Luciano Matsoso (born 31 July 1994) is a Mosotho footballer who last played as a midfielder or winger for Lioli.
Early life edit
Matsoso was born in 1994 in Maseru, Lesotho, and moved to South Africa at the age of five.[1] He started playing football at a young age.[2]
Club career edit
In 2017, he signed for Polish side Oskar Przysucha, where he was regarded to have stood out with his good performances and received offers from higher Polish sides.[3] In 2018, he signed for South African side Black Leopards, where he was regarded to have been unable to establish himself and receive consistent playing time.[4][5] In 2020, he signed for Lesotho side Lioli, where he became the club's highest paid player at the time.[6] He was regarded to have performed poorly for the club.[7] He also had conflict with the club's management due to accommodation issues.[8]
International career edit
Matsoso was regarded as a "name that is well-known in the national team" and a Lesotho prospect.[9] He was regarded ton have performed well at the 2018 COSAFA Cup.[10] In 2021, he retired from the Lesotho national football team.[11]
Style of play edit
Matsoso mainly operates as a winger or attacking midfielder.[12]
Personal life edit
Matsoso has been nicknamed "Messi" after Argentina international Lionel Messi.[13]
References edit
- ^ "Luciano Matsoso - Lesotho Times article".
- ^ "Luciano relishing another national call-up". lestimes.com.
- ^ "Luciano Matsoso - Weszlo article".
- ^ "'Bereng, Matsoso will get their chance at Leopards'". lestimes.com.
- ^ "The circus continues". lestimes.com.
- ^ "Matsoso Regrets Leaving Poland". sundayexpress.co.ls.
- ^ "Matsoso must get his house in order". lestimes.com.
- ^ "I Am Not Leaving Lioli: Matsoso". sundayexpress.co.ls.
- ^ "Luciano Matsoso - The Post article".
- ^ "Khutlang, Matsoso enjoying life at Leopards". lestimes.com.
- ^ "Matsoso quits national team". publiceyenews.com.
- ^ "Matsoso: I cried when I heard the call-up". publiceyenews.com.
- ^ "Luciano Matsoso - Cozadzien article".
External links edit
- Luciano Matsoso at National-Football-Teams.com
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