Uvaldo Luna
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Career & Clubs
Youth
Luna is a graduate of the Tigres UANL Youth Academy and made his senior team debut in 2013 against Cruz Azul Hidalgo in a Cup match. Uvaldo took part in the Copa Libertadores with Tigres in 2015.
Tigres UANL
Shortly after returning from the U-20 World Cup, Uvaldo made his first-team debut with Tigres in a Copa MX match against Cruz Azul Hidalgo on July 24, 2013, where Tigres lost, 1–0. After several time in the affiliate teams Uvaldo Luna made his league debut January 17, 2015, against Club León, playing as centre forward, and was subbed out in the 28th minute of the match for Israel Jimenez.
U.S & Mexico National Team
Luna has represented Mexico and the United States in several youth categories. He was part of the Mexican team that participated in the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey, where he scored a goal against Mali in the final minutes of the match.
United States U-20
In early January 2012, Uvaldo Luna was called by coach Tab Ramos to the US U-20 training camp, but did not make an official debut for the team. Uvaldo Luna had also been with the US U-18 national team before in 2010.
Mexico U-20
2013 CONCACAF U20 qualifying tournament
In May 2012, Luna formed part of the U-20 national team under coach Sergio Almager, He played in every match and Mexico won the title.
2013 FIFA U20 World Cup
Uvaldo was part of the Mexican team that participated in the World Cup held in Turkey. Uvaldo played in all three group stage matches and scored a goal against Mali in the final minutes of the match securing Mexico a spot in the quarter-finals after a 4–1 win. Mexico would eventually be eliminated by Spain in the quarter-finals.
Mexico U-23
2015 Pan American Games
Luna participated in the 2015 Pan American games held in Toronto where he made three appearances including one in the semi-final.
2015 Toulon Tournament
Uvaldo participated in the 2013 and 2015 editions of the Toulon Tournament with Mexico.
- Club
- Tigres UANL (2015–)
- Club
- Mexico national under-20 football team (2013–2013)
- Club
- Mexico national under-23 football team (2015–2015)
- Club
- Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
- League
- USL Championship
- National team
- United States
Personal
Luna was born in the state of Texas in Channelview to Mexican parents. Luna has both Mexican and American nationality therefore having Dual-citizenship being able to play for either Mexico or the U.S national team.
Clubs
- Tigres UANL2015current
- Colorado Springs Switchbacks FCcurrent
- Mexico national under-20 football team2013–2013
- Mexico national under-23 football team2015–2015
Played together with
Aaron KingColorado Springs Switchbacks FC · 2015- Aarón Fernández GarcíaTigres UANL · 2009
- Abdul Thompson ContehTigres UANL · 1996–1997
- Adrián CzornomazTigres UANL · 1997–1997
Adrián DizColorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Aidan DanielsColorado Springs Switchbacks FC · 2020–2020
Alan PulidoTigres UANL · 2010–2015- Alberto Acosta AlvaradoTigres UANL · 2010–2014
- Alberto Aguilar MijesTigres UANL · 1994–1995
- Alberto GurrolaTigres UANL
Aldo de NigrisTigres UANL · 2002–2007- Alejandro ArgüelloTigres UANL · 2010–2010
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Identifiers & aliases
Uvaldo Luna Martínez is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Opinions of fans — not verified facts.
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