Thiago Lugano
Uruguayan footballer (born 2006)
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Thiago Matías Lugano Roncio (born 11 November 2006) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Italian Serie C Group B club Pontedera on loan from Belgian club Beerschot.[1]
Full name
Thiago Matías Lugano Roncio
Date of birth
11 November 2006
Place of birth
Istanbul, Turkey
Height
1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thiago Matías Lugano Roncio | ||
| Date of birth | 11 November 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Istanbul, Turkey | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Pontedera (on loan from Beerschot) | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2023 | Montevideo City Torque | ||
| 2023–2025 | Real Valladolid | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2025– | Beerschot | 0 | (0) |
| 2026– | → Pontedera (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2024 | Uruguay U20 | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 30 April 2026 | |||
Career
Lugano started his youth career with Montevideo City Torque. He joined the youth academy of Spanish club Real Valladolid in 2023.[2] In June 2025, he joined Belgian club Beerschot on a two-year contract.[3]
Lugano has appeared in a match for the Uruguay under-20 team.[4]
Personal life
Lugano is the son of former Uruguay national team captain Diego Lugano. He was born in Turkey while his father was a Fenerbahçe player. His eldest brother Nicolás is also a professional footballer.[5]