Lucho González

González was born in Buenos Aires to a mother from Chile and a father from Uruguay.{{cite news|url=https://chile.as.com/futbol/no-se-sabia-el-lazo-con-colo-colo-y-chile-del-tercer-futbolista-mas-ganador-de-argentina-n/|title="No se sabía, pero mi mamá es chilena y siempre me habló de Colo Colo"|trans-title="Nobody knew this, but my mum is Chilean and always spoke to me about Colo Colo"|newspaper=Diario AS|first=José Tomás|last=Fernández|language=es|date=3 August 2022|access-date=14 August 2022}} He began his career at Huracán at the age of 14, making his Primera División debut on 29 April 1999 in a 1–2 home loss against Racing Club.{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/pr/futebol/times/athletico-pr/noticia/garantido-mais-um-ano-no-athletico-lucho-gonzalez-vai-enfrentar-o-racing-time-do-coracao.ghtml|title=Garantido mais um ano no Athletico, Lucho González vai enfrentar o Racing, time do coração|trans-title=Confirmed another year at Athletico, Lucho González will face Racing, team of his heart|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=15 January 2020|access-date=23 September 2022}}

Three years later, González transferred to another side in his hometown, River Plate, where he won consecutive Clausura tournaments in 2003 and 2004, contributing 23 goals in 120 games across all competitions.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com.ar/noticias/nota/_/id/2416913/saviola-y-lucho-gonzalez-volvieron-a-jugar-en-river-contra-tigre|title=Saviola y Lucho González volvieron a jugar en River, contra Tigre|trans-title=Saviola and Lucho González played for River again, against Tigre|publisher=ESPN|language=es|date=9 July 2015|access-date=5 September 2022}}{{cite news|url=https://www.diez.hn/internacionales/lucho-gonzalez-regresa-a-river-plate-tras-10-anos-en-el-extranjero-PTDZ853149|title='Lucho' González regresa a River Plate tras 10 años en el extranjero|trans-title='Lucho; González returns to River Plate after 10 years abroad|newspaper=Diez|language=es|date=26 June 2015|access-date=5 September 2022}}

González's performances at River earned him a deal with Portugal's Porto in 2005, signing a five-year contract.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/news-media/news/01a8-0f846ece4b78-6dc9280cfe51-1000--lucho-to-land-at-porto/|title=Lucho to land at Porto|publisher=UEFA|date=18 April 2005|access-date=23 September 2022}} In his first season he scored ten goals in 30 matches, including braces against Académica de Coimbra (5–1),{{cite news|url=https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/2--liga/academica/detalhe/fc-porto-academica-5-1-lucho-gonzalez-11-903-lisandro-lopez-19-77-cesar-peixoto-70-marcel-904|title=FC Porto-Académica, 5–1 (Lucho González 11, 90+3, Lisandro López 19, 77, César Peixoto 70; Marcel 90+4)|newspaper=Record|language=pt|date=19 November 2005|access-date=23 August 2018}} Penafiel (3–1){{cite news|url=https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/fc-porto/detalhe/fc-porto-penafiel-3-1-nem-deu-para-assustar|title=FC Porto-Penafiel, 3–1: Nem deu para assustar|trans-title=FC Porto-Penafiel, 3–1: Not even close to a scare|newspaper=Record|language=pt|date=18 December 2005|access-date=23 August 2018}} and Vitória de Guimarães (3–1), helping the northerners to the first of their four consecutive Primeira Liga titles.{{cite news|url=https://www.publico.pt/2006/04/30/desporto/noticia/fc-porto-derrota-guimaraes-por-31-1255686|title=FC Porto derrota Guimarães por 3–1|trans-title=FC Porto defeat Guimarães by 3–1|newspaper=Público|language=pt|date=30 April 2006|access-date=23 August 2018}}

González eventually became team captain at Porto.{{cite news|url=https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/porto/noticias/lucho-e-o-fc-porto-seis-epocas-dez-titulos-e-muito-para-contar-13456415.html|title=Lucho González e o FC Porto: seis épocas, dez títulos e muito para contar|trans-title=Lucho González and FC Porto: six seasons, ten titles and much to tell|newspaper=O Jogo|first=Francisco|last=Sebe|language=pt|date=14 March 2021|access-date=23 September 2022}} In November 2006, he agreed to an improved five-year deal and, in August of the following year, the club paid €6.65 million to Global Soccer Agencies (later renamed Rio Football Services) to achieve full ownership of the player, activating the clause by rejecting an offer from Everton.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/01c4-0e6e6a74e59d-1f8f680759e5-1000--lucho-staying-at-porto/|title=Lucho staying at Porto|publisher=UEFA|date=7 August 2007|access-date=6 October 2010}}{{cite web|url=http://www.fcporto.pt/IncFCP/PDF/Investor_Relations/RelatoriosContas/RC_2006-2007_Ingles_v3.pdf|title=Report and consolidated accounts 2006/2007|publisher=FC Porto|date=25 October 2007|access-date=19 January 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091227192838/http://www.fcporto.pt/IncFCP/PDF/Investor_Relations/RelatoriosContas/RC_2006-2007_Ingles_v3.pdf|archive-date=27 December 2009}}

On 22 March 2009, González netted against Estrela da Amadora in the first leg of the semi-finals of the Taça de Portugal (2–0 home win, 3–2 on aggregate).{{cite news|url=https://www.cmjornal.pt/desporto/futebol/detalhe/dragao-cheira-final-do-jamor|title=Dragão cheira final do Jamor|trans-title=Dragon smells Jamor final|newspaper=Correio da Manhã|language=pt|date=23 March 2009|access-date=24 August 2018}} During the league campaign, he scored nine times in only 23 appearances to help the team to the fourth title in a row; the season ended with the double conquest.{{cite web|url=http://www.maisfutebol.iol.pt/comentarios/taca-de-portugal/porto-pacos-ferreira-lisandro-taca-de-portugal-maisfutebol/1067324-1441.html|title=Taça de Portugal: F.C. Porto-P. Ferreira, 1–0 (crónica)|trans-title=Portuguese Cup: F.C. Porto-P. Ferreira, 1–0 (match report)|publisher=Mais Futebol|first=Nuno|last=Travassos|language=pt|date=31 May 2009|access-date=23 August 2018}}

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In June 2009, González was sold to Marseille in France for a fee of €18 million, with the possibility of an increase to €24 million depending on the player's performance;{{cite web|url=http://www.fcporto.pt/Noticias/Futebol/noticiafutebol_futluchocomunicado_300609_44468.asp|title=Comunicado da FC Porto – Futebol, SAD|trans-title=FC Porto – Football, PLSC announcement|publisher=FC Porto|language=pt|date=30 June 2009|access-date=2 July 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090712024552/http://www.fcporto.pt/Noticias/Futebol/noticiafutebol_futluchocomunicado_300609_44468.asp|archive-date=12 July 2009}} the four-year transfer was the most expensive in the club's history.{{cite news|url=https://www.lemonde.fr/sport/article/2009/06/30/football-marseille-s-offre-l-argentin-lucho-gonzalez_1213725_3242.html|title=Football: Marseille s'offre l'Argentin Lucho Gonzalez|trans-title=Football: Marseille bid for Argentine Lucho González|newspaper=Le Monde|language=fr|date=30 June 2009|access-date=23 September 2022}} He scored his first official goal for his new side on 19 September, opening a 4–2 home victory over Montpellier,{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/271640?cc=5739|title=Marseille 4–2 Montpellier|publisher=ESPN Soccernet|date=19 September 2009|access-date=12 May 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025224550/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/271640?cc=5739|archive-date=25 October 2012}} and also found the net on 26 November in the 1–1 draw with AC Milan in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, at the San Siro.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/01df-0e7363ba0e66-9d8b8844df37-1000--milan-kept-waiting-by-spirited-om/|title=Milan kept waiting by spirited OM|publisher=UEFA|first=Richard|last=Aikman|date=25 November 2009|access-date=24 October 2022}} He scored against Real Madrid in an ensuing fixture on 8 December, but later missed a penalty kick in the 1–3 home loss, with the subsequent relegation to the UEFA Europa League.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/01e0-0e738137130e-2ca7e102c35b-1000--madrid-march-on-as-marseille-miss-out/|title=Madrid march on as Marseille miss out|publisher=UEFA|first=Chris|last=Burke|date=8 December 2009|access-date=24 October 2022}}

After the winter break, González also helped Marseille to reach the final of the Coupe de la Ligue, scoring against Lille in the quarter-finals (2–1) in late January.{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/match/_/id/287091?cc=5901|title=Marseille 2–1 Lille|publisher=ESPN Soccernet|date=27 January 2010|access-date=12 May 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025224616/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/match/_/id/287091?cc=5901|archive-date=25 October 2012}} On 28 February, he scored in a 3–0 away defeat of Paris Saint-Germain which left L'OM in fourth place.{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/271535?cc=5901|title=Paris Saint-Germain 0–3 Marseille|publisher=ESPN Soccernet|date=28 February 2010|access-date=12 May 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110919142006/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/271535?cc=5901|archive-date=19 September 2011}} He finished his first season with 32 matches and five goals, winning a league/league cup double.{{cite web|url=https://m.maxifoot.fr/amp/football/9513.htm|title=Comment l'OM et Deschamps ont réussi|trans-title=How OM et Deschamps made it|publisher=Maxi Foot|first=Nicolas|last=Lagavardan|language=fr|date=3 May 2010|access-date=23 September 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://news.maxifoot.fr/-foot-119756.htm|title=OM: Lucho veut faire mieux en C1|trans-title=OM: Lucho wants to do better in C1|publisher=Maxi Foot|first=Pierre|last=Lopes|language=fr|date=18 July 2010|access-date=23 September 2022}}

González scored his first goal of the 2010–11 campaign on 29 August 2010, in a 1–1 draw at Bordeaux.{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/294925?cc=5901|title=Bordeaux peg back ten-men Marseille|publisher=ESPN Soccernet|date=29 August 2010|access-date=12 May 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024224856/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/294925?cc=5901|archive-date=24 October 2012}} On 3 November, he grabbed a brace in the 7–0 away rout of Žilina in the Champions League group phase.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0254-0d7ca585bd41-ac15f4523efc-1000--gignac-leads-the-way-for-majestic-marseille/|title=Gignac leads the way for majestic Marseille|publisher=UEFA|first=Peter|last=Murphy|date=3 November 2010|access-date=24 October 2022}}

González started in the 2011 Coupe de la Ligue final, won 1–0 against Montpellier.{{cite news|url=http://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/coupe-de-la-ligue/actualites/l-om-conserve-son-titre-469466|title=L'OM conserve son titre|trans-title=OM retain their title|newspaper=Le Figaro|first=Cédric|last=Granel|language=fr|date=22 April 2011|access-date=1 May 2016}} He was linked with a transfer to England's Arsenal in early May 2011 because of his solid performances,{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/10/italy/2011/05/01/2466472/olympique-marseilles-lucho-gonzalez-on-roma-radar-report|title=Olympique Marseille's Lucho Gonzalez on Roma radar|publisher=Goal|date=1 May 2011|access-date=12 May 2011}} to which he responded that "I don't know why there are so many things said about this at the moment. It annoys me a bit. At no time has it left my mouth that I wanted to leave or that I didn't feel good here. I have a contract with OM until 2013 and the people at the club seem happy with me."{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/11/transfer-zone/2011/04/15/2443330/olympique-de-marseilles-lucho-gonzalez-calms-fears-of-his|title=Olympique de Marseille's Lucho Gonzalez calms fears of his departure|publisher=Goal|date=15 April 2011|access-date=12 May 2011}} On 8 May, Marseille faced title challengers Lyon at the Stade de Gerland, and he scored in an eventual 3–2 defeat,{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/295036?cc=5739|title=Lyon 3–2 Marseille|publisher=ESPN Soccernet|date=8 May 2011|access-date=12 May 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025224603/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/295036?cc=5739|archive-date=25 October 2012}} with his team eventually finishing second to Lille. After the season ended, chairman Jean-Claude Dassier confirmed that he was seeking an exit from the club.{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/925157/argentina-midfielder-lucho-gonzalez-asks-to-leave-marseille?cc=5901|title=Lucho wants to quit Marseille|publisher=ESPN Soccernet|date=1 June 2011|access-date=1 June 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604132000/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/925157/argentina-midfielder-lucho-gonzalez-asks-to-leave-marseille?cc=5901|archive-date=4 June 2011}}

Despite the constant speculation, González remained at the Stade Vélodrome for 2011–12. On the first fixture, he opened the score in the 38th minute of a 2–2 home draw against Sochaux.{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/320396?cc=5739|title=Remy earns draw for Marseille|publisher=ESPN Soccernet|date=6 August 2011|access-date=13 August 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102085523/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/320396?cc=5739|archive-date=2 November 2012}} On 13 September, he netted the game's only goal at Olympiacos in the Champions League group stage, where he also earned Player of the match accolades.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0254-0d7d469e8199-9d24fbc8a386-1000--marseille-make-winning-start-at-olympiacos/?iv=true|title=Marseille make winning start at Olympiacos|publisher=UEFA|first=Graham|last=Wood|date=13 September 2011|access-date=24 October 2022}}

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On 30 January 2012, after 124 competitive appearances for Marseille, González returned to Porto, signing until June 2014.{{cite news|url=https://www.publico.pt/2012/01/31/desporto/noticia/lucho-regressa-ao-dragao-a-custo-zero-1531624|title=Lucho regressa ao Dragão a custo zero|trans-title=Lucho returns to the Dragon for free|newspaper=Público|language=pt|date=31 January 2012|access-date=5 September 2022}} He scored in his first match in his second spell, a 2–0 win against Vitória de Setúbal in the Taça da Liga on 5 February.{{cite web|url=http://www.portugoal.net/index.php/league-cup/group-stage-two/31120-taca-da-liga-semi-finals-set|title=Taca da Liga semi-finals set|publisher=PortuGOAL|date=5 February 2012|access-date=5 February 2012}} He opened a 2–0 home victory over Olhanense on 31 March, his first league goal since returning.{{cite web|url=http://www.portugoal.net/index.php/more-liga-sagres-news/32476-last-gasp-benfica-beat-braga-porto-top|title=Last-gasp Bruno Cesar fires Benfica to vital win over Braga|publisher=PortuGOAL|date=1 April 2012|access-date=17 April 2012}}

In 2012–13, Porto won a third consecutive league title after an unbeaten season with González as captain; he opened a decisive 2–0 win at Paços de Ferreira on the final day.{{cite web|url=https://pt.uefa.com/news/0209-0e84ce0f3ecd-586f61c7bc9d-1000--porto-sagra-se-tricampeao-portugues/|title=Porto sagra-se tricampeão português|trans-title=Porto crowned Portuguese champions for third consecutive time|publisher=UEFA|language=pt|date=19 May 2013|access-date=5 September 2022}} In the Champions League, he netted in away and home group wins over Dinamo Zagreb with the former coming on the day of his father's death; the goals gave him the record figure of 16 in that phase of the competition, while he never scored any later on.{{cite news|url=https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-bwin/fc-porto/detalhe/lucho-e-artilheiro-mor-nas-fases-de-grupos-789893|title=Lucho é artilheiro-mor nas fases de grupos|trans-title=Lucho is top gunner in the group phases|newspaper=Record|language=pt|date=22 November 2012|access-date=5 September 2022}} He added two more the following season, as the Dragons came third at that stage and fell into the Europa League.{{cite web|url=https://www.dn.pt/desporto/fc-porto/lucho-gonzalez-o-talisma-de-sempre-resolveu-em-viena-3426899.html|title=Lucho González, o talismã de sempre resolveu em Viena|trans-title=Lucho González, always the talisman, resolved it in Vienna|newspaper=Diário de Notícias|first=João|last=Ruela|language=pt|date=18 September 2013|access-date=5 September 2022}}

On 27 January 2014, González signed with Qatari club Al-Rayyan, initially until June.{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsportsla.com/noticias/139226-lucho-gonzalez-se-va-a-qatar?country=us|title=Lucho González se va a Qatar|trans-title=Lucho González goes to Qatar|publisher=Fox Sports|language=es|date=27 January 2014|access-date=6 November 2014}} Eighteen months later, he returned to his country's league and River Plate for the first time in a decade, signing until 2017.{{cite news|url=https://www.infobae.com/2015/06/25/1737546-oficial-lucho-gonzalez-vuelve-river/|title=Oficial: "Lucho" González vuelve a River|trans-title=Official: "Lucho" González returns to River|newspaper=Infobae|language=es|date=25 June 2015|access-date=5 September 2022}} He played as a substitute in their Copa Libertadores finals win over Tigres{{cite web|url=https://www.telemundodeportes.com/copa-libertadores/la-experiencia-interactiva-de-la-derrota-de-tigres-en-la-final-de-libertadores|title=La experiencia interactiva de la derrota de Tigres en la final de Libertadores|trans-title=The interactive experience of Tigres' defeat in the Libertadores final|publisher=Telemundo Deportes|language=es|date=5 August 2015|access-date=5 September 2022}} and the victory against Gamba Osaka in the 2015 Suruga Bank Championship in his first year back.{{cite web|url=https://www.lavoz901.com/noticias/river-gole-al-gamba-osaka-en-japn-y-se-qued-con-un-nuevo-trofeo.htm|title=River goleó al Gamba Osaka en Japón y se quedó con un nuevo trofeo|trans-title=River thrashed Gamba Osaka in Japan and ended up with a new trophy|publisher=La Voz 90.1|language=es|date=11 August 2015|access-date=5 September 2022}}

At the age of 35 on 16 September 2016, González joined Brazil's Athletico Paranaense.{{cite web|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/pr/futebol/times/atletico-pr/noticia/2016/09/atletico-pr-confirma-lucho-gonzalez-e-autuori-elogia-animal-competitivo.html|title=Atlético-PR confirma Lucho González, e Autuori elogia: "Animal competitivo"|trans-title=Atlético-PR confirm Lucho González, and Autuori praises: "Competitive animal"|publisher=Globo Esporte|first=Monique|last=Silva|language=pt|date=16 September 2016|access-date=16 September 2016}} He played 160 times and scored ten goals for the side,{{cite web|url=https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/ultimas-noticias/enm/2021/09/10/apos-saida-de-antonio-oliveira-lucho-gonzalez-pode-ingressar-comissao-tecnica-do-athletico.htm|title=Após saída de António Oliveira, Lucho Gonzalez pode ingressar comissão técnica do Athletico|trans-title=After António Oliveira's exit, Lucho González can enter Athletico's coaching team|publisher=Universo Online|language=pt|date=10 September 2021|access-date=5 September 2022}} winning five trophies including the Copa Sudamericana in 2018.

González announced his retirement on 27 May 2021, at the age of 40.{{cite news|url=https://www.ole.com.ar/futbol-internacional/lucho-gonzalez-paranaense-sudamericana_0_RzfWpPAip.html|title=Así se despidió Lucho González|trans-title=That is how Lucho González said goodbye|newspaper=Olé|language=es|date=27 May 2021|access-date=6 June 2021}}

Under the guidance of Marcelo Bielsa, González earned his first cap for the Argentina national team on 31 January 2003 against Honduras.{{cite web|url=http://www.taringa.net/posts/deportes/1547571/Homenaje-a-Lucho-Gonzalez.html|title=Homenaje a Lucho Gonzalez|trans-title=Homage to Lucho Gonzalez|publisher=Taringa!|date=2008|access-date=12 May 2011}} He went on to represent the nation in the 2004 Copa América, scoring two goals during the tournament as the country lost the final on penalties to Brazil.{{cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/soccer/07/25/copa.final/index.html|title=World champs beat Argentina on penalties in Copa America final|publisher=Sports Illustrated|date=25 July 2004|access-date=12 May 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040727035936/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/soccer/07/25/copa.final/index.html|archive-date=27 July 2004}}

González also played with the side that won the gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics.{{cite news|url=https://www.infobae.com/deportes-2/2019/08/28/el-plan-de-bielsa-para-jugar-por-la-medalla-dorada-y-como-fue-volver-al-amateurismo-se-cumple-el-15-aniversario-del-primer-titulo-del-futbol-en-los-juegos-olimpicos/|title=El plan de Bielsa para jugar por la medalla dorada y cómo fue volver al amateurismo: se cumple el 15 aniversario del primer título del fútbol en los Juegos Olímpicos|trans-title=Bielsa's plan to play for gold medal and what it was like to return to amateur status: 15th anniversary of first football title in the Olympic Games|newspaper=Infobae|first=Juan José|last=Ramón Ciceri|language=es|date=28 August 2019|access-date=29 March 2021}} In 2006, he was selected for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in which Argentina, managed by José Pekerman, lost to hosts Germany in the quarter-finals on penalties.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2006/4991602.stm|title=Germany 1–1 Argentina|publisher=BBC Sport|date=30 June 2006|access-date=1 May 2016}}

Subsequently, González was part of the Alfio Basile–led squad at 2007 Copa América, where the Albiceleste was again defeated by Brazil in the decisive match, now 3–0.{{cite news|url=http://www.20minutos.es/deportes/noticia/brasil-argentina-final-259915/0/|title=Brasil mantiene la hegemonía continental al imponerse a Argentina 3–0 en la gran final|trans-title=Brazil renew continental supremacy after disposing of Argentina 3–0 in the big final|newspaper=20 minutos|language=es|date=16 July 2007|access-date=1 May 2016}}

González returned to his final club Athletico in January 2022, as assistant to manager Alberto Valentim. In April, he was named as the latter's interim replacement, but chose to leave within 24 hours.{{cite news|url=https://www.infobae.com/america/deportes/2022/04/11/sorpresa-en-brasil-lucho-gonzalez-renuncio-a-su-cargo-de-tecnico-de-atletico-paranaense-apenas-24-horas-despues-de-haber-sido-designado/|title=Sorpresa en Brasil: Lucho González renunció a su cargo de técnico de Atlético Paranaense apenas 24 horas después de haber sido designado|trans-title=Surprise in Brazil: Lucho González resigns his post as manager of Atlético Paranaense barely 24 hours after being appointed|newspaper=Infobae|language=es|date=11 April 2022|access-date=28 August 2022}}

On 24 August 2022, González signed his first coaching contract for fellow Campeonato Brasileiro Série A team Ceará, until the end of the season.{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/ce/futebol/times/ceara/noticia/2022/08/24/lucho-gonzalez-e-o-novo-tecnico-do-ceara.ghtml|title=Lucho González é o novo técnico do Ceará|trans-title=Lucho González is the new coach of Ceará|publisher=Globo Esporte|first=Thaís|last=Jorge|language=pt|date=24 August 2022|access-date=24 August 2022}} He drew 1–1 at Flamengo on his debut on 4 September,{{cite news|url=https://www.ojogo.pt/internacional/noticias/flamengo-nao-passa-pelo-ceara-de-lucho-gonzalez-e-palmeiras-mantem-vantagem-15137459.html|title=Flamengo não passa pelo Ceará, de Lucho González, e Palmeiras mantém vantagem|trans-title=Flamengo don't get past Ceará, of Lucho González, and Palmeiras maintain advantage|newspaper=O Jogo|language=pt|date=4 September 2022|access-date=5 September 2022}} and was dismissed on 28 October after only one win in ten matches.{{cite web|url=https://tntsports.com.br/futebolbrasileiro/Ceara-anuncia-a-demissao-do-tecnico-Lucho-Gonzalez-20221028-0013.html|title=Ceará anuncia a demissão do técnico Lucho González|trans-title=Ceará announce the dismissal of manager Lucho González|publisher=TNT Sports|language=pt|date=28 October 2022|access-date=31 October 2022}}

González joined Internacional in July 2023 as assistant to manager Eduardo Coudet,{{cite news|url=https://www.estadao.com.br/esportes/futebol/internacional-coudet-tecnico-anuncio-npres/|title=Internacional anuncia retorno de Eduardo Coudet para substituir Mano Menezes|trans-title=Internacional announce return of Eduardo Coudet to replace Mano Menezes|newspaper=O Estado de S. Paulo|language=pt|date=19 July 2023|access-date=24 December 2023}} taking part in their run to the Copa Libertadores semi-finals and climbing up the Brazilian League standings. In December, the entire staff was renewed until December 2024.{{cite web|url=https://internacional.com.br/noticias/inter-renova-com-eduardo-coudet|title=Inter renova com Eduardo Coudet|trans-title=Inter renew with Eduardo Coudet|publisher=SC Internacional|language=pt|date=19 December 2023|access-date=24 December 2023}}

González departed following Coudet's dismissal in July 2024, and returned to Athletico Paranaense on 24 September, now as head coach.{{cite web|url=https://www.athletico.com.br/noticia/lucho-gonzalez-e-o-novo-treinador-do-athletico-paranaense/|title=Lucho González é o novo treinador do Athletico Paranaense|trans-title=Lucho González is the new head coach of Athletico Paranaense|publisher=Club Athletico Paranaense|language=pt|date=24 September 2024|access-date=24 September 2024}} He was himself sacked on 10 December, after suffering relegation in the year of the club's 100th birthday.{{cite web|url=https://www.athletico.com.br/noticia/athletico-comunica-a-saida-do-tecnico-lucho-gonzalez-e-do-diretor-tecnico-paulo-autuori/|title=Athletico comunica a saída do técnico Lucho González e do diretor técnico Paulo Autuori|trans-title=Athletico announce the departure of head coach Lucho González and technical director Paulo Autuori|publisher=Club Athletico Paranaense|language=pt|date=10 December 2024|access-date=13 December 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/pr/blogs/blog-da-nadja/post/2024/12/10/athletico-inicia-reformulacao-no-futebol-e-demite-autuori-lucho-e-paulo-miranda.ghtml|title=Athletico demite Lucho González, Autuori e Paulo Miranda|trans-title=Athletico dismiss Lucho González, Autuori and Paulo Miranda|publisher=Globo Esporte|first=Nadja|last=Mauad|language=pt|date=10 December 2024|access-date=5 January 2025}}

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| 1 || 31 January 2003 || Olímpico Metropolitano, San Pedro Sula, Honduras || {{fb|Honduras}}|| 1–2 || 1–3 || Friendly || {{cite news|url=https://www.pagina12.com.ar/diario/deportes/8-16149-2003-02-01.html|title=No le quedaba otra que la victoria|trans-title=They could only win|newspaper=Página 12|language=es|date=1 February 2003|access-date=7 August 2019}}

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| 2 || 8 February 2003 || Orange Bowl, Miami, United States || {{fb|United States}} || 0–1 || 0–1 || Friendly || {{cite web|url=https://espndeportes-assets.espn.com/futbolint/noticias/argentinaeeuurecap08febrero03.html|title=EE.UU. no pudo ante Argentina|trans-title=USA could not handle Argentina|publisher=ESPN Deportes|language=es|date=8 February 2003|access-date=7 August 2019}}

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| 3 || 7 July 2004 || Elías Aguirre, Chiclayo, Peru || {{fb|Ecuador}} || 6–1 || 6–1 || 2004 Copa América || {{cite news|url=https://elpais.com/deportes/2004/07/08/actualidad/1089271313_850215.html|title=Argentina aplasta a Ecuador (6–1) con tres goles de Saviola|trans-title=Argentina steamroll Ecuador (6–1) with three goals from Saviola|newspaper=El País|language=es|date=8 July 2004|access-date=7 August 2019}}

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| 4 || 20 July 2004 || Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru || {{fb|Colombia}} || 2–0 || 3–0 || 2004 Copa América || {{cite news|url=https://www.eluniverso.com/2004/07/20/0001/15/EF0D0C315A954477A1B074113355BB3D.html|title=Argentina venció 3–0 a Colombia y aseguró el undécimo subcampeonato de la Copa América|trans-title=Argentina beat Colombia 3–0 and confirmed eleventh Copa América vice-championship|newspaper=El Universo|language=es|date=20 July 2004|access-date=7 August 2019}}

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| 5 || 9 October 2004 || Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina || {{fb|Uruguay}} || 1–0 || 4–2 || 2006 World Cup qualification || {{cite news|url=https://www.eluniverso.com/2004/10/10/0001/15/617E2088202D40C3AEB72677FC31CFC7.html|title=Buen debut de José Pekerman de Argentina ante Uruguay|trans-title=Good debut of Argentina's José Pekerman against Uruguay|newspaper=El Universo|language=es|date=10 October 2004|access-date=7 August 2019}}

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| 6 || 1 April 2009 || Hernando Siles, La Paz, Bolivia || {{fb|Bolivia}} || 1–6 || 1–6 || 2010 World Cup qualification || {{cite news|url=https://www.marca.com/2009/04/01/futbol/mundial_2010/1238621078.html|title=Bolivia humilla a Argentina|trans-title=Bolivia humiliate Argentina|newspaper=Marca|language=es|date=1 April 2009|access-date=7 August 2019}}

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Huracán

• Primera B Nacional: 2000

River Plate

• Argentine Primera División: Clausura 2003, Clausura 2004
• Copa Libertadores: 2015
• J.League Cup / Copa Sudamericana Championship: 2015

Porto

• Primeira Liga: 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2011–12, 2012–13
• Taça de Portugal: 2005–06, 2008–09
• Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2012, 2013

Marseille

• Ligue 1: 2009–10
• Coupe de la Ligue: 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12
• Trophée des Champions: 2010, 2011

Al-Rayyan

• Qatari Second Division: 2014–15{{cite web|url=https://www.qfa.qa/al-rayyan-crowned-qatargas-league-champions/|title=Al Rayyan crowned Qatargas League champions|publisher=Qatar Football Association|date=18 April 2015|access-date=24 March 2021}}

Athletico Paranaense

• Copa do Brasil: 2019
• Copa Sudamericana: 2018, 2021
• J.League Cup / Copa Sudamericana Championship: 2019
• Campeonato Paranaense: 2020

Argentina Olympic

• Summer Olympic Games: 2004
• CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament: 2004

Argentina

• Copa América runner-up: 2004, 2007

• Copa América Team of the Tournament: 2004
• South American Team of the Year: 2004{{cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/sam-toy.html|title=South American Team of the Year|website=RSSSF|first=José Luis|last=Pierrend|access-date=14 March 2021}}
• Portuguese Golden Ball: 2009
• SJPF Player of the Month: October 2007
• FC Porto Player of the Year: 2006{{cite web|url=https://csifutebol.wordpress.com/2011/10/26/dragoes-de-ouro-historico/|title=Dragões de Ouro – FC Porto (histórico de prémios)|trans-title=Golden Dragons – FC Porto (history of awards)|publisher=CSI Futebol|language=pt|date=26 October 2011|access-date=20 July 2022}}
• UNFP Player of the Month: April 2010{{cite news|url=https://www.lefigaro.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/Homes-Clubs/marseille/fil-info/lucho-joueur-d-avril-378689|title=Lucho joueur d'avril|trans-title=Lucho player of April|newspaper=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=12 May 2010|access-date=23 September 2022}}

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