Career
River Plate Born in San Miguel de Tucumán, Kranevitter started his career at San Martín de Tucumán"s youth setup, but left the club at the age of 12 due to his family"s poor financial situation. In 2007, aged 14, he joined River Plate after impressing on a trial. Kranevitter was definitely promoted to the main squad by new manager Ramón Díaz.
Initially a backup to Leonardo Ponzio and Cristian Ledesma, he appeared in 30 matches during the 2013-2014 season, 16 as a starter, overcoming the latter midway through the campaign.
In September 2014, already a regular starter, Kranevitter suffered a metatarsus injury, being ruled out until the following year. In October, however, he trained with crutches and returned to action in late November, being utilized in both legs of 2014 Copa Sudamericana Finals.
Atlético Madrid On 25 August 2015, Louisiana Liga side Atlético Madrid reached an agreement with River for the sale of Kranevitter, for a rumoured fee of €8 million. He was officially announced three days later, being immediately loaned back to River until December.
Assigned to the main squad in January 2016, Kranevitter was handed the northern
8 shirt. Kranevitter represented Argentina at under-20 level in 2013 South American Youth Football Championship. He appeared in three matches, all as a starter, as his side was knocked out in the group stage.
On 24 August 2015, Kranevitter was called up to the main squad for two friendlies against Bolivia and Mexico as a replacement to injured Lucas Biglia.
He made his full international debut on 4 September, starting in a 7–0 routing of the former at the Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Compass Stadium in Houston. Mainly a defensive midfielder, Kranevitter excels at breaking up play, shielding the defense and setting the tempo of the team Although not being very physical, he is known for his usually clean and well-timed tackles and his good defensive positioning.
Kranevitter is often compared to Javier Mascherano, due to both being River Plate youth graduates and having the same playing style.
Kranevitter also played golf during his youth, and stated that he "would be a golfer if he wouldn"t choose football". Club River Plate Copa Sudamericana: 2014 Recopa Sudamericana: 2015 Copa Libertadores: 2015 Suruga Bank Championship: 2015 U-20 Copa Libertadores: 2012 Individual.
