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Jorge Luna (Venezuelan footballer)

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Jorge Luna
Personal information
Full name Jorge Andrés Luna Aguilar
Date of birth (1994-01-26) 26 January 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth Acarigua, Venezuela
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.84 m)
Position(s) Centre-back
Youth career
Centro Italo
2010–2011 Caracas
2011–2012 Guaraní
2012 Peñarol
2013 Liverpool
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2017 Portuguesa 68 (6)
2018 Atlético Venezuela 10 (0)
2019 Portuguesa 11 (0)
2019 Glacis United
2020 Sportivo Luqueño
2021–2022 Chattanooga Red Wolves 22 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 16, 2022

Jorge Andrés Luna Aguilar (born 26 January 1994) is a Venezuelan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back.

Club career

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Born in Acarigua, Luna began his career playing with local youth clubs Conejeros Fútbol Club and Punta de Piedra Fútbol Club before joining Centro Italo.[1] He also played in local youth futsal leagues.[2] In 2010, Luna moved into the youth setup of Primera División club Caracas before moving abroad the next season to Paraguay, joining Guaraní.[3] He stayed with Guaraní for a season before moving to Uruguay and joining Peñarol in 2012 and Liverpool in 2013.[1]

Portuguesa

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During the 2013–14 season, Luna returned to Venezuela and joined the local Primera División club Portuguesa.[3] He was promoted into the first-team squad and given his professional debut on 22 November 2014 against Deportivo La Guaira, starting in what would be a 0–1 defeat.[4] Then, during the very next match, Luna scored his first professional goal. On 30 November, his 55th minute goal only served as a consolation in a 1–2 defeat against Zamora.[5]

On 14 February 2016, Luna scored his first goal in over a year against Aragua, a 61st minute equalizer to help the match end in a 2–2 draw.[6] The 2016 season would serve as Luna's breakout season, with him playing in 30 matches and scoring 3 goals.[3] The next season, Luna would play in 24 matches, scoring 2 goals.[3]

Atlético Venezuela

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In December 2017, following the previous season, Luna signed with fellow Primera División club Atlético Venezuela.[2] He made his debut for the club on 4 February 2018 against Monagas, starting in the 1–0 victory.[7]

Return to Portuguesa

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Following the 2018 season, Luna returned to Portuguesa. He made his debut back with the club on 26 January 2019 against Deportivo Anzoátegui, starting as the club won 2–1.[8]

Glacis United and Sportivo Luqueño

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In August 2019, Luna moved to Gibraltar and signed with National League club Glacis United.[9] He stayed with the club for half a year before moving back to Paraguay and signing with Sportivo Luqueño.[10]

Chattanooga Red Wolves

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On 10 January 2021, Luna signed with American USL League One club Chattanooga Red Wolves.[11] He made his debut for the club in their season opener on 8 May 2021 against North Texas SC, starting in his club's 1–0 victory.[12]

International career

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Luna has represented Venezuela at the under-15 level, playing for the side during a youth tournament in 2009.[1]

Career statistics

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As of match played 22 May 2021[13]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Portuguesa 2014–15 Primera División 6 1 0 0 6 1
2015 Primera División 8 0 0 0 8 0
2016 Primera División 30 3 1 0 31 3
2017 Primera División 24 2 0 0 24 2
Total 68 6 2 0 0 0 70 6
Atlético Venezuela 2018 Primera División 10 0 1 0 11 0
Portuguesa 2019 Primera División 11 0 0 0 11 0
Chattanooga Red Wolves 2021 USL League One 3 0 0 0 3 0
Career total 92 6 2 0 0 0 94 6

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Jorge Luna firmó con Liverpool de Uruguay". lavinotinto. 8 September 2012. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  2. ^ a b "DEPORTESEl defensor Jorge Luna dejó el Portuguesa FC y se unió al Atlético Venezuela". elcooperante. 13 December 2017. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d "Jorge Luna". CeroaCero.
  4. ^ "Deportivo La Guaira 1–0 Portuguesa". Soccerway.
  5. ^ "Portuguesa 1–2 Zamora". Soccerway.
  6. ^ "Portuguesa 2–2 Aragua". Soccerway.
  7. ^ "Atlético Venezuela 1–0 Monagas". Soccerway.
  8. ^ "Portuguesa 2–1 Deportivo Anzoátegui". Soccerway.
  9. ^ "Jorge Luna vivirá su primera experiencia europea con el Glacis United en Gibraltar". Balonazos. 17 August 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  10. ^ "Las Expectativas Se Renuevan". ABC Color. 3 January 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  11. ^ "Jorge Luna jugará en el Chattanooga Red Wolves de USL One de USA". Balonazos. 10 January 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  12. ^ "North Texas SC 0-1 Chattanooga Red Wolves". Soccerway.
  13. ^ Jorge Luna at Soccerway
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