Erik Manuel Lamela is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the Argentina national team. He began his career at River Plate and in 2011 transferred to Roma for an initial €12 million. After two Serie A seasons he joined Tottenham for a fee of £25.8 million. A full international since 2011, he was part of the Argentine squad which finished as runners-up at the 2015 and 2016 editions of the Copa América.
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About Erik Lamela
Attacking midfielder and winger who debuted for Argentina's national team in 2011 and joined Tottenham in 2013. He played for Argentina in the 2016 Copa Americana.
Before Fame
He began his youth career with River Plate when he was just 7 years old.
Achievement
He scored 19 goals in 62 appearances for A.S. Roma from 2011 to 2013.
Family Life
He was raised with two siblings, Brian and Axel. He began dating Sofia Herrero in 2010.
Associations
The transfer fee it cost Tottenham Hotspur to acquire him broke a record previously set by striker Roberto Soldado.
Information related to Erik Lamela
- Argentina youth international footballers
- Argentina under-20 international footballers
- Argentine expatriate sportspeople in Italy
- Copa América Centenario players
- River Plate footballers
