Gonzalo Luján Melli (born 27 April 2001) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a defender in the Argentine Primera División for San Lorenzo de Almagro.[1]

Gonzalo Luján
Personal information
Full name Gonzalo Luján Melli
Date of birth (2001-04-21) 21 April 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Buenos Aires
Height 1.82 m (5 ft 11+12 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
San Lorenzo de Almagro
Number 35
Youth career
0000–2021 San Lorenzo de Almagro
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– San Lorenzo 59 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:04, 20 April 2024 (UTC)

Career edit

Luján came through the San Lorenzo youth teams. He made his debut in the first team on 26 May 2021 against Chilean side Huachipato FC in the Copa Sudamericana. Later that season, after a succession of substitute appearances, he made his first league start against Newells Old Boys. Luján signed a new contract with the club in December 2021, agreeing to a one-year deal.[2] In March 2022, Luján renewed his contract with the club, signing on until December 2024. The new contract came just 92 days after the previous deal, and came after negative feedback from the fans that the club had only agreed a one-year deal, initially.[3]

International career edit

In November 2023, Luján was called-up to the Argentina national under-23 football team by coach Javier Mascherano.[4][5]

References edit

  1. ^ "G.Lujan". Soccerway. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  2. ^ ""Gonzalo Luján, first contract and the fact that outraged the fans"". Vamosciclon.com. December 24, 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Gonzalo Luján renewed his contract in San Lorenzo: the details". TYC Sports. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  4. ^ "THE SENSITIVE LOSS SUFFERED BY JAVIER MASCHERANO'S SUB 23". elgrafico. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  5. ^ "Gonzalo Luján was called up to the U-23 National Team and is out of San Lorenzo for the Argentine Cup". TYC Sports. Retrieved 4 December 2023.