Luciano Luís Turconi Martins (born 3 March 1963) is a Brazilian former footballer who last played as a striker for TP-Lahti.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Luciano Luís Turconi Martins | ||
Date of birth | 3 March 1963 | ||
Place of birth | Brazil | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1985–1986 | Reipas Lahti | ||
1986–1987 | Portimonense | 21 | (7) |
1987–1988 | FC 08 Homburg | 19 | (0) |
1988–1991 | Portimonense | 67 | (10) |
1991–1992 | Rio Ave | 22 | (3) |
1992 | Ilves | 20 | (5) |
1994–1996 | FC Kuusysi | 36+ | (12+) |
1997–1999 | FC Lahti | ||
1999–2001 | FC Hämeenlinna | ||
2002 | TP-Lahti | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Early life
editMartins grew up in Porto Alegre, Brazil.[1]
Playing career
editIn 1986, Martins signed for Portuguese side Portimonense, where he was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[2] In 1987, he signed for German Bundesliga side FC 08 Homburg, where he helped the club achieve a 3-2 league win over German side FC Bayern on 22 August 1987, which he has regarded as one of the highlights of his playing career.[3] In 1994, he signed for Finnish side FC Kuusysi, where he worked as a translator for the club's other Brazilian players.[4] In 1997, he signed for Finnish second tier[5] side FC Lahti, helping the club earn promotion to the Finnish top flight. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[6]
Managerial career
editAfter retiring from professional football, Martins worked as assistant manager of Finnish side FC Lahti.[7]
Post-playing career
editAfter retiring from professional football, Martins worked as the owner of Finland-based Italian restaurant Mamma Mia.[8]
Personal life
editMartins is a Finnish citizen, is Brazilian of Italian and Portuguese descent, and has a daughter.[9] He can speak German, English, and Portuguese.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Luciano Martins pinnistelee ollakseen hiljaa täydessä hississä eikä suostu pitämään pitkiä kalsareita". uusilahti.fi.
- ^ "Entrevista a Luciano Martins".
- ^ a b "Luciano Luis Turconi Martins (49) remembers David vs Goliath". fussballundfrauen.com.
- ^ "Luciano Martins pääsee tulkin töistä kentälle". hs.fi.
- ^ "Luciano Martins valittiin FC Lahden Hall of Fameen". veikkausliiga.com. 31 May 2016.
- ^ "Luciano Martins - Uusi Lahti article".
- ^ "Luciano Martins - Etelä-Suomen Sanomat article".
- ^ "Luciano Martins - Kauppa Suomi article".
- ^ "Luciano on nyt Suomen kansalainen - "Sinä teet sen maan jossa asut"". uusilahti.fi.