Erik Manuel Lamela is an Argentine football player who has the jersey number 11 of Tottenham Hotspur. He plays the position of a winger, also called an attacking midfielder, since 2009. His best and highly-praised skill is his ability to dribble on the field. The nickname “Coco” was given to him due to his good dribbling skill. FIFA 2011 U-20 World Cup was his first international play, representing the Argentina National Football Team. Since he began playing professionally in 2009, Erik has only been a part of three clubs. As of 2017, he remains to be unmarried with no dependencies. Though, he is currently in a serious long-term relationship. Early Life Erik was born on March 04, 1992 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He has shown early interest in soccer and has made his breakthrough to the sport as early as seven years old. He has joined River Plates for their youth side division. Around this age, Barcelona has also offered a deal with him. The condition given to him is that he and his family will get 100,000 Pounds a year, secured employment for his parents in Barcelona, and a house for them to call their own. Despite the big offer, he has turned it down. At 12 years old, he grew famous for his 120 goals for River Plate that the television program, Trans World Sport, has traveled all the way to Argentina just for an interview with him. Family Growing up, Erik received out poured support from his parents and brothers. His father, Jose Lamela, has even predicted that he will become a big shot in football. Supporting him too is his mother, Miriam Lamela. He has two brothers, one that is older than him Brian and one after him Axel. Many believe that it was Brian who was involved in an accident that caused Erik to abruptly leave for Argentina to spend time with him in the hospital for a week. In 2013, Erik’s brother, Axel, was kidnapped in their hometown, Buenos Aires. This happened before Erik’s first game for Tottenham. It is said that Axel, who was 18 years old at that time, was taken by gunpoint by men who were not even wearing masks. They then used Axel’s phone to demand the 5,000 Argentine Peso-ransom money in exchange for his freedom. Brian, another Lamela brother, disclosed “They told us to get the ransom money and make sure the police were not involved. They came to our front door to collect the money. They did not cover their faces and the security cameras at our house recorded them. My brother is calm. All of us think it was a random incident – they simply kidnapped him for the car and nothing else.” Policemen also said that during the time of the kidnapping, Axel was driving a flashy car which had drawn the attention of the kidnappers and that it was not meant for the Lamela family to be specifically targeted. Personal Life Recently, Erik has been healing from his injury since October 2016. He first had a surgery on the right side of his hip and months later, on the other side. This has hindered him from playing for Tottenham’s different matches for the rest of the 2016-2017 season. He has been healing in a facility in Rome with the companionship of Federico Fazio, his former teammate. Federico is in Rome as a loan player. The online news site, The Telegraph, has written a report about his absence and the so-called “unfortunate reason” for his absence in the club. It was written there that “Tottenham Hotspur’s absent star Erik Lamela is struggling to get over the death of his dog Simba as he continues his rehabilitation from a hip injury in Rome. Lamela has not played for Tottenham since October last year when he first suffered a hip problem in training, which sparked a run of bad luck that has kept him out of manager Mauricio Pochettino’s side.” On top of his injury, Erik also had to face personal problems that involved the accident of one of his brothers and the death of his dog, Simba. He had returned to Argentina when his brother got into an accident. However, contrary to reports, Erik denied the rumors that his absence is due to personal reasons. He tweeted his statement in Spanish but later on deleted the post. In one of the many reports, his now-deleted tweets were loosely translated. It said Clarification for people who care about me I am in Rome healing from an injury and not for problems not related to football. The death of my dog was months ago, and my brother’s accident wasn’t automobile related. I’m not going to answer anything [related to recent articles] but I’m annoyed that they make up this kind of thing. Thanks to all those who encourage me day by day! I hope to return soon to the pitch. Sofia Herrero He is currently dating the Argentine author, Sofia Herrero. She was born in Santiago del Estero, Argentina. Through their years together, she has managed to keep her information private from the media. Though, photos of her and Erik can be seen online through his Instagram posts. These include their trips and holidays to Ibiza, Isola dei Pescatori, and Mallorca. On June 19, 2017, Erik shared to Instagram a photo of a sonogram with the caption “Feliz día a todos los padres y para mí también ! Gracias Dios por esta bendición de esperar un bebe ! No veo la hora de conocerte Tobías 😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️ muy felizzzz. Happy Father’s Day for everyone and for me too! I can’t wait to see you Tobías ! Thank god for this blessing 😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️🙏 So happy !!! 😁😁😁🤗 👶👶👶👶,” announcing that he and Sofia are expecting. Soccer Career Erik started his career in 2009 as a youth player for River Plate. His first game was against Club Atlético Tigre as a substitute. It wasn’t until his game in December 2010 that he scored his first goal in a game against Club Atlético Colón. He was then signed by Roma with a fee of 12 million Euro plus a bonus of 2 million. On his first season with the team, he has played a total of 31 games and has scored a total of 6 goals. On average, he had one goal per five games. After two seasons, Erik was transferred to Tottenham Hotspur for a fee of million Pounds with million bonus. He became the most expensive player for Tottenham afterward. Until today, he remains to be a part of the team. His transfer was completed on August 30, 2013. On November 07, 2014, that he made his first goal as a player of Tottenham. But, he has already made two assists for winning goals in previous games. He made his first hat-trick, scoring at least three consecutive goals in one game, in a match against Monaco for the Europa League. This milestone in his career has led his team in winning that match. Additionally, he plays for the Argentina National Football team and has made three goals in International competitions. His first goal was on September 03, 2014. Two years later he scored another goal on June 14, 2016, followed by another goal on June 18 of the same year. Net Worth His current salary is at 4 million Euro and he has a total net worth of 20 million Euro. This comes from the combined amount of his earnings from his football career and his endorsements with brands like Nike.Hiscurrent net worth is 25 Million Euro (21 Million Pound). He is a very important player of the Spurs but never could totally live up the super high expectations such as being the next Messi. His market value is estimated at 20 Million Euro (17.5 Million Pound). Love Life - Single, Girlfriend or Wife? Érik Lamela is a well-known Argentine professional footballer. He is 31 years old as of 2023. Lamela signed a 12-million-euro contract with Serie A club Roma on August 6, 2011, with an additional €2 million in incentives that become active upon reaching his 20th professional appearance. Roma also gave Orel an extra payment of € million, plus 10% extra value if the player was subsequently sold for more than €12 million, plus € million in taxes to the Argentine government. Erik Lamela has spent eight years at Tottenham but could be leaving this summer Image Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images Lamela signed a five-year deal costing € million in the first season, although it would progressively rise by €350,000 on July 1 of 2012, € million, € million, and € million. He beat Palermo on October 23, 2011, to score his first Serie A goal. Later, he scored goals for Cesena, Lecce, and Novara. Sofia Herrero Who Is Érik Lamela’s Partner? Sofia Herrero has been Lamela’s longtime romantic interest. Tobias was born in 2017 and Thiago was born in 2020, the couple’s kids. ErikLamela Age, Height, Family, Religion, Wife, Salary, Cars, Net Worth, education, house, favourite food, drink, colour and more about Erik Lamela..
Personal Information Full Name Erik Lamela Date of Birth March 4, 1992 Nationality Argentine, Spanish Height m 6 ft 0 in Role attacking midfielder or winger Past Teams River Plate Football Family Partner Sofia Herrero Erik Lamela News Erik Lamela A Brief Biography Erik Lamela is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for Serie A club Roma. Lamela made his first team debut for Club Atlético River Plate on 14 June 2009, in a game against Tigre for the 2009 Clausura tournament. Lamela\'s record of his first goal for River on 5 December 2010 in a match against Colón for the Apertura tournament. The midfielder was a regular starter for River during the 2010–11 Argentine Primera División season, playing 34 games and scoring 4 goals. On 6 August 2011, Lamela joined Serie A club Roma for a fee €12 million, plus €2 million bonus. On 23 October 2011, he scored his first goal in Serie A against Palermo. Later, he scored goals against Lecce, Novara and Cesena. He took part at the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup with the Argentina national U-20 team. He made his debut with the Argentina national team on 25 May 2011, in a friendly game against Paraguay. Thank you for your feedback! Rate this Content! Thank you for your feedback! How can we improve? Grammar Incorrect facts Writing style Website Design Missing Topics Other
ErikLamela took to his Instagram to announce that he is expeting a third child with his wife, Sofia Herrero after they already gave birth to two sons: Tobias and Thiago. Erik Lamela met his wife at the age of 18. He was playing in Argentina at the time, but he was not a big [] Read More TottenhamErik Lamela Agenda Estadísticas Entrar El mediocampista del Tottenham de Inglaterra confirmó en sus redes sociales con una tierna foto que su pareja está embarazada. El futbolista argentino Erik Lamela, actualmente jugador del Tottenham de Inglaterra, anunció en sus redes sociales que se sumará un nuevo integrante a la familia. Sofía Herrero, novia del exmediocampista de River y Roma, está embarazada y Lamela publicó en su Instagram una foto con su pareja y su hijo de dos años anunciándolo “Te estamos esperando”, con un emoji de bebé y un corazón, y también agregó “Gracias dios por esta familia que estoy formando”. Te puede interesar ¿Todavía no tenes una cuenta? Crea una cuenta en TyC Sports para recibir notificaciones personalizadas de los eventos que más te interesan. ErikLamela took to his Instagram to announce that he is expeting a third child with his wife, Sofia Herrero after they already gave birth to two sons: Tobias and Thiago. Erik Lamela and his pregnant wife Sofia Herrero. Erik Lamela met his wife at the age of 18. He was playing in Argentina at the time, but he was not a big star. Érik Lamela Quick Info Height 6 ft 0 in Weight 80 kg Date of Birth March 4, 1992 Zodiac Sign Pisces Girlfriend Sofia Herrero Érik Lamela is a professional soccer player known for his stints with popular teams like River Plate and Tottenham Hotspur. He made his debut as a professional player in 2009 by playing for the River Plate team in a game against Tigre. He also has a huge social media fan base with more than 1 million followers on Instagram and more than 600k followers on Twitter. Born Name Érik Manuel Lamela Nick Name Coco Érik Lamela in an Instagram selfie as seen in August 2016 Érik Lamela / Instagram Sun Sign Pisces Born Place Buenos Aires, Argentina Nationality Education Erik Lamela started his soccer education at the prestigious River Plate Academy in his hometown of Buenos Aires. Occupation Professional Soccer Player Family Father – Jose Lamela Mother – Miriam Lamela Siblings – Brian Lamela Older Sister, Axel Lamela Younger Sister Manager Érik Lamela is represented by Pablo Sabbag. Position Winger, Playmaker Shirt Number 11 – Tottenham Hotspur Build Athletic Height 6 ft 0 in or 183 cm Weight 80 kg or 176 lbs Girlfriend / Spouse Érik Lamela has dated – Sofia Herrero 2010-Present – Érik Lamela started going out with Sofia Herrero in 2010 while he was still trying to establish himself as the next big thing in Argentine soccer at River Plate. Since then, they have been in a steady relationship. On November 25, 2017, they welcomed their first son, Tobias. Érik Lamela in a selfie with his son in January 2018 Érik Lamela / Instagram Race / Ethnicity White Hair Color Dark Brown Eye Color Dark Brown Sexual Orientation Straight Distinctive Features Athletic physique Good looks Brand Endorsements Erik Lamela has an endorsement deal with the sportswear giant Adidas. As a part of the deal, he wears Adidas cleats for his professional matches. Religion Lamela is a devout Catholic. He often credits his belief in god for getting him through difficult times in his career. Érik Lamela during a match between CSKA Moscow and Tottenham in September 2016 Dmitry Golubovich / / CC BY-SA Best Known For His successful stint with the Italian giant AS Roma. In his last season with them, he was their second-highest goalscorer behind Pablo Osvaldo with 15 goals. His mixed stint with Tottenham Hotspur during which he has managed to make more than 240 appearances. However, he has failed to establish himself in the playing eleven with his injury problems proving to be a hindrance as well. First Soccer Match In June 2009, Érik made his professional soccer debut for River Plate in a match against Tigre in the Clausura Tournament. He was sent in as a substitute in the 80th minute. In September 2013, he played his first match for Tottenham Hotspur in a match against their derby rivals Arsenal. He was sent in as a 75th-minute substitute. In May 2011, Lamela made his international debut for the Argentina national team against Paraguay in a friendly match. Strengths Dribbling Attacking movement Trickery Direct running Weaknesses Injury prone First TV Show Apart from the footage of his soccer matches, Erik Lamela’s first TV show appearance came on the news talk show, Caiga Quien Caiga – CQC, in 2012. Personal Trainer Erik Lamela relies on his soccer training drills and sessions to keep himself fit. He increased the frequency and intensity of his strength training and conditioning workouts after his move to Tottenham in a bid to prepare his game according to the physicality of the English Premier League. Érik Lamela as seen in August 2015 Érik Lamela / Instagram Érik Lamela Facts When he was learning his trade as a kid with the River Plate academy, his family was approached by the Catalan giants Barcelona, who offered to pay $100,000 a year along with a house and employment for his parents in exchange for a move to their famed La Masia academy. A film crew from Trans World Sport traveled to Buenos Aires to cover him in 2004. In August 2011, he left Argentine shores to announce himself in the European soccer with a move to AS Roma in a contract worth more than 12 million Euros. When he signed up for Tottenham Hotspur in August 2013, he became the first player to be signed by the London-based club in a contract worth more than £25 million. His debut season with Spurs was cut short in April 2014 because of a back injury. In October 2016, he was ruled out from the game because of a hip injury. His injury required two surgeries and he didn’t play a professional match for more than a year. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Featured Image by Érik Lamela / Instagram . 395 366 239 460 120 262 396 361