On January 27, 2007, he made his official debut in the maximum circuit, the Primera División (First Division), now Liga MX, against Atlante F.C.

On 2013, Lugo was transferred to Tigres UANL, where under the command of the experienced coach Ricardo Ferretti, he has regained the good level he showed in Morelia.

In January 2018 Lugo trained with new United Soccer League side Las Vegas Lights FC.

[4] After gaining momentum in Morelia, Lugo was called to play with Mexico by head coach José Manuel de la Torre.

Gerardo's debut with the national team came on February 29, 2012, in a friendly match against Colombia held in Miami.