Lucas Monzón

Lucas Gabriel Monzón Lemos (born 29 September 2001) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a defender for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Botafogo.

Club career Born in Jaguarão, Brazil, Monzón began his career in the youth ranks of Juventud prior to joining Danubio. A youth academy graduate of Danubio, Monzón made his professional debut on 14 August 2020 in Danubio's 2–1 win against Montevideo City Torque.

In April 2021, Monzón joined Montevideo Wanderers on a season long loan deal. On 29 June 2021, Monzón made his debut for Wanderers, appearing as a starter in a 1-0 victory over Cerrito.

On 5 August 2021, Monzón joined Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls on a loan deal until the end of 2022 season. On 18 July 2022, New York and Monzón mutually agreed to terminate his loan at the club early.

International career Monzón is a former Uruguay youth international. On 1 September 2024, he made his debut for the Uruguay local national team in a 1–1 draw against Guatemala.

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