Mauricio Romero (Argentine footballer)

Mauricio Martín Romero (born January 13, 1983, in La Pampa) is a former Argentine football defender and current manager. He also holds Mexican citizenship.

Club career
Romero was captain of Morelia from the Clausura 2009 until the Apertura 2010 when Jaime Lozano was named captain. His last club was Club Agropecuario Argentino in the Primera B Nacional.

International career
He capped for Argentina Under-20 team at 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship.

Managerial career
After becoming assistant manager for a season starting in 2019, he became manager in August 2021 for CA Ferro Carril Oeste General Pico.

On 2 November 2021 during a third division away match against Huracan Las Heras at 1–3 in the 34 minute, whilst managing CA Ferro Carril Oeste General Pico he was shot in the shoulder.