Diego Luna (Andor) (foto: Instagram)
Real Salt Lake star Diego Luna finally met his famous namesake, the actor from Narcos and Star Wars: Andor, at a premiere event in Los Angeles.
Diego Luna, the rising US national team footballer, finally met his world-famous namesake — the Hollywood actor Diego Luna — during a special event in Los Angeles ahead of the second season premiere of *Star Wars: Andor*.
The 21-year-old Real Salt Lake attacker, who has Mexican roots and is considered one of MLS' most exciting young players, has made a strong start to the season with three goals in eight matches.
His older namesake, Diego Luna, aged 45, is a celebrated Mexican-American actor known for his leading roles in *Narcos: Mexico* and *Andor*, part of the *Star Wars* franchise. The two Diegos finally met at a public event in LA, delighting fans with their humorous name coincidence and shared heritage.
The footballer appeared to be a big fan of the actor, and the photo opportunity quickly went viral. In the US, fans often joke about how searching “Diego Luna” online brings up the actor instead of the athlete — a mix-up that’s become increasingly common as the young player rises in popularity.
Diego Luna the footballer was recently linked with a move to Europe, with Leeds United reportedly monitoring him closely in late 2023. For now, he continues to shine in MLS while enjoying the spotlight alongside his cinematic counterpart.