Luciano Matsoso
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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