Daniel Lugo

Position:
Forward
Height:
6-2
Weight:
182
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Saint Petersburg, Fla.
High School:
Saint Petersburg Catholic

2024 - Sophomore Season
Appeared in 10 matches during the fall • Logged 184 minutes of play on the field • Played a season-high 30 minutes in non-conference action against St. John’s • Made ACC debut in the win at Duke • Recorded 10 shots on the year, including four on goal

2023 - Freshman Season
Did not see game action in 2023.

Prep
Played club soccer for Tampa Bay United MLS NEXT under coaches Brian Johnson and Blake Wagner • USL Academy national champion and regular season champion • Top goal scorer for his club team • Also played for Saint Petersburg Catholic High School under the direction of Grant Criswell, Travis McNulty and Rob Rouse • Named team MVP • Was the U.S. History Student of the Year.

Personal
Daniel Enrique Lugo is the son of Raquel and Esteban Luga • Has one younger brother, Carlos • Birthday is May 17 • Also speaks Spanish • Plans to major in biology and sport administration • Chose UNC because it has been his dream school since he was young.