Adrián Nicolás Luna Retamar (born 12 April 1992) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder, winger or forward for Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters, which he captains.
[1] Born in Tacuarembó, Luna began his youth career at academies of Progreso, Montevideo Wanderers and Defensor Sporting in Uruguay.
[13] On 22 July 2021, Kerala Blasters announced that Luna had joined the Indian Super League club on a two-year deal.
[16] He made his first league appearance in the season opener against ATK Mohun Bagan FC on 19 November, which ended in a 4–2 defeat for Kerala Blasters.
He played his first match as the captain against Odisha in the second phase of the season, where he assisted for two goals that helped Kerala Blasters to win the game 0–2 on 12 January 2022.
[38] On 7 October 2022, Luna helped the Blasters in a 3–1 victory against East Bengal in the 2022–23 season opener by scoring the first goal of the game.
[45] On 29 March, the Blasters announced that Luna will not be part of their squad for the 2023 Indian Super Cup by stating that he requested to opt out from the tournament for personal reasons.
[53] In the home against Hyderabad FC on 25 November, which also marked Luna's 50th Indian Super League appearance for the club, he assisted for Miloš Drinčić's goal and helped the Blasters in a 1–0 win.
[54] On 14 December, various reports came that Luna had sustained a knee injury during the training session ahead of the match against Punjab FC potentially ruling him out for the rest of the season.
[57] After the recovery, he was back in the field for Kerala Blasters in 19 April 2024, in the Indian Super League playoff knockout match against Odisha FC.
He has also represented Uruguay national under-20 football team for the 2011 South American Youth Championship and the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
[64] Considered as one of the best players in the history of Indian Super League, he is known for his technique, work-rate off the ball, vision and wide range of passing.
[65] In addition to his footballing attributes, Luna has been regarded for his leadership, determination, and influence on the pitch during his time with Kerala Blasters.
[66][67] On 4 July 2022, Luna revealed through social media that his six-year-old daughter Julieta died on 9 April 2022 after a battle with cystic fibrosis.