Name: Nicolás de la Cruz

Full name: Nicolás Fernando de la Cruz Guelmo

Date of birth: June 1, 1997

Place of birth: Montevideo, Uruguay

Nationality: Uruguayan

Position: Central/attacking midfielder

Current club (as of 2026): River Plate (Argentina)

Previous clubs:

• River Plate Montevideo (youth and senior debut)
• River Plate (Argentina) — transferred in 2017

Uruguay national team:

• Senior debut: 2018
• Caps: 40+ (senior appearances as of 2026)
• Goals: Multiple — contributed in qualifiers and major tournaments
• Tournaments: Participated in Copa América (including 2019 and 2021/2024 cycles) and FIFA World Cup qualifying campaigns; part of squads for major competitions

Playing style and strengths:

• Technically gifted midfielder with excellent ball control and close dribbling
• Creative playmaker who links midfield and attack, with good vision and passing range
• Strong set-piece delivery and ability to arrive late into the box to score
• Work-rate and defensive contribution make him effective in both offensive and transitional phases

Notable achievements:

• Key player for River Plate (Argentina) in domestic league and continental competitions
• Has won domestic titles and contributed to deep runs in Copa Libertadores
• Important member of the Uruguay national team setup since 2018

Personal: Comes from a footballing family; nephew of former Uruguay international Carlos de la Cruz (note: familial details sometimes vary across sources).