

On September 30, 2023, Lautaro Martínez became the first player in Serie A history to score 4 goals as a substitute in Inter's 4-0 win against Salernitana.

2023: Reached the UEFA Champions League Final

In 2023, Lautaro Martínez and Inter Milan reached the UEFA Champions League Final.

2023: Started Season as First Choice Striker

Lautaro Martínez began the 2023-24 season as the first-choice striker for Inter Milan.

February 2024: 100th Serie A Goal and Personal Record

On February 25, 2024, Lautaro Martínez scored his 100th Serie A goal and surpassed his personal record for most league goals in a season during a 4-0 win against Lecce.

2024: 2024 Copa América

At the 2024 Copa América, Martínez scored Argentina's second goal in the team's opening 2–0 win over Canada, scored the only goal of the match in a win against Chile, scored both goals in a 2-0 win against Peru, and scored the only goal in the 112th minute of the game during extra time in the final against Colombia. He was awarded the Golden Boot as the competition's top goalscorer.