Cristian Romero has been a key introduction into the team at Tottenham and here is everything you need to know about the defender.
Cristian Romero has risen to stardom, joining Tottenham after an impressive season in Serie A with Atalanta. His route through Italian football has led him to being a standout performer for Spurs and his national team.
The defender has become a fan favourite, displaying his passion for the club through his all-action playing style. So, with that said, here’s a look at everything you need to know about Cristian Romero.
Cristian Romero age and height
Cristian Romero is currently 25-years-old, having been born on 27 April, 1998. The defender was born in Cordoba, Argentina, the nation he would go on to represent on the international stage on a regular basis. Romero’s height is six foot, one inches.
Why is Cristian Romero called Cuti?
Cristian Romero isn’t always referred to by his name, but rather the nickname “Cuti”. It may cause some confusion as to where it originated from, however it is claimed to be down to a story from his early days in childhood.
According to Tottenham reporters Charlie Eccleshare, Romero couldn’t say his first name, Cristian, as a child. This led to his sister, Aldana, naming him “Cuti”, something he could then pronounce as his first name instead.
Cristian Romero Tottenham loan and permanent
There has been some confusion surrounding the status of Cristian Romero’s contract at Tottenham in recent years. This is because the defender joined on loan for a season in 2021, with an option to land him permanently.
That full transfer pushed through in 2022, making him a Tottenham player, for a transfer fee worth roughly £42million.
Cristian Romero playing style
The playing style of Cristian Romero at Tottenham is best underlined by how he defends when required. The centre-back is best described as “all-action”, meaning he likes to get into challenges and use his physicality to win duels.
It makes the Argentina international a tricky foe to face as a forward, though he isn’t exactly perfect. Romero’s style also paves the way for some disciplinary problems with referees, leading to plenty of yellow and red cards received in his career.
Cristian Romero World Cup win
Cristian Romero featured heavily in Argentina’s World Cup 2022 campaign, despite struggling with injuries. The defender faced issues against Saudi Arabia and Mexico in the group stages, but went on to play almost every minute in the tournament after.
It all culminated in a final victory over France on penalties, securing the World Cup and a place in football history.
Cristian Romero all cards stats
Cristian Romero is well known for his scrapes with the referee’s notebook, so here’s a look at his card stats throughout his career so far, correct as of 20/03/2024.
Club career:
- Appearances: 214
- Yellow cards: 73
- Red cards: 7
International career:
- Appearances: 28
- Yellow cards: 6
- Red cards: 0
Cristian Romero stats
Club Atletico Belgrano (2016-2018)
- Appearances: 19
- Goals: 0
- Assists: 0
Genoa (2018-2020)
- Appearances: 60
- Goals: 3
- Assists: 3
Atalanta (2020-2021)
- Appearances: 42
- Goals: 3
- Assists: 5
Tottenham (2021-present)
- Appearances: 88
- Goals: 5
- Assists: 1
Cristian Romero contract and salary
Cristian Romero signed a five-year deal at Tottenham in 2022, keeping the defender at the club until June 2027. According to Tottenham salary reports, Romero is the joint-third top earner at the club, making £165k-a-week.
That works out to be a salary worth £8,580,000, behind only James Maddison and Heung-Min Son in the rankings.
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