Lucas Biglia

• Full name: Lucas Rodrigo Biglia
• Date of birth: 11 January 1986
• Place of birth: Mercedes, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Nationality: Argentine
• Position: Defensive midfielder / Deep-lying playmaker

Club career (highlights)

• Argentinos Juniors (2004–2005) — Professional debut and early development.
• Club Atlético Independiente (2005–2006) — Established himself in Argentine top flight.
• R.S.C. Anderlecht (2006–2013) — Key midfielder for the Belgian side; won multiple Belgian Pro League titles and domestic cups; developed reputation as a composed, technically strong central midfielder.
• SS Lazio (2013–2018) — Joined Lazio in Serie A; known for his passing range, tactical intelligence and leadership in midfield; helped Lazio win the Coppa Italia (2012–13 season arrived earlier at Lazio? Note: Lazio won the Coppa Italia 2012–13 before Biglia joined; with Biglia he did win the Supercoppa Italiana in 2017) and the Supercoppa Italiana in 2017. Served as an important starter for several seasons.
• AC Milan (2017–2019 on loan then permanent) — Moved to Milan (initially on loan) and contributed as a rotational midfielder before injuries limited appearances.
• CF Montréal / Other later moves — Later career included moves outside Europe (e.g., MLS/Canada) and retirement after persistent injuries (career winding down in late 2010s/early 2020s).

International career

• Represented Argentina national team (senior debut 2010). Regular squad member through mid-2010s, featuring at tournaments including the 2014 FIFA World Cup (Argentina were runners-up), and Copa América editions. Known for calm presence and midfield control for the national side.

Playing style

• Deep-lying playmaker / defensive midfielder: excellent positional sense, short and long passing, game tempo control and set-piece delivery.
• Known for work rate, tactical discipline and leadership on the pitch rather than for pace or dribbling flair.

Notable achievements

• Multiple Belgian Pro League titles with Anderlecht
• Coppa Italia / Supercoppa Italiana honors with Lazio (Supercoppa Italiana 2017)
• 2014 FIFA World Cup runner-up with Argentina

Status

Biglia’s later career was affected by injuries; he left European top-level competition in the late 2010s and subsequently played outside Europe before retiring from professional football in the early 2020s.