Key Takeaways:
- In the early hours of Wednesday morning, Lautaro Martinez notched two goals in Argentina’s 6-0 victory over Puerto Rico in Miami
- The Inter striker has risen to joint-fourth in Argentina’s all-time scoring list with 35 goals from 74 appearances, overtaking Diego Maradona and equalling Hernan Crespo
- Lautaro is due to return to Italy with a maximum of two training sessions before Inter face Roma in Serie A on Sunday
Martinez Makes History in Miami
Lautaro Martinez etched his name into Argentina’s football history by moving beyond Diego Maradona in the nation’s all-time top scorers, and drawing level with Hernan Crespo, following his brace during Argentina’s emphatic 6-0 win over Puerto Rico. The fixture, played in Miami in the early hours of Wednesday morning, saw the Inter captain begin on the bench before making a significant impact as a second-half substitute, scoring twice to help secure the friendly win.
4️⃣ Lautaro Martinez is now fourth all-time top goal scorer of Argentina. pic.twitter.com/MkNb7fSJYE
— INTER TRANSFERS (@EnjoyInter) October 15, 2025
All-Time Argentina Top Goalscorers: Martinez Reaches New Heights
Martinez, who now boasts 35 international goals in 74 caps, has moved into joint-fourth place in Argentina’s scoring charts. With this achievement, he has surged past Maradona’s tally of 34 and now sits alongside Crespo on 35 goals. The next milestones awaiting Martinez are Sergio Aguero’s 41 goals, Gabriel Batistuta’s 56, and Lionel Messi’s record-breaking 114 goals.
Return to Italy and Club Commitments
Lautaro’s international exploits mean he faces a lengthy journey back from the United States to Italy. Reports from Calciomercato indicate the Inter captain is not expected to resume training with Cristian Chivu’s squad before Thursday, allowing for at most two sessions prior to the Nerazzurri’s forthcoming Serie A fixture against league leaders Roma on Sunday. With Marcus Thuram unlikely to be available, Lautaro is widely expected to be in the starting eleven, potentially partnering with either Ange-Yoan Bonny or Francesco Pio Esposito in attack.
