ratings updated 20 Aug 2026
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Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Cruzeiro.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 12 | 1 | 3 | 828 | 7.1 |
 CONMEBOL Libertadores | 4 | 0 | 0 | 333 | 6.9 |
 Copa Do Brasil | 2 | 0 | 1 | 149 | 7.2 |
Scout report
L. Romero is a 32-year-old central midfielder at Cruzeiro, enjoying a standout season — 2 goals and 3 assists in 21 appearances, a Season grade of 36, top 19% of Serie A central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 30.9, ranking 249th of 356 in the Serie A. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (55.2% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.57 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Romero.
Judged on this season alone, Romero graded 36 — a strong campaign that ranks top 20% of the 73 central midfielders in the Serie A, on 2 goals, 3 assists and 3.565 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 40 → 36). Over the 7 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2022/23.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 31, 55th of 73 of the 73 central midfielders in the Serie A. At 32 Romero is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 9.8 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Romero is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Cruzeiro finished 4th of 20 · an upper-table side
3.57 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 3 clean sheets across 21 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (4th of 20) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 3 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.29 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
- Defensive volume. 3.57 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 55.2% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Age curve. At 32, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 30.9, Romero carries the 55th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Serie A of 73. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.57 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.8× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the Serie A with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
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