Erik Lamela: Biography, Facts and Career
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Erik Manuel Lamela (born 4 March 1992) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or right winger. He was most recently an assistant coach at La Liga club Sevilla. Lamela began his career at River Plate, and in 2011 transferred to Roma for an initial €12 million. After two Serie A seasons, he joined Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur for a fee of £25.8 million, where he made over 250 appearances across eight seasons and reached the 2019 UEFA Champions League final. After stints at Sevilla, where he won the UEFA Europa League in 2023, and AEK Athens, Lamela retired from professional football in 2025. A full Argentina international from 2011 to 2018, Lamela was part of the squads which finished as runners-up at the 2015 and 2016 editions of the Copa América.
Quick facts about Erik Lamela
- Full name: Erik Lamela
- Born: 1992-03-04
- Nationality: Argentina
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q337617
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Who is Erik Lamela?
Erik Manuel Lamela (born 4 March 1992) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or right winger.
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Erik Lamela is Argentina.
When was Erik Lamela born?
Erik Lamela was born on 1992-03-04.
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