Manuel Lanzini facts for kids
Lanzini with West Ham in 2022 playing in the UEFA Europa League
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 15 February 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Ituzaingó, Argentina | ||
| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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River Plate | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2010 | River Plate | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2014 | River Plate | 84 | (12) |
| 2011–2012 | → Fluminense (loan) | 37 | (5) |
| 2014–2016 | Al Jazira | 24 | (8) |
| 2015–2016 | → West Ham United (loan) | 26 | (6) |
| 2016–2023 | West Ham United | 153 | (21) |
| 2023– | River Plate | 37 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2013 | Argentina U20 | 5 | (2) |
| 2017–2019 | Argentina | 5 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:10, 14 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
Manuel Lanzini (born February 15, 1993) is a professional football player from Argentina. He plays as an attacking midfielder for the club River Plate.
He started his career at River Plate, where he grew up playing in their youth teams. He even scored the fastest goal ever in the famous "Superclásico" derby, just 43 seconds into the game! He also played for Fluminense for a while.
In 2014, Lanzini moved to Al Jazira in the UAE. A year later, he joined West Ham in England on loan. He later signed with West Ham permanently and was a key player until 2018. That year, he had a serious knee injury. Manuel worked hard to get back to playing. He was a reliable player for West Ham for five more seasons. His time there ended with a big win: the 2023 UEFA Europa Conference League title.
Lanzini first played for the Argentina national team in 2017. Because of his knee injury in 2018, he missed the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He has played only one more game for Argentina since then, in 2019. People say he is very good at dribbling and moving past defenders. He is nicknamed "La Joya," which means "the jewel."
Contents
- Manuel Lanzini's Football Journey
- Playing for Argentina
- About Manuel Lanzini
- Career Statistics
- Awards and Trophies
- See also
Manuel Lanzini's Football Journey
Early Days at River Plate
Manuel Lanzini showed his football skills early on. He played indoor soccer for a local club in Ituzaingó. A famous talent scout, Ramón Maddoni, wanted him to try out for Boca Juniors. But young Lanzini only wanted to play for his favorite club, River Plate.
In 2002, he joined River Plate's youth academy. He started as a playmaker in the junior teams. In 2008, his team won their league trophy. Lanzini scored nine goals that season. On November 2, 2008, River Plate beat Boca Juniors 3–0 in a junior derby. Lanzini scored two goals and helped with another.
Joining the First Team at River Plate (2010–2011)
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In 2010, River Plate's coach, Ángel Cappa, invited Lanzini to train with the first team. He played his first unofficial game in a friendly match. River Plate won 3–0, and Lanzini came on as a substitute. His good play impressed the fans and the media.
Lanzini made his official debut on August 8, 2010. He played against Tigre in the first game of the 2010 Torneo Apertura. River Plate won 1–0. At 17 years old, Lanzini was one of the youngest players to debut for River Plate's first team.
Time with Fluminense (2011–2012)
On July 19, 2011, River Plate loaned Lanzini to Fluminense in Brazil. He made his debut in the Brasileirao 2011 in a 3–0 win. He scored his first goal for the team in a 2–1 victory. His good performances made the club's president call him "the new Neymar." He scored an important goal in the famous "Fla-Flu" derby against Flamengo. After his loan ended, Lanzini returned to River Plate.
Back to River Plate and Success
2012–2013 Season
Lanzini returned to River Plate on June 30, 2012. He scored his first goal back in a 1–2 loss. He asked his coach, Matías Almeyda, if he could wear the famous number 10 shirt, and the coach agreed. However, he did not always play as a starter under Almeyda.
When Ramón Díaz became the new coach, Lanzini got more chances. Díaz made him a starter, and Lanzini scored a goal in a 2–0 win. He became a regular player for the team. In the Torneo Final 2013, he scored his first goal in the "Superclásico" derby. This goal, scored in just 43 seconds, is still the fastest in the derby's history. River Plate finished second that season.
2013–2014 Season
After the 2013 season, Lanzini received an offer from a team in the United Arab Emirates. But he decided to stay at River Plate. He wanted to focus on his football career more than money. He was one of River Plate's best players in the Torneo Inicial 2013.
The year 2014 was one of the best for River Plate. They won the Torneo Final 2014 and the Copa Sudamericana 2014. Lanzini played for half of the year and helped the team win the Torneo Inicial 2014 trophy. He scored again in a "Superclásico" victory against Boca Juniors in 2014. This win started a series of victories for River Plate over their rivals. Lanzini finished the season with 2 goals in 18 games.
Playing for Al Jazira Club
On August 6, 2014, Lanzini moved to Al Jazira in the United Arab Emirates. He signed a four-year deal. At 21 years old, he became the youngest foreign player in the UAE Pro League. Many clubs from England, Spain, Italy, and Turkey were interested in him.
Time with West Ham United
2015–2016 Season
On July 22, 2015, Lanzini joined Premier League team West Ham United on a loan for one season. They also had an option to sign him permanently. He played his first game on August 6 in the UEFA Europa League. He scored a goal in the third minute, but West Ham lost the game.
His first league game was on August 15. On August 29, he scored his first league goal against Liverpool. West Ham won 3–0, which was their first win at Anfield since 1963. In March 2016, West Ham confirmed they would sign Lanzini permanently starting July 1, 2016.
2016–2017 Season
Lanzini played 39 games for West Ham and scored eight goals. On October 15, 2016, he scored the only goal in a 1–0 win against Crystal Palace. This was West Ham's first away win of the season. On May 5, 2017, his goal in a 1–0 win against Tottenham Hotspur stopped Tottenham from winning the Premier League title. Tottenham was on a nine-game winning streak at the time. On May 9, he was voted the second-best player for West Ham.
2017–2018 Season
Lanzini's first game of the season was on August 26, 2017. He scored his first goal of the season on November 4, 2017, against Liverpool. On January 13, 2018, he scored two more goals in a 4–1 win against Huddersfield Town. On May 13, he scored twice in a 3–1 win against Everton on the last day of the season.
2018–2019 Season
Lanzini was out with an injury since May 2018. He returned to play on February 22, 2019. He made nine more league appearances that season. He scored one goal in a 4–1 win against Watford on the final day of the season.
2019–2020 Season
Lanzini played his first game of the season on August 10, 2019, against Manchester City. On August 30, 2019, Lanzini signed a new long-term contract with West Ham. He said he loved London and the club. On November 9, he broke his collarbone during a game against Burnley.
2020–2021 Season
On October 18, 2020, Lanzini scored his first goal of the season. It was a spectacular equalizer from 25 yards out against Tottenham Hotspur. West Ham was losing 3–0 until the 82nd minute. Lanzini's goal in added time made the score 3–3. He won the Premier League Goal of the Month award for this goal. West Ham became the first team in Premier League history to avoid losing after being down by three or more goals so late in the game.
On June 16, 2023, West Ham announced that Lanzini would leave the club. His contract ended at the end of the 2022–23 season.
Coming Back to River Plate
On August 2, 2023, Lanzini returned to River Plate. He signed a one-year contract. He played his first game back later that month. On October 25, he received a special shirt with the number 100. This was to celebrate his 100 appearances for his childhood club.
Playing for Argentina
In May 2016, Lanzini was chosen for Argentina's team for the 2016 Olympics. But he had to leave the team in July 2016 because of a knee injury. In May 2017, he was named in the new Argentina manager's first team. He made his full international debut on June 9 against Brazil in Australia. On March 23, 2018, he scored his first international goal in a friendly match against Italy in Manchester. Argentina won 2–0.
On May 21, 2018, he was chosen for Argentina's team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. He played in a friendly win against Haiti on May 29. However, on June 8, 2018, Lanzini was ruled out of the World Cup. He suffered a serious knee injury during a training session.
About Manuel Lanzini
Manuel Lanzini was born in Ituzaingó, Argentina. He also has an Italian passport. His father, Héctor, was also a football player. His brother, Tomás, has also played football professionally. Manuel is a big fan of River Plate. He often celebrates their wins on social media. He even has a tattoo of himself wearing a River Plate shirt.
Career Statistics
Club Appearances
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| River Plate | 2010–11 | Argentine Primera División | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 22 | 0 | ||
| 2012–13 | Argentine Primera División | 26 | 8 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 26 | 8 | ||
| 2013–14 | Argentine Primera División | 36 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | 6 | 1 | 43 | 5 | ||
| Total | 84 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 91 | 13 | ||
| Fluminense (loan) | 2011 | Série A | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 2 |
| 2012 | Série A | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 3 | |
| Total | 28 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 42 | 5 | ||
| Al Jazira | 2014–15 | UAE Pro League | 24 | 8 | 4 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 29 | 8 | |
| West Ham United (loan) | 2015–16 | Premier League | 26 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 7 |
| West Ham United | 2016–17 | Premier League | 35 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 8 |
| 2017–18 | Premier League | 27 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 29 | 5 | ||
| 2018–19 | Premier League | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 10 | 1 | ||
| 2019–20 | Premier League | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 26 | 0 | ||
| 2020–21 | Premier League | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 23 | 1 | ||
| 2021–22 | Premier League | 30 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 45 | 7 | |
| 2022–23 | Premier League | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 23 | 3 | |
| Total | 179 | 27 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 22 | 3 | 226 | 32 | ||
| River Plate | 2023 | Argentine Primera División | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| 2024 | Argentine Primera División | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Career total | 314 | 49 | 18 | 1 | 41 | 3 | 32 | 4 | 407 | 57 | ||
International Appearances
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 5 | 1 | |
International Goals
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 March 2018 | City of Manchester, Manchester, England |  Italy |
2–0 | 2–0 | Friendly |
Awards and Trophies
Fluminense
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2012
- Campeonato Carioca: 2012
- Taca Guanabara: 2012
River Plate
- Argentine Primera División: Torneo Final 2014
- Copa Campeonato: 2014
- Trofeo de Campeones: 2023
- Supercopa Argentina: 2023
West Ham United
- UEFA Europa Conference League: 2022–23
Argentina
- Superclásico de las Américas: 2017
Individual Awards
- Premier League Goal of the Month: October 2020
- West Ham United Players' Player of the Year: 2016–17
- West Ham United Goal of the Season: 2021–22
See also
In Spanish: Manuel Lanzini para niños
