“Rising Star” 4 Best U23 Players Argentina Liga Profesional 2025 Season So Far

As the Argentina Liga Profesional 2025 season unfolds, a new wave of young talents is making a name for themselves across the league. From commanding defenders to dynamic forwards, these players are proving their worth with standout performances and impressive data-driven contributions. Using advanced performance metrics, we break down their impact, strengths, and potential, giving a data-driven perspective on why these rising stars are ones to watch. Let’s dive into the numbers and uncover what makes them stand out in Argentina Liga Profesional.

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“Rising Star” 4 Best U23 Players Argentina Liga Profesional 2025 Season So Far

Lautaro Di Lollo (‘04) (CB) – Boca Juniors

Lautaro Di Lollo‘s CompaAI Parameters League Passing report:

Di Lollo’s strongest seasonal trait is his volume and security in ball circulation. He ranks 1st out of 14 CBs with 64 passes per match, ahead of Lautaro Rivero’s 61.08, and also leads the group in 55.83 successful passes per match versus 54.33 for Rivero. This places him at the top of the position pool for overall distribution volume while maintaining strong completion, which indicates a defender who can be trusted as a regular outlet in buildup and can sustain team possession under normal match rhythm. He is also the clear leader in the more advanced side of his passing profile. Di Lollo ranks 1st with 62.67 offensive passes per match and 55 successful offensive passes per match, both ahead of Rivero’s 59.58 and 53.25. He additionally leads in 27.5 forward passes and 20.5 successful forward passes per match, outperforming Ezequiel Herrera’s 24.5 forward passes and Rivero’s 19.5 successful forward passes. This shows a CB who regularly looks to progress the ball vertically rather than simply recycle it, which can be tactically valuable in teams building from the back and trying to connect defense to midfield quickly. His progression metrics are another major strength. Di Lollo is 1st in 7.75 successful progressive passes per match, ahead of Tomás Palacios’ 6.64, and also leads in 44.58 received passes per match, 36.75 passes into the middle third, and 19.83 passes into the defensive third. He also posts 10.92 progressive passes per match, where only Ezequiel Herrera is slightly ahead with 11. This combination suggests he is heavily involved in structured buildup, receives consistently, and can advance play through intermediate zones.

Di Lollo’s best ranking parameters are his overall passing volume, successful passes, offensive and forward passing output, and progressive passing volume, where he leads or sits near the top of the under-23 CB group. His profile points to a center-back who is highly active in buildup, reliable in possession, and capable of advancing play through structured passing lanes. The main weaknesses are in creative passing, final-third penetration, and especially long-pass efficiency, which can cap his influence when a team needs line-breaking distribution or fast switches under pressure. Tactically, he can be used as a buildup-oriented right or left center-back in possession teams, particularly where the back line needs a secure distributor who can connect into midfield. He may be less suitable as the primary long-range switcher or as a CB expected to provide direct final-third creation.

Lautaro Di Lollo (‘04) (CB) – Boca Juniors

Mateo Del Blanco (‘03) (LB) – Union Santa Fe

Mateo Del Blanco‘s CompaAI Parameters League Offensive report:

Del Blanco’s strongest seasonal outputs come in direct attacking involvement, where he ranks among the very best LB under-23s. He is 1st out of 16 for Expected goals (0.11), tied as the top performer in the group and ahead of Alexandro Maidana (0.09). He is also 1st for Playing in scoring attacks (0.79), leading Ezequiel Herrera (0.75), and 1st for Expected assists (0.24), well above Franco Saavedra (0.15). This combination shows a full-back who is not only arriving in advanced zones, but also consistently contributing to the final action chain. His shot creation and volume are also elite for the position. Del Blanco is 1st for Shot assists (2.36) and 1st for Shots (2.43), clearly ahead of the next players in each category, with Tomás Porra at 1.4 shot assists and 1 shot per match. He is also 1st for Shots on target (0.71), ahead of Diego Barrera (0.57). These numbers point to a defender who can function as an extra attacker, not just a supplier. The tactical value is clear: he can be used to overload the left side, support second-wave attacks, and provide a reliable shot volume from advanced wide areas. Del Blanco is also the most active ball-progressing defender in the sample. He ranks 1st for Dribbles (3.93), Successful dribbles (2.29), Progressive runs (4.07), Ball carrying (0.86), Touches in box (1.86), Opportunity (1.14), Offensive actions (45.29), and Successful offensive actions (30.43). In each case, he leads the LB U23 group, usually by a clear margin. This profile indicates strong willingness and ability to advance the ball, beat opponents, and repeatedly enter dangerous zones. From a tactical standpoint, he can be a major progressive outlet in build-up, especially in systems that rely on full-backs to carry the ball into the final third and create overloads.

Del Blanco’s best ranking parameters are built around attacking volume and progression: 1st in xG, playing in scoring attacks, expected assists, shot assists, shots, shots on target, dribbles, successful dribbles, progressive runs, ball carrying, touches in box, opportunity, offensive actions, and successful offensive actions. This is a very strong offensive profile for a young LB, with clear evidence of advanced involvement and influence in wide attacking phases. His main weaknesses are in end-product consistency and conversion efficiency, particularly assists, goals, shot accuracy, and dribble success rate. Tactically, he can be used as an aggressive overlapping or underlapping left-back in possession-heavy systems, with freedom to progress the ball and enter the final third. He can also fit as a wide midfielder in more attacking structures, especially when the team wants strong left-sided ball progression and repeated box entries from a full-back-type profile.

Mateo Del Blanco (‘03) (LB) – Union Santa Fe

Alex Nahuel Luna (‘04) (LW) – Instituto

Alex Nahuel Luna‘s CompaAI Parameters League Offensive report:

Alex Luna’s most dominant area is his direct goal threat. He ranks 1st out of 34 LW U23 players in Expected goals (0.35), Shots (2.67), Shots on target (1.07), Opportunities (1.6), Penalties (0.13) and Successful penalties (0.13) per match. Compared with the next-best players in these metrics — for example Dylan Aquino’s 0.17 xG, Mateo Del Blanco’s 2.5 shots, and Matías Abaldo’s 0.93 shots on target — Luna is clearly operating as the most prolific final-third shooter in his peer group. This profile points to a winger who consistently gets into shooting zones, takes responsibility in finishing actions, and can be used as a primary attacking outlet rather than only a creator. Tactically, he can be valuable in systems that encourage the left winger to attack the box early, arrive as a second striker, or receive frequent cut-back and inside-channel chances. His dribbling volume and ball progression also stand out strongly. Luna is 2nd in Goals (0.33), 2nd in Successful dribbles (2.93), and 3rd in Touches in box (2.47), Offensive actions (37.27), and Successful offensive actions (20.53). He is very close to the top in each area, especially in dribbling, where only Tomás Porra (3.4) is ahead. The combination of 5.13 dribbles per match and 2.67 progressive runs per match places him 4th in both categories, showing he can carry attacks forward regularly and repeatedly beat defenders. This suggests a winger who can destabilize defensive structures through individual action, not just positioning. From a tactical point of view, he can be effective in transitions, isolation situations on the flank, and patterns that allow him to drive inside after receiving wide.

Alex Luna’s best ranking parameters are clearly tied to shot volume and direct goal threat, with top-placed rankings in xG, shots, shots on target, opportunities, and penalties, plus strong rankings in goals, successful dribbles, and box activity. His profile fits a goal-oriented left winger who can attack space, carry the ball aggressively, and finish moves himself. The main area limiting his overall offensive profile is creative output, where his assist and expected assist numbers sit well below the position leaders. Tactically, he may be most effective in a role that gives him freedom to drive inside, arrive in the box, and attempt shots regularly, while relying on teammates around him for the final creative pass.

Alex Nahuel Luna (‘04) (LW) – Instituto

Jose David Romero (‘03) (CF) – Atletico Tigre

Jose David Romero‘s CompaAI Parameters League Offensive report:

Romero is the clear top attacker in this cohort when it comes to direct goal production. He ranks 1st out of 12 in Goals (0.55 per match), ahead of V. Davila (0.33). He also leads in Playing in scoring attacks (0.73), again ranking 1st, with Tiziano Perrotta next on 0.5. This shows a forward who is consistently involved in the final action chain and can finish attacks himself. From a tactical angle, he can be used as the main reference point in the box or as the central finisher in a system that supplies regular final-third entries. His shooting volume is also elite for the position group. He ranks 1st in Shots (2.73) and Shots on target (1.18) per match, ahead of Agustín Módica in both categories (2.0 shots, 1.08 shots on target). That level of volume points to an attacker who is not passive in the box and is willing to end possessions early. Combined with his top scoring rate, this suggests a striker with a direct, high-frequency shooting profile. He can fit well in teams that value a striker receiving repeated touches in the box and being allowed to finish quickly. Romero also stands out as an active ball-progressing forward. He is 1st in Dribbles (4.0), Successful dribbles (1.55), Dribbling in the final third (2.64), Successful dribbling in the final third (1.18), Progressive runs (1.91), and Ball carrying (0.73). He is ahead of Tiziano Perrotta in dribbles in the final third (1.83) and successful dribbling in the final third (0.75), while also leading J. Freitas in progressive runs (1.57) and ball carrying (0.43). This is a strong indicator of a forward who can attack defenders, carry the ball into dangerous zones, and create instability by breaking lines individually. Tactically, that makes him suitable for transitions, one-vs-one attacking situations, and patterns that allow the striker to drop slightly and drive at the back line.

David Romero’s strongest seasonal indicators are his goal output, shot volume, scoring-attack involvement, dribbling volume, progressive runs, and offensive activity, where he ranks at or near the top of the under-23 CF cohort. The profile points to a highly active, direct, and ball-carrying centre-forward who can lead the attacking line, attack space aggressively, and create regular shot volume. His main weaknesses are linked to finishing efficiency, shooting accuracy, and some conversion-based metrics, where he sits below the very best in the group.

Jose David Romero (‘03) (CF) – Atletico Tigre