Full name: Nicolás Federico De La Cruz Suárez

Nationality: Uruguay

Date of birth: June 1, 1997

Place of birth: Montevideo, Uruguay

Position: Midfielder (central / attacking midfielder)

Current / notable club: River Plate (Argentina)

Youth career:

• River Plate Montevideo (youth)

Senior career highlights:

• River Plate Montevideo (Uruguay) — made professional debut and played from 2014 to 2017
• River Plate (Buenos Aires, Argentina) — joined in 2017 and became an important first-team midfielder, contributing with goals, assists, and playmaking in domestic league and continental competitions (Copa Libertadores)

International career:

• Represented Uruguay at youth levels (including U17 and U20)
• Senior Uruguay national team — made appearances starting in 2018 and has been called up for various friendlies and competitive matches

Playing style and attributes:

• Creative central/attacking midfielder with good vision and passing range
• Technical ball control, ability to dribble in tight spaces
• Contributes with goals from midfield and set-piece delivery
• Energetic, presses and helps defensively when required

Notable achievements:

• Key contributor for River Plate (Argentina) in domestic competitions and Copa Libertadores campaigns
• Recognized as one of the prominent Uruguayan midfield talents of his generation

Additional notes: Nicolás De La Cruz comes from a footballing family — his uncle and relatives have been involved in professional football in Uruguay. He has been subject to transfer interest from clubs in South America and Europe during his time at River Plate (Argentina).