Lucas Martínez Quarta

Lucas Martínez Quarta (born 10 May 1996) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Argentine Primera División club River Plate and the Argentina national team.

Club career On 5 October 2020, Martínez Quarta signed a five-year contract with Serie A club Fiorentina. On 7 March 2021, he scored his first goal in a 3–3 draw against Parma. On 26 October 2023, he netted his first goal in European competitions and provided an assist in a 6–0 victory over Čukarički in the Europa Conference League. On 3 June 2024, he extended his contract with the club until 2028.

On 7 January 2025, Martínez Quarta returned to River Plate, departing Fiorentina after four-and-a-half seasons.

International career On 5 September 2019, Martínez Quarta debuted for the Argentina national team in a friendly 0–0 draw against Chile, playing the full 90 minutes.

In June 2024, Martínez Quarta was included in Lionel Scaloni's final 26-man Argentina squad for the 2024 Copa América.

Career statistics Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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2016–17

2017–18

2018–19

2019–20

2023–24

2024–25

Honours River Plate Copa Argentina: 2016, 2019 Supercopa Argentina: 2017 Copa Libertadores: 2018 Recopa Sudamericana: 2019

Fiorentina Coppa Italia runner-up: 2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League runner-up: 2022–23, 2023–24

Argentina Copa América: 2021, 2024

Individual Copa Libertadores Team of the Tournament: 2019