Franco Mastantuono

Franco Mastantuono is an Argentine attacking midfielder who emerged from River Plate's youth academy, considered one of the biggest prospects in Argentine football of the post-Messi generation. He made his professional debut for River Plate at just 15 years old, quickly becoming a regular starter for the Núñez club. For the Argentine national team, he received his first call-ups while still a teenager, catching the attention of European clubs with his game vision and decision-making ability in tight spaces. In 2025, he was signed by Real Madrid, a transfer that made him one of the youngest players in history to sign with the Spanish club for an expressive amount, valued at around 45 million euros.