Diego Luz
Diego Alexander Luz Pizarro (born 3 July 1990) is an Uruguayan professional football (soccer) player. He played for Club Sportivo Miramar Misiones, Club Atlético Rentistas, Central Español Fútbol Club and Huracán del Paso de la Arena. Known for playmaking skills, range of passing and crossing ability,[1] bending free-kicks with both legs and head goals.[2][3][4] Since 2017 he plays for Huracán Buceo.
Early career
[edit]Luz's professional club career began with Miramar Misiones, where he made his first-team debut in 2007 at the age of 17. He played for two seasons with Miramar Misiones, contributing to the promotion to First Professional League.
He then played one season with Rentistas, winning the championship of the Second League and getting the promotion to the First Professional League. He also played one season with Central Español and three seasons with Huracán del Paso de la Arena.[5][6] In 2017, he plays for Huracán Buceo.
| Season | Team | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Huracán Buceo | Second League |
| 2014/2016 | Huracán del paso de la arena | Second Professional League. |
| 2013/2014 | Central Español | Second Professional League. |
| 2012/2013 | Rentistas F.C. | Second Professional League (winning the championship and ascending to the First Professional League). |
| 2010/2011 | Miramar Misiones | First Professional League. |
| 2009/2010 | Miramar Misiones | Second Professional League (ascending to the First Professional League). |
| 2003/2009 | Miramar Misiones | From seventh to First Professional League. |
| 2000/2002 | Peñarol | AUFI. Top scorer. |
| 1997/1999 | Danubio | AUFI. Top scorer. |
| 1994/1996 | Nuevo Amanecer | Baby football. Top scorer. |
Early life
[edit]Luz was born in Montevideo, Uruguay. He is the son of Silvia Pizarro and Wilmen Luz. He has two younger brothers Claudio and Nahuel Luz. He regularly played football as a child, and attended Portones Primary School and Jose Pedro Varela High School.
References
[edit]- ^ Diego Luz - Punta, Striker, 26 July 2014, retrieved 28 April 2017
- ^ Diego Luz goles, 2 July 2015, retrieved 28 April 2017
- ^ "Tenfield.com | Central Español y Huracán jugaron con todo". www.tenfield.com.uy (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 April 2017.
- ^ "Tenfield.com | Segunda: Batacazo de Dep. Maldonado". www.tenfield.com.uy (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 April 2017.
- ^ "Diego Luz". footballdatabase.eu. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
- ^ "Uruguay - D. Luz - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 28 April 2017.