Lucas Ayrton "Pocho" Román (born 10 February 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Dordrecht in the Netherlands. Born in Argentina, he has represented both Argentina and Italy in their youth teams.
Club career A youth product of Ferro Carril Oeste since the age of 6, Román signed his first professional contract with the side on 23 July 2020 until 2022. He made his professional debut with the club in a Primera Nacional match against Quilmes on 28 February 2022. He extended his contract with the club on 3 June 2022, until December 2023.
Barcelona On 18 January 2023, Barcelona Atlètic announced an agreement with Ferro Carril Oeste to sign Román on a permanent deal, as the player signed a contract up to 30 June 2026, including a 400 million euro release clause.
In August 2024, Román joined Segunda División club FC Cartagena on a season-long loan deal.
Independiente After his loan at Cartagena was mutually terminated, it was announced on 31 January 2025 that Román joined Argentine Primera División side Independiente permanently, signing a three-year contract.
On 22 July 2025, Román joined Atlético Tucumán on loan until the end of 2026.
Dordrecht On 13 August 2026, Román signed a one-season contract with Dutch club Dordrecht.
International career Román has represented Argentina at under-13, under-15, under-17 and under-20 level.
With the latter youth national team, under head coach Javier Mascherano, the forward won the 2022 L'Alcúdia International Football Tournament, and was included in the preliminary squad for the 2023 South American U-20 Championship.
In August 2023, in virtue of his Italian passport, Román received his first call-up to the Italy under-20 national team.
Playing style Román is a left-footed forward who can also act as a winger. He is described as a mobile and creative forward who can start plays in the midfield or on the wing. He has a good shot from distance, and is known for his winning mentality.
Personal life Born in Argentina, Román also holds an Italian passport.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsFerro Carril Oeste2022Primera Nacional2730000273Barcelona B2022–23Primera Federación111–001112023–24Primera Federación140–31171Total2510031282Career total5240031555
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