Matías Kranevitter

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Matías Kranevitter
Personal information
Full name Claudio Matías Kranevitter
Date of birth (1993-05-21) 21 May 1993 (age 30)
Place of birth San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina
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Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Atlético Madrid
Number 8
Youth career
San Martín-T
2007–2012 River Plate
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2015 River Plate 53 (0)
2015– Atlético Madrid 6 (0)
2015 → River Plate (loan) 4 (0)
International career‡
2012–2013 Argentina U20 3 (0)
2015– Argentina 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 November 2015
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 5 September 2015

Claudio Matías Kranevitter (born 21 May 1993) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Spanish club Atlético Madrid.

Club career

River Plate

Born in San Miguel de Tucumán, Kranevitter started his career at San Martín de Tucumán's youth setup, but left the club at the age of 12 due to his family's poor financial situation. In 2007, aged 14, he joined River Plate after impressing on a trial.[1][2]

After being initially assigned to the reserves, Kranevitter was also a member of the under-20s during its U-20 Copa Libertadores winning campaign in 2012. On 2 December of that year he made his first team debut, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 1–0 home win against Lanús.[3]

Kranevitter was definitely promoted to the main squad by new manager Ramón Díaz. Initially a backup to Leonardo Ponzio and Cristian Ledesma, he appeared in 30 matches during the 2013–14 season, 16 as a starter, overcoming the latter midway through the campaign.[4]

In September 2014, already a regular starter, Kranevitter suffered a metatarsus injury, being ruled out until the following year.[5] In October, however, he trained with crutches[6] and returned to action in late November,[7] being utilized in both legs of 2014 Copa Sudamericana Finals.

Atlético Madrid

On 25 August 2015, La Liga side Atlético Madrid reached an agreement with River for the sale of Kranevitter, for a rumoured fee of €8 million.[8] He was officially announced three days later, being immediately loaned back to River until December.[9]

Assigned to the main squad in January 2016, Kranevitter was handed the no. 8 shirt.

International career

Kranevitter represented Argentina at under-20 level in 2013 South American Youth Football Championship. He appeared in three matches, all as a starter, as his side was knocked out in the group stage.

On 24 August 2015, Kranevitter was called up to the main squad for two friendlies against Bolivia and Mexico as a replacement to injured Lucas Biglia.[10] He made his full international debut on 4 September, starting in a 7–0 routing of the former at the BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston.[11]

Style of play

Mainly a defensive midfielder, Kranevitter excels at breaking up play, shielding the defense and setting the tempo of the team. Although not being very physical, he is known for his usually clean and well-timed tackles and his good defensive positioning.[12][13]

Kranevitter is often compared to Javier Mascherano, due to both being River Plate youth graduates and having the same playing style.[14][15]

Personal life

Kranevitter also played golf during his youth, and stated that he "would be a golfer if he wouldn't choose football".[16]

Honours

Club

River Plate

Individual

References

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