Diego Lugano
- January 5, 2024
- Soccer Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Diego Lugano |
| Occupation | Soccer Player |
| Date Of Birth | Nov 2, 1980(1980-11-02) |
| Age | 44 |
| Birthplace | Canelones |
| Country | Uruguay |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
Diego Lugano Biography
| Name | Diego Lugano |
| Birthday | Nov 2 |
| Birth Year | 1980 |
| Place Of Birth | Canelones |
| Birth Country | Uruguay |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Siblings | Marianela Lugano |
| Spouse | Karina Roncio |
| Children(s) | Nicolás Lugano, Bianca Lugano, Thiago Lugano |
Diego Lugano is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on November 2, 1980 in Canelones, Uruguay. Uruguayan center who was voted to be the top captain of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and also played in the soccer team of Sao Paulo from 2003 to the year 2006.
He was a part of He joined Diego Forlan on the Uruguayan national team in 2003. on the Uruguayan national team in the year 2003.
Born to Alfredo Lugano and Diana Morena in Canelones, Canelones Department, Lugano started playing football for his hometown club Club Atlético Libertad, like his father Alfredo. In December 1998, he played his first match with the first-team squad of Libertad, becoming league champions with the club at the age of 18 years. From Libertad, in 1999, Lugano transferred to Club Nacional de Football in Montevideo. Three years later, Lugano was loaned out to Plaza Colonia for the duration of the playing season.
Lugano came to São Paulo FC in 2003. He was contracted by club President Marcelo Portugal Gouveia without consulting the head coach Oswaldo de Oliveira. President Gouveia’s actions led to the ascribing of the nickname “Homem do Presidente” (“President’s Man”) to Lugano. After Oswaldo de Oliveira left the club in late 2003, Lugano started playing matches more frequently. In 2005, 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 and his willingness to fight for ball possession have raised his profile amongst São Paulo’s supporters, where he is still highly regarded. Lugano has also mentioned that he still maintains a good relationship with the club. In 2006, he helped his club to the runner-up stage of the Copa Libertadores.
Three children were born to him: Nicolas, Thiago, and Bianca.
Diego Lugano Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Soccer Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Diego Lugano is one of the richest Soccer Player from Uruguay. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Diego Lugano 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He began his football career with Club Nacional de Football in Uruguay in 1999.
In 2005, he steered Sao Paulo to titles in the Campeonato Paulista, the Copa Libertadores and the FIFA Club World Championship in Japan.
Diego Alfredo Lugano Morena (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈdjeɣo luˈɣano] ; (born 2 November 1980) is a Uruguayan former professional footballer who played as a central defender.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
Diego Lugano height 6 ft 2 in Diego weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Diego Lugano Dating?
According to our records, Diego Lugano married to Karina Roncio. As of December 1, 2023, Diego Lugano’s is not dating anyone.
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During the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, Lugano scored his first international goal in a 1–1 draw with Venezuela at Montevideo’s Estadio Centenario. He went on to score three further goals during qualification, including the only goal of a 1–0 win in San José against Costa Rica in the inter-continental play-off.
Facts & Trivia
Diego Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Uruguay. Diego Lugano celebrates birthday on November 2 of every year.
At the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Lugano led Uruguay to an impressive fourth-placed finish. Lugano also captained Uruguay to victory at the 2011 Copa América, playing in all six games for the eventual champions. On 2 September 2011, Lugano scored a goal as Uruguay defeated Ukraine 3–2 in an international friendly away in Kharkiv. In his next call up to the national side, on 7 October 2011, Lugano netted a brace in Uruguay’s 4–2 defeat of Bolivia in World Cup qualifying.