Adrian Luna

About

Uruguayan professional soccer player known for being the captain and attacking midfielder for Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League. 

Before Fame

He began his youth soccer career playing for clubs such as Progreso and Montevideo Wanderers before joining the academy of Defensor Sporting. He made his professional debut for Defensor Sporting in February 2010 when he was 17 years old. He signed with RCD Espanyol in May 2011. He then expanded his career by playing in Mexico for C.D. Veracruz and in Australia for Melbourne City FC where he contributed to championship-winning seasons. He moved to India in 2021 and began playing for the Kerala Blasters FC. 

Trivia

He became the first-ever foreign player in Kerala Blasters' history to reach 50 appearances for the club. He ranks among the top assist-makers in the Kerala Blasters' entire history. He has had over 350 professional career appearances across Uruguay, Spain, Mexico, Australia, and India. He has won Player of the Match more than 20 times in the Indian Super League. He won the Indian Super League Player of the Month awards for both October 2023 and November 2023. He speaks Spanish, Portuguese, and some English.

Family Life

His full name is Adrián Nicolás Luna Retamar. He married his longtime partner Mariana Hernández in August 2022. They have two living children together and one daughter named Julieta who died of cystic fibrosis in 2022. He often dedicates goals to his late daughter Julieta by pointing to the sky.

Associated With

He has played alongside Sahal Abdul Samad on the Kerala Blasters.