Gianluca Prestianni
Agent, Salary, Contract, Club and Profile
Argentina €42mm
Key Facts
Date of birth: 31.01.2006
Nationality: Argentina
Current club: SL Benfica
Position: Right Winger
Height: 1.66m
Current market value: €42mm
Represented by: DOBLE G Sports Group
Main agent: Gastón “La Gata” Fernández
Reported salary: €1.25m gross per year
Contract expires: 30.06.2029
About
Gianluca Prestianni is an Argentine winger who plays for SL Benfica and the Argentina national team. Primarily deployed from the right, he is a quick, technically gifted attacker known for his close control, direct dribbling and willingness to take defenders on.
Prestianni emerged through Vélez Sarsfield’s academy and became one of the youngest players to establish himself in the Argentine club’s senior team. His performances quickly attracted European attention, with Benfica reaching an agreement to sign him before his 18th birthday.
He officially joined Benfica in January 2024 and initially divided his time between the first team and Benfica B. His role gradually increased, with the 2025/26 campaign becoming his first season of sustained senior involvement in Lisbon.
Prestianni made his senior Argentina debut in November 2025. In October 2026, he scored his first international goal and added an assist in a 7–0 win over Burkina Faso, further strengthening his position within Argentina’s emerging generation.
Representation
Agency: DOBLE G Sports Group
Main representative: Gastón “La Gata” Fernández
Co-founder / Owner: Gastón “La Gata” Fernández
Co-founder / Owner: Gerardo Pereyra
CEO: Guillermo Ariel Pereyra
Executive Director: Juan Manuel Sánchez Miño
Headquarters: Argentina
Jurisdiction: Argentina and international markets
FIFA licence status: Gerardo Pereyra is publicly described as a FIFA football agent
Also represents: José Paradela, Luca Orellano, Matías Palacios, Julián Palacios and Claudio Bravo
Related agency page: DOBLE G Sports Group
Prestianni is one of the highest-profile players represented by DOBLE G Sports Group, an Argentine agency built around former professional players and international football relationships.
The agency was founded around former Estudiantes forward Gastón Fernández and football agent Gerardo Pereyra, with its roster concentrated heavily in Argentina and South America while also placing players in Portugal, Mexico and other international markets.
DOBLE G represented Prestianni during his move from Vélez Sarsfield to Benfica, one of the most significant transfers completed by the agency.
Career timeline
Youth career: Developed through Vélez Sarsfield’s academy
May 2022: Made his Vélez senior debut at 16
2022: Became one of the youngest players to represent Vélez in professional football
2023: Established himself as a regular first-team attacking option
2023: Represented Argentina at the FIFA U17 World Cup
June 2023: Benfica reached an agreement for his future transfer
January 2024: Officially joined Benfica after turning 18
2024: Made his Benfica first-team debut
2024: Also gained regular senior minutes with Benfica B
2024/25: Continued his integration into Benfica’s senior squad
2025: Represented Benfica at the FIFA Club World Cup
2025: Won the Portuguese Super Cup with Benfica
2025/26: Established himself as a regular first-team option
November 2025: Made his senior Argentina debut
2025/26: Recorded three goals and five assists across 41 Benfica appearances
2026/27: Made an explosive start to the season, becoming one of Benfica’s most productive attacking players
October 2026: Scored his first senior Argentina goal against Burkina Faso
October 2026: Also provided an assist in the same 7–0 international victory
Transfer history
Vélez Sarsfield academy to first team – Promoted into senior football
2024 – Vélez Sarsfield to SL Benfica – Permanent transfer – Approximately €9m guaranteed with additional performance-related payments – Contract until June 2029
Benfica moved early to secure Prestianni after his breakthrough in Argentina, reaching an agreement while the winger was still only 17.
Because international regulations prevented the transfer from being completed while he was a minor, Prestianni remained with Vélez until turning 18 in January 2024.
Benfica acquired the majority of his economic rights, with the total package capable of rising further through performance-related bonuses. His contract also includes a reported €100m release clause.
Playing profile
Prestianni is primarily a right winger but can also play from the left or as an attacking midfielder behind the striker.
Although right-footed, he is comfortable operating from either side and regularly moves into central areas rather than remaining attached to the touchline.
His biggest strength is his ability in one-on-one situations. Prestianni combines a low centre of gravity with rapid touches and changes of direction, allowing him to attack defenders aggressively.
He is particularly effective when receiving possession between the opposition midfield and defensive lines. His first touch allows him to turn quickly and immediately attack space.
Prestianni has also improved his final-third production. His early Benfica performances were often built primarily around ball progression and dribbling, but he has increasingly added goals and assists as his role has expanded.
His creativity, acceleration and willingness to take risks make him particularly dangerous against compact defensive structures where individual actions are required to create space.
Key strengths
One-on-one dribbling
Close control
Acceleration
Quick changes of direction
Progressive ball carrying
Creativity in the final third
Movement between the lines
Press resistance
Ability to play on either wing
Combination play
Increasing goalscoring output
High long-term potential
