Jorge Luna (footballer, born 1994)

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

Jorge Luna
Personal information
Full nameJorge Andrés Luna Aguilar
Date of birth (1994-01-26) 26 January 1994 (age 30)
Place of birthAcarigua, Venezuela
Height6 ft 0 in (1.84 m)
Position(s)Centre-back
Youth career
Centro Italo
2010–2011Caracas
2011–2012Guaraní
2012Peñarol
2013Liverpool
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2014–2017Portuguesa68(6)
2018Atlético Venezuela10(0)
2019Portuguesa11(0)
2019Glacis United
2020Sportivo Luqueño
2021–2022Chattanooga Red Wolves22(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 16, 2022

Club career

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Career statistics

As of match played 22 May 2021[13]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Portuguesa2014–15Primera División610061
2015Primera División800080
2016Primera División30310313
2017Primera División24200242
Total6862000706
Atlético Venezuela2018Primera División10010110
Portuguesa2019Primera División11000110
Chattanooga Red Wolves2021USL League One300030
Career total9262000946

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