Lucas Olaza
{{short description|Uruguayan footballer (born 1994)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2021}}
{{family name hatnote|Olaza|Catrofe|lang=Spanish}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Lucas Olaza
| image = Lucas Olaza.jpg
| caption = Olaza with Krasnodar in 2024
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|7|21|df=y}}
| birth_place = Montevideo, Uruguay
| position = Left-back
| currentclub = Krasnodar
| clubnumber = 15
| youthyears1 = 2009–2011
| youthclubs1 = River Plate Montevideo
| years1 = 2011–2016
| clubs1 = River Plate Montevideo
| caps1 = 31
| goals1 = 7
| years2 = 2014–2015
| clubs2 = → Atlético Paranaense (loan)
| caps2 = 6
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2015–2016
| clubs3 = → Celta B (loan)
| caps3 = 24
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2016–2017
| clubs4 = Danubio
| caps4 = 27
| goals4 = 6
| years5 = 2017–2019
| clubs5 = Talleres
| caps5 = 24
| goals5 = 4
| years6 = 2018–2019
| clubs6 = → Boca Juniors (loan)
| caps6 = 4
| goals6 = 0
| years7 = 2019–2021
| clubs7 = Boca Juniors
| caps7 = 0
| goals7 = 0
| years8 = 2019–2021
| clubs8 = → Celta (loan)
| caps8 = 63
| goals8 = 1
| years9 = 2021
| clubs9 = → Valladolid (loan)
| caps9 = 14
| goals9 = 1
| years10 = 2021–2023
| clubs10 = Valladolid
| caps10 = 34
| goals10 = 0
| years11 = 2022
| clubs11 = → Elche (loan)
| caps11 = 5
| goals11 = 1
| years12 = 2023–
| clubs12 = Krasnodar
| caps12 = 52
| goals12 = 2
| nationalyears1 = 2012–2013
| nationalteam1 = Uruguay U20
| nationalcaps1 = 9
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 2023–
| nationalteam2 = Uruguay
| nationalcaps2 = 7
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| medaltemplates = {{MedalCountry|{{URU}}}}
{{MedalSport | Men's Football}}
{{MedalCompetition|Copa América}}
{{Medal|3rd|2024 United States|}}
{{MedalCompetition|FIFA U-20 World Cup}}
{{Medal|RU|2013 Turkey|}}
| club-update = 24 May 2025
| ntupdate = 10 September 2024
}}
Lucas René Olaza Catrofe (born 21 July 1994) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Russian Premier League club Krasnodar and the Uruguay national team.
Club career
Olaza was born in Montevideo. After graduating from River Plate's youth system, he made his professional debut on 19 February 2012, in a 3–2 away loss against Nacional.[https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/partido?juegoId=339246 Nacional 3–2 River Plate]; ESPN Deportes, 19 February 2012 {{in lang|es}}
On 7 January 2014, Olaza joined Série A side Atlético Paranaense, in a season-long loan deal.[http://esportes.terra.com.br/futebol/atletico-pr-fecha-com-lucas-olaza-promessa-da-selecao-uruguaia-sub-20,bd3b3eb0d9963410VgnCLD2000000dc6eb0aRCRD.html Atlético-PR fecha com Lucas Olaza, promessa da seleção uruguaia sub-20 (Atlético-PR signs Lucas Olaza, Uruguay under-20's wonderkid)]; Terra Esportes, 7 January 2014 {{in lang|pt}} He made his Série A debut on 20 April, playing the last 23 minutes in a 1–0 home win against Grêmio.{{cite web|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/jogo/brasileirao2014/20-04-2014/atletico-pr-gremio.html|title=Atlético-PR marca, segura pressão do Grêmio e vence no Orlando Scarpelli|trans-title=Atlético-PR scores, holds off Grêmio's pressure and wins at Orlando Scarpelli|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=20 April 2014|accessdate=14 December 2014}}
On 29 July 2015, Olaza moved to La Liga side Celta de Vigo, initially assigned to the reserves in Segunda División B.{{cite web|url=http://www.marca.com/2015/07/29/futbol/equipos/celta/1438199661.html|title=Lucas Olaza llega cedido al Celta|trans-title=Lucas Olaza arrives on loan at Celta|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=29 July 2015|accessdate=18 September 2015}} After his loan ended, he returned to his home country and joined Danubio.
On 27 July 2017, Olaza agreed to a three-year deal with Talleres de Córdoba, as the club bought 70% of his federative rights.{{cite web|url=https://mundod.lavoz.com.ar/futbol/talleres-le-compro-el-70-por-ciento-de-la-ficha-y-olaza-firmo-por-tres-anos|title= Talleres le compró el 70 por ciento de la ficha y Olaza firmó por tres años|trans-title=Talleres bought 70% of his rights and Olaza signed for three years|publisher=Mundo D|language=es|date=27 July 2017|accessdate=1 February 2019}} On 1 August of the following year, he moved to fellow Argentine Primera División side Boca Juniors,{{cite web|url=https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/futbol-america/boca-ficha-olaza-con-polemica-6969311|title=Boca ficha a Olaza con polémica|trans-title=Boca sign Olaza with controversy|publisher=Sport|language=es|date=1 August 2018|accessdate=1 February 2019}} helping the side reach the 2018 Copa Libertadores Finals.
On 31 January 2019, Olaza returned to Celta, now being assigned to the main squad after agreeing to a six-month loan.{{cite web|url=http://www.rccelta.es/index.php/es/el-rc-celta-completa-su-defensa-con-el-lateral-lucas-olaza|title=El RC Celta completa su defensa con el lateral Lucas Olaza|trans-title=RC Celta complete their defense with the full back Lucas Olaza|publisher=Celta Vigo|language=es|date=31 January 2019|accessdate=1 February 2019}} He made his debut for Celta on 30 March 2019, starting in a 3–2 win against Villarreal, where he provided the assist for the second goal.{{cite web|url=https://www.laliga.es/en/live/temporada-2018-2019/laliga-santander/29/celta_villarreal|title=RC Celta vs Villarreal CF Live|publisher=La Liga|language=en|date=30 March 2019|access-date=23 July 2019}} He remained an integral part of the starting XI from this point, eventually helping the team to escape relegation on the final matchday. Following his decent performances, his loan was extended to another year on 2 July 2019.{{cite web|url=http://www.rccelta.es/index.php/en/lucas-olaza-will-carry-on-one-more-season-in-rc-celta|title=Lucas Olaza will carry on one more season in RC Celta
|publisher=RC Celta|language=en|date=2 July 2019|access-date=23 July 2019}}
On 1 February 2021, Olaza joined Real Valladolid on loan until the end of the season.{{cite web|url=https://www.realvalladolid.es/noticia/olaza-completa-la-plantilla|title=OLAZA COMPLETA LA PLANTILLA|language=es|date=1 February 2021|access-date=1 February 2021}} The move was made permanent in the summer of 2021, as he signed a contract until June 2025.
On 31 January 2022, Olaza returned to the top tier after agreeing to a loan deal with Elche, with a buyout clause.{{cite web|url=https://www.realvalladolid.es/noticia/olaza-cedido-al-elche-cf|title=Olaza, cedido al Elche CF|trans-title=Olaza, loaned to Elche CF|publisher=Real Valladolid|language=es|date=31 January 2022|accessdate=31 January 2022}}
On 6 August 2023, Olaza signed a contract with Russian Premier League club Krasnodar for two years, with a conditional option for a third year.{{cite web|publisher=FC Krasnodar|url=https://www.fckrasnodar.ru/team/news/object/?object_id=144746|title=ЛУКАС ОЛАСА СТАЛ ИГРОКОМ "КРАСНОДАРА"|date=6 August 2023|language=ru}}
International career
On 21 October 2022, Olaza was named in Uruguay's 55-man preliminary squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.{{cite web|title=Selección: Diego Alonso entregó la lista de 55 reservados para el Mundial de Catar|url=https://www.futbol.com.uy/Deportes/Seleccion-Diego-Alonso-entrego-la-lista-de-55-reservados-para-el-Mundial-de-Catar-uc835965|date=21 October 2022|access-date=21 October 2022|language=es}} In June 2023, he received his first call-up to the senior team for friendly matches against Nicaragua and Cuba.{{cite web|title=Siguen sumándose futbolistas convocados a los entrenamientos|url=https://www.auf.org.uy/siguen-sumandose-futbolistas-convocados-a-los-entrenamientos/|date=5 June 2023|access-date=15 June 2023}} He made his debut on 14 June 2023 in a 4–1 win against Nicaragua.{{cite web|title=Selección: Bielsa eligió a Matías Viña como capitán en un equipo con muchos debutantes|url=https://www.futbol.com.uy/Deportes/Seleccion-Bielsa-eligio-a-Matias-Vina-como-capitan-en-un-equipo-con-muchos-debutantes-uc856920|date=14 June 2023|access-date=15 June 2023}}
In June 2024, Olaza was named in Uruguay's 26-man squad for the 2024 Copa América.{{cite web|title=Uruguay presentó los 26 convocados para la Copa América, con Luis Suárez en la lista|url=https://www.montevideo.com.uy/Deportes/Uruguay-presento-los-26-convocados-para-la-Copa-America-con-Luis-Suarez-en-la-lista-uc890665|date=8 June 2024|access-date=9 June 2024}}
Career statistics
=Club=
{{updated|match played 24 May 2025}}
| class=wikitable style="text-align: center"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition | ||||||||||
| rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| rowspan="4"|River Plate Montevideo
|16 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 16 | 1 | ||||
| 2013–14
|Uruguayan Primera División |colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 4{{efn|name=Copa Sudamericana|Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana}} | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 4 | 0 | ||||
| 2014–15
|Uruguayan Primera División |15 | 6 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 15 | 6 | ||||
| colspan=2|Total
!31 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 7 | |
| Athletico Paranaense (loan)
|2014 |6 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 6 | 0 | |||
| Celta B (loan)
|24 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 24 | 0 | ||||
| rowspan="3"|Danubio
|2016 |Uruguayan Primera División |5 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 5 | 0 | ||||
| 2017
|Uruguayan Primera División |22 | 6 | colspan="2"|— | 2{{efn|name=Copa Sudamericana}} | 2 | colspan="2"|— | 24 | 8 | |||
| colspan="2"|Total
!27 | 6 | colspan="2"|— | 2 | 2 | colspan="2"|— | 48 | 8 | |||
| Talleres
|24 | 4 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 24 | 4 | ||||
| Boca Juniors (loan)
|Argentine Primera División |4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6{{efn|Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores}} | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 7 | 0 | ||
| Boca Juniors
|Argentine Primera División |0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 4 | 0 | ||
| rowspan="4"|Celta Vigo
|10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 10 | 0 | |||
| 2019–20
|La Liga |35 | 1 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 37 | 1 | |||
| 2020–21
|La Liga |18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 18 | 0 | |||
| colspan="2"|Total
!63 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 1 | |
| Real Valladolid (loan)
|La Liga |14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 14 | 1 | |||
| rowspan="3"|Real Valladolid
|La Liga |11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 14 | 0 | |||
| 2022–23
|La Liga |23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 23 | 0 | |||
| colspan="2"|Total
!34 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | |
| Elche (loan)
|La Liga |5 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 5 | 1 | ||||
| rowspan="3"|Krasnodar
|25 | 1 | 4 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 29 | 1 | |||
| 2024–25
|Russian Premier League |27 | 1 | 6 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 33 | 1 | |||
| colspan="2"|Total
!52 | 2 | 10 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 62 | 2 | |||
| colspan="3"|Career total
!284 | 22 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 312 | 24 |
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=International=
{{updated|match played 10 September 2024}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year | |||
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan=2|Uruguay
|2023 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 6{{efn|Includes a Non-FIFA friendly played against Basque Country, which is counted as an official match by Uruguayan Football Association.}} | 0 | |
| colspan=2|Total | 7 | 0 |
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Honours
Krasnodar
- Russian Premier League: 2024–25{{cite web|publisher=Russian Premier League|url=https://premierliga.ru/news/rfpl/news_32141.html|title=«Краснодар» впервые стал чемпионом Мир РПЛ!|trans-title=Krasnodar became the champions of Mir RPL for the first time!|date=24 May 2025|access-date=24 May 2025|language=ru}}
Uruguay U20
- FIFA U-20 World Cup runner-up: 2013
Uruguay
References
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External links
- [https://www.auf.org.uy/lucas-olaza/ Profile] at the Uruguayan Football Association website {{in lang|es}}
{{FC Krasnodar squad}}
{{Uruguay squad 2024 Copa América}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Olaza, Lucas}}
Category:Footballers from Montevideo
Category:Men's association football defenders
Category:Uruguayan men's footballers
Category:Uruguay men's under-20 international footballers
Category:Uruguay men's international footballers
Category:Uruguayan Primera División players
Category:Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players
Category:Segunda División B players
Category:Argentine Primera División players
Category:Russian Premier League players
Category:Club Atlético River Plate (Montevideo) players
Category:Club Athletico Paranaense players
Category:RC Celta Fortuna players
Category:Talleres de Córdoba footballers
Category:Boca Juniors footballers
Category:RC Celta de Vigo players
Category:Real Valladolid players
Category:Uruguayan expatriate men's footballers
Category:Uruguayan expatriate sportspeople in Brazil
Category:Uruguayan expatriate sportspeople in Spain
Category:Uruguayan expatriate sportspeople in Argentina
Category:Uruguayan expatriate sportspeople in Russia
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Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain
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