Lucas Monzón (Uruguayan footballer)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Lucas Gabriel Monzón Lemos | ||
| Date of birth | 29 September 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Jaguarão, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Junior | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Juventud | |||
| Danubio | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2023 | Danubio | 38 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Montevideo Wanderers (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | → New York Red Bulls (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | → New York Red Bulls II (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2024– | Racing Montevideo | 22 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024– | Uruguay A' | 2 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 December 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 5 December 2024 | |||
Lucas Gabriel Monzón Lemos (born 29 September 2001) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a defender for Junior de Barranquilla
Born in Jaguarão, Brazil, Monzón began his career in the youth ranks of Juventud prior to joining Danubio. A youth academy graduate of Danubio, Monzón made his professional debut on 14 August 2020 in Danubio's 2–1 win against Montevideo City Torque.[1][2]
In April 2021, Monzón joined Montevideo Wanderers on a season long loan deal.[3] On 29 June 2021, Monzón made his debut for Wanderers, appearing as a starter in a 1-0 victory over Cerrito.[4]
On 5 August 2021, Monzón joined Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls on a loan deal until the end of 2022 season.[5] On 18 July 2022, New York and Monzón mutually agreed to terminate his loan at the club early.[6]
International career
Monzón is a former Uruguay youth international.[7] On 1 September 2024, he made his debut for Uruguay A' national team in a 1–1 draw against Guatemala.[8]
