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Argentina has produced some of the most lethal strikers over the decades. From Gabriel Batistuta to Hernan Crespo, with the likes of Gonzalo Higuain and Sergio Aguero further leading the heritage of the No. 9, the current name keeping the tradition alive is none other than Lautaro Martinez. Nicknamed ‘El Toro’ or ‘The Bull,’ he has become quite synonymous with excellence in the soccer world. But today, the introduction of this generational striker means diving deeper into his personal life. Today, we’ll acquaint you with Martinez’s wife and fitness trainer, Agustina Gandolfo, and explore whether she is the mother of his children.

Who is Lautaro Martinez’s wife Agustina Gandolfo?

Agustina Gandolfo, nicknamed Agus, was born in the Mendoza region of Argentina on November 6, 1994. Her birthplace is approximately 658 miles away from where her husband, Lautaro Martinez, was born in the Bahía Blanca region on August 22, 1997. Interestingly, Gandolfo is four years older than the striker. The 30-year-old was raised in a middle-class background by her father Sergio and her mother Guadalupe along with her younger sister, Giuli, who was born in 2002. Notably, Agustina has completed her schooling at Patagonia Spanish School. However, she decided not to pursue higher education at any reputed university.

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Instead, at just 17, her passion for modeling emerged. Prior to keeping her foot in the glamour world, she was a remarkable amateur volleyball player. As of now, she is a fitness trainer and engages in yoga, gym, and horseback riding. Talking about her professional life, Agustina’s successful work can be seen on Instagram, where she boasts over 1.5 million followers as of June 2024 and is friends with Lionel Messi’s wife, Antonella Roccuzzo. The fitness and healthy lifestyle influencer posts pictures with unique outfits at some picturesque locations. Her account is handled by Steve&More, a digital & influencer marketing agency.

Aside from modeling, she is an astute entrepreneur, venturing into the culinary business. Gandolfo is the owner of Coraje, a restaurant based in Milan, Italy. She established it alongside Lautaro and by far, it is running quite successfully, with the deli’s Instagram page boasting close to 40K followers. While the usual details about Gandolfo are well-known, let’s explore how she first met Martinez and how many children they have together.

How many children does Lautaro Martinez have?

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Lautaro Martinez and his wife, Agustina Gandolfo, are the parents of two adorable kids. Firstborn daughter Nina was welcomed on February 9, 2021, while they hadn’t tied the knot to each other. Meanwhile, son Theo shares the same birthday month with his dad and was born on August 7, 2023. The small family currently resides in Milan, where Lautaro has been with Inter since his transfer from Racing Club in 2018. Remarkably, Lautaro and Agustina first crossed paths six years ago at a party.

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It was hosted by Mauro Icardi and his wife, Wanda Nara, in Argentina, just before his move to Europe. Wanda introduced Lautaro to Agustina, and the two quickly became friends, eventually starting to date. After getting familiar with each other, just months after they had their daughter, Nina, they finally shared wedding vows with each other on May 29, 2023. The marriage took place at Villa d’Este on Lake Como, a luxurious 5-star hotel in Italy, to which close to 120 guests were invited.