Luca Nicolás Orellano (born 22 March 2000) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a winger for Liga MX club Monterrey.
Career Vélez Sarsfield Orellano started his youth career in 2009 with Vélez Sarsfield of the Primera División. He was moved into Gabriel Heinze's first-team during the 2018–19 season. This made his professional debut on 25 November 2018 in an away win against Unión Santa Fe. He was substituted on for Jonathan Ramis with minutes remaining.
Vasco da Gama On 13 January 2023, Vasco da Gama announced Orellano's transfer from Vélez Sarsfield for US$4m. He signed with the Brazilian club until 31 December 2025.
FC Cincinnati On 23 February 2024, FC Cincinnati announced Orellano's transfer via loan from Vasco da Gama for the 2024 season with an option to purchase. After being named a finalist for the 2024 MLS Newcomer of the Year Award, winning the 2024 MLS Goal of the Year Award, and being selected to represent the league at the 2024 MLS All-Star Game, Orellano was officially purchased by FC Cincinnati on 2 December 2024.
Monterrey In January 2026, Orellano joined Mexican club Monterrey.
Career statistics . ClubSeasonLeagueState leagueIncludes Campeonato CariocaNational cupIncludes Copa Argentina and Copa do BrasilLeague cupIncludes Copa de la Superliga and Leagues CupContinentalOtherIncludes MLS Cup playoffsTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsVélez Sarsfield2018–19Primera División10—————102019–20Primera División40——10——502020–21Primera División122—20—9Four appearances and one goal in Copa Libertadores, five appearances and one goal in Copa Sudamericana2—2342021Primera División374———2Appearances in Copa Libertadores0—3942022Primera División353—31—120—504Total899—5110232—11812Vasco da Gama2023Série A1816110———252FC Cincinnati (loan)2024MLS3310——412Appearances in CONCACAF Champions Cup0314212FC Cincinnati2025MLS272——312030353Career total167226161822726123029
Honours Individual MLS All-Star: 2024 MLS Goal of the Year: 2024
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