Francesco Lo Celso (born 5 March 2000) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Instituto, on loan from Rosario Central.

He made his professional debut on 1 March 2020, coming on as a 79th-minute substitute for Diego Zabala in a 3–1 league win against Arsenal Sarandí.

[2] Lo Celso is an Argentine youth international and was part of under-20 team which finished as runners-up at 2019 South American U-20 Championship.

[3] On 10 September 2024, Lo Celso joined Instituto on loan until December 2025, with an option to buy.

[5] His elder brother Giovani is also a professional footballer and plays for La Liga club Real Betis and the Argentina national team.