Kevin Lomónaco

Kevin Joel Lomónaco (born 8 January 2002) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Elche.

Club career Lanús Lomónaco is a product of the Lanús youth system. He made the breakthrough into the club's first-team in 2020, initially appearing in pre-season under manager Luis Zubeldía; notably participating in a friendly against Vélez Sarsfield in October. In November, the centre-back was an unused substitute for a Copa de la Liga Profesional fixture with Newell's Old Boys and a Copa Sudamericana encounter with Bolívar.

Red Bull Bragantino In April 2022, Lomónaco joined Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side Red Bull Bragantino on a five-year deal. He featured sparingly during the season, contributing with 17 appearances overall.

On 19 April 2023, Lomónaco was separated from Bragantino's first team squad, after having his name included in the 2023 Brazilian football match-fixing scandal.

Tigre (loan) On 28 July 2023, Bragantino sent Lomónaco on a season-long loan to Argentine Primera División side Tigre, with a future option to make the move permanent.

Elche On 1 September 2026, after a two-year spell at Independiente, Lomónaco joined La Liga side Elche on a four-year contract.

International career In 2019, Lomónaco represented Argentina at U17 level. After making seven appearances at the South American U-17 Championship in Peru as they won the trophy, he subsequently appeared four times at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil. In December 2020, Lomónaco was selected to train with the U20s.

Involvement in match-fixing scandal In May 2023, Lomónaco admitted to receiving BR$ 30,000 in bribes for getting a yellow card during a Campeonato Brasileiro Série A match against América Mineiro. He was judged on 1 June, receiving a 380-day ban and being charged a R$25,000 fine.

Career statistics

2022

Platense (loan) 2021 Primera División

2022

2023

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Honours Argentina U17 South American U-17 Championship: 2019 Granatkin Memorial: 2019