Diego Lugano
Lugano with Uruguay in 2014
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Diego Alfredo Lugano Morena | ||
| Date of birth | 2 November 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Canelones, Uruguay | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Centre back | ||
| Club information | |||
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Current team
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São Paulo | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1996–1999 | Nacional | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1999–2003 | Nacional | 13 | (0) |
| 2001–2002 | → Plaza Colonia (loan) | 46 | (4) |
| 2003–2006 | São Paulo | 95 | (7) |
| 2006–2011 | Fenerbahçe | 125 | (21) |
| 2011–2013 | Paris Saint-Germain | 12 | (0) |
| 2013 | → Málaga (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | West Bromwich Albion | 9 | (1) |
| 2015 | BK Häcken | 11 | (0) |
| 2015 | Cerro Porteño | 15 | (5) |
| 2016– | São Paulo | 9 | (2) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2003–2014 | Uruguay | 95 | (9) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 24 July 2016. ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 14 June 2014 |
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Diego Alfredo Lugano Morena (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈdjeɣo luˈɣano]; (born 2 November 1980) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Brazilian club São Paulo FC.
Nicknamed Tota, Lugano has previously played for Plaza Colonia, Club Nacional de Football, São Paulo FC, Fenerbahçe, Paris Saint-Germain, Málaga CF and West Bromwich Albion. He was also the captain of the Uruguay national football team, and was selected the best captain in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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 few 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 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.
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