10 Facts About Lautaro Acosta

Lautaro German Acosta was born on 14 March 1988 and is an Argentine professional footballer who plays for Club Atletico Lanus as a winger.

Lautaro Acosta started his professional career at Lanus, making his debut with the first team at 18.

Lautaro Acosta spent four years in the Spanish La Liga, signing with Sevilla in 2008.

Lautaro Acosta was part of the Lanus squad that won the 2007 Apertura tournament, their first ever Primera Division title.

Lautaro Acosta returned to his country in 2012, going on to represent Boca Juniors and former club Lanus.

Lautaro Acosta was a key attacking element in five of the six titles won after his return, including the 2016 national championship.

In 2007, Lautaro Acosta was picked to join the Argentina under-20 squad to compete in the 2007 South American U-20 Championship in Paraguay.

Lautaro Acosta headed the only goal in the last game against Uruguay, to secure the national team's qualification for both the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup and the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Lautaro Acosta was selected by the full side for a Copa America Centenario provisional squad, but did not make the final cut.

Lautaro Acosta received his first senior call-up by coach Jorge Sampaoli on 27 August 2017, for 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Venezuela.