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Lautaro Martínez: Beyond the Pitch
15 Jul
Summary
- Martínez considered basketball before football at age 15.
- He married model Agustina Gandolfo in May 2023.
- The couple has two children, Nina and Theo.
As Argentina advances in the 2026 World Cup, attention turns to star attacker Lautaro Martínez. The forward, who scored in extra time against Switzerland, is playing in his second World Cup, contributing two goals and an assist.
Born in Bahía Blanca in 1997, Martínez comes from a sporting family. His father was a footballer, and his brother Alan is a professional center-back. His other brother, Jano, plays professional basketball in Argentina.
Interestingly, Martínez himself considered a basketball career at age 15, a path his brother Jano revealed. He is married to model and entrepreneur Agustina Gandolfo, whom he wed in May 2023.
The couple welcomed their daughter Nina in 2021 and their son Theo in 2023. Martínez's personal life complements his significant contributions to Argentina's national team.
