Diego Lugano

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This name uses Spanish naming customs; the first or paternal family name is Lugano and the second or maternal family name is Moreno.
Diego Lugano
Diego Lugano against Chile.jpg
Personal information
Full name Diego Alfredo Lugano Moreno
Date of birth November 2, 1980 (1980-11-02) (age 31)
Place of birth Canelones, Uruguay
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Playing position Centre back
Club information
Current club Paris Saint-Germain
Number 15
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1999–2001 Nacional 13 (0)
2001–2002 Plaza Colonia 46 (4)
2003–2006 São Paulo 96 (8)
2006–2011 Fenerbahçe 125 (21)
2011– Paris Saint-Germain 13 (1)
National team‡
2003– Uruguay 68 (8)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 09:23, 22 December 2011 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 10:19, 7 November 2011 (UTC)

Diego Alfredo "Tota" Lugano Moreno (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈdjeɣo luˈɣano]; born November 2, 1980 in Canelones) is a Uruguayan footballer who currently plays for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Uruguay national football team as a central defender. Lugano has previously played for Plaza Colonia, Nacional, São Paulo and Fenerbahçe. He is also captain of the Uruguayan national football team, and was selected the best captain in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.[1]

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[edit] Career

He starts his career in Club Atlético Tres Esquinas Canelones (child football) and the pass to the Club Atlético Libertad (Canelones, Uruguay). In December 1998, he plays on first squad of Libertad to be champion with 18 years old. From Libertad, in 1999, he transfers to the Club Nacional de Football (Montevideo, Uruguay). He plays some friendlies in Europe with Nacional first team. A few years later, Lugano pass to Club Plaza de Deportes (Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay).

[edit] São Paulo

After Oswaldo de Oliveira left the club in late 2003, Lugano started playing matches more frequently. In 2005, while playing for São Paulo as a centre-back, he led the team to titles in the Campeonato Paulista, the Copa Libertadores, and the FIFA Club World Championship in Japan. That same year, Lugano was recognized as South America's best defender. His leadership skills[2] and his willingness to fight for ball possession[3] have raised his profile amongst São Paulo's supporters, where he is still highly regarded.[4] Lugano has also mentioned that he still maintains a good relationship with the club.[5]

In 2006, he helped his club to the runner-up stage of the Copa Libertadores.

[edit] Fenerbahçe SK

Lugano joined Fenerbahçe on 21 August 2006 for a reported €7.5 million [6] and signed a 3+1 year contract. He and former teammate Edu Dracena's powerful defensive abilities helped Fenerbahçe win the league during the club's 100th anniversary year. He is notorious for his presence in attack, as was shown with Previous club Fenerbahçe, having scored goals with headers from dead ball situations and support of the forward line. He became a fan favorite with his defensice tenacity and spectacular dead ball goals. Supporters refer to him as 'TOTA' (Talento, Orgullo, Tecnico, Ambicion - Talent, Pride, Skillfulness, Ambition in Spanish).[7][8] Following a red card, he was suspended for 5 weeks after the derby match against Galatasaray during the 2008–09 season when he beat Emre Aşık on 12 April 2009 in Ali Sami Yen Stadium.[9] Since then he has a strong connection with supporters, especially with the Genç Fenerbahçeliler.[10][11]

He signed a new 4-year contract in 2009 with Fenerbahçe.[12]

[edit] Paris Saint-Germain

On August 27, 2011 Fenerbahçe announced Lugano was leaving the club to join Paris-Saint Germain for a fee worth €3 million.[13][14]

[edit] Personal life

Lugano is married to Karina Roncio and has three children: Nicolás, Thiago and Bianca. Nicolás, the oldest child, plays for Fenerbahçe youth teams.[15][16] Thiago and Bianca were born in Istanbul.[17][18] He has cited the defenders Hugo de León and Paolo Montero as his personal football heroes.[19]

[edit] International appearances and goals

[edit] Honours

[edit] Club

Nacional
São Paulo
Fenerbahçe

[edit] International

Uruguay

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/spor/2010dunyakupasi/15298026.asp?gid=362
  2. ^ "Uruguay team profile". Reuters. http://football.us.reuters.com/league/worldcup2010/team-profile.php?t=t3024. Retrieved 2010-06-25. [dead link]
  3. ^ "Diego Lugano: The Great Wall of Uruguay". CBC.ca. 2010-06-02. http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/fifaworldcup/news/story/2010/06/02/sp-diego-uruguay.html. Retrieved 2010-06-25. 
  4. ^ "No pensé en vivir del fútbol hasta los 18". El País Uruguay. http://www.elpais.com.uy/Suple/DS/10/01/10/sds_464352.asp. Retrieved 2010-01-10. 
  5. ^ "Diego Lugano: "Sou torcedor fanático do São Paulo"". Portal Terra. http://terramagazine.terra.com.br/interna/0,,OI2892018-EI6615,00-Diego+Lugano+Sou+torcedor+fanatico+do+Sao+Paulo.html. Retrieved 2010-06-25. 
  6. ^ "Fenerbahçe unveil defender Lugano". UEFA.com. 22 August 2006. http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=447248.html. Retrieved 8 March 2011. 
  7. ^ "Lugano için pankart açtılar [Banner opened to Lugano]" (in Turkish). Fenerbahce.org. 16 August 2009. http://www.fenerbahce.org/fb2008/popdetay.asp?ContentID=16648. Retrieved 26 June 2010. 
  8. ^ http://www.gencfb.org/Oku.php?id=2181hb
  9. ^ “” (2009-04-13). "Lugano beated all players from Galatasaray". Youtube.com. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FqgBzuB3Ow&feature=related. Retrieved 2010-06-26. 
  10. ^ http://www.gencfb.org/en-basarili-lugano-secildi_oku2099
  11. ^ "We don't let him go ayaw". Gfb-europe.com. http://www.gfb-europe.com/v3/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=226%3Aluganomuzu-brakmyoruz&Itemid=75. Retrieved 2010-06-26. 
  12. ^ "Neşeli antrenman [Happy Training]" (in Turkish). Fenerbahce.org. 17 August 2009. http://www.fenerbahce.org/fb2008/popdetay.asp?ContentID=16652. Retrieved 8 March 2011. 
  13. ^ Uruguay captain Diego Lugano leaves Fenerbahce to join PSG
  14. ^ "Oyuncumuz Diego Alfredo Lugano Morena'nın transferi konusunda Paris Saint-Germain Kulübü ile anlaşmaya varılmıştır" (in Turkish). Fenerbahçe (Turkish Public Disclosure System (KAP)). 29 August 2011. http://www.kap.gov.tr/yay/Bildirim/Bildirim.aspx?id=168658. Retrieved 30 August 2011. 
  15. ^ 08:14 PM (2006-08-18). "Nicolas Lugano signed with Fenerbahce". Forumel.biz. http://www.forumel.biz/fenerbahce/31125-luganonun-oglu-da-fenerde.html. Retrieved 2010-06-26. [dead link]
  16. ^ "Lugano'nun oğlu Fener'de! [Lugano's son signed too with Fenerbahce]" (in Turkish). Radikal.com.tr. 2006-08-19. http://www.radikal.com.tr/haber.php?haberno=196236. Retrieved 2010-06-26. 
  17. ^ "Lugano Tekrar Baba Oldu [Lugano became father second time]" (in Turkish). Fenerbahce.org. 2 November 2006. http://www.fenerbahce.org/fb2008/popdetay.asp?ContentID=5261. Retrieved 2010-06-26. 
  18. ^ "Lugano 3.kez baba oldu [Lugano became father third time]" (in Turkish). Fenerbahce.org. 3 January 2009. http://www.fenerbahce.org/fb2008/popdetay.asp?ContentID=14242. Retrieved 2010-06-26. 
  19. ^ "The rock of São Paulo: Lugano on his Brazilian success, Uruguayan struggles". SouthAmericanFutbol.com. 2006-04-12. http://www.southamericanfutbol.com/2006/04/interview-the-rock-of-sao-paulo-lugano-on-his-brazilian-success-uruguayan-struggles/. Retrieved 2010-06-25. 

[edit] External links

Paris Saint-Germain F.C. – current squad
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