Lucas Hernán Villalba (born 19 August 1994) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as either a centre-back or a left-back for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side Cruzeiro.

Career

Club

Villalba started his career with Independiente, making his debut in the 2012–13 Argentine Primera División season against Godoy Cruz. He then moved to Atlético Tucumán in 2016 on loan and subsequently played 22 times in the Argentine Primera División. On 10 January 2017, Villalba joined fellow Primera División side Huracán on loan.[3]

In Feb, 2024 he signed a loan with Cruzeiro Esporte Clube. After playing 35 matches for the Brazilian side in 2024, Cruzeiro announced on 3 January 2025 that the team signed Villalba permanently, offering a two-year contract.

International

Villalba has won caps for Argentina at U20 level.[4]

Career statistics

Club

As of 10 March 2017.
Club statistics
Club Season League Cup[a] League Cup Continental[b] Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Independiente 2012–13 Primera División 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 8 0
2013–14 Primera B Nacional 22 0 0 0 0 0 22 0
2014 Primera División 15 0 2 0 0 0 17 0
2015 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2016 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2016–17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 44 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 48 0
Atlético Tucumán (loan) 2016 Primera División 12 0 0 0 0 0 12 0
2016–17 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 11 0
Total 22 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 23 0
Huracán (loan) 2016–17 Primera División 0 0 0 0 1[c] 0 0 0 1 0
Career total 66 0 5 0 1 0 0 0 72 0

  1. ^ Includes the Copa Argentina.
  2. ^ Includes the Copa Sudamericana.
  3. ^ One appearance in 2017 Copa Sudamericana

References

  1. ^ "Player profile".
  2. ^ Lucas Villalba at WorldFootball.net
  3. ^ "Lucas Villalba, primer refuerzo de Huracán". TyC Sports. 11 January 2017. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
  4. ^ "Paliza al Sub 20: Alemania goleó a la Argentina". Toda Pasión. 14 August 2012. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
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