Theo Henrique Lanza Francisco (born 31 July 2003), known as Theo Lanza or just Theo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Portuguesa, on loan from Guarani.

Theo Lanza
Personal information
Full name Theo Henrique Lanza Francisco
Date of birth (2003-07-31) 31 July 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Americana, Brazil
Height 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Portuguesa
(on loan from Guarani)
Youth career
2013–2015 Rio Branco-SP
2016–2024 Guarani
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Guarani 0 (0)
2024Ipatinga (loan) 9 (0)
2024–Portuguesa (loan) 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:46, 16 August 2024 (UTC)

Career

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Born in Americana, São Paulo, Theo joined Guarani's youth setup in 2016, from hometown side Rio Branco-SP.[1] In December 2022, he signed his first professional contract with the club.[2]

In April 2024, Theo was loaned to Série D side Ipatinga.[3] He made his senior debut on 27 April, starting in a 0–0 away draw against Portuguesa-RJ.[4]

On 10 August 2024, Theo was loaned to Portuguesa for the Copa Paulista.[5]

Career statistics

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As of 16 August 2024[6]
Club Season League State League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Ipatinga 2024 Série D 9 0 9 0
Portuguesa 2024 Paulista 0 0 0 0
Career total 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0

References

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  1. ^ "Americanense é destaque do Guarani na estreia da Copinha" [Americanense is a spotlight of Guarani in the Copinha debut] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Liberal. 4 January 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Paulistão: Guarani promove três promessas da base e integra aos profissionais" [Paulistão: Guarani prmoote three youth prospects and put them in the first team] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Futebol Interior. 8 December 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Guarani encaminha empréstimo de jogadores ao Ipatinga FC" [Guarani set loan of players to Ipatinga FC] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Futblog do Sorriso. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Portuguesa-RJ 0 x 0 Ipatinga-MG – Lusa pressiona, mas empate prevalece" [Portuguesa-RJ 0–0 Ipatinga-MG – Lusa put pressure, but draw prevails] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Futebol Interior. 27 April 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Theo é o novo atacante da Portuguesa para a Copa Paulista" [Theo is the new forward of Portuguesa for the Copa Paulista] (in Brazilian Portuguese). NetLusa. 10 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  6. ^ Theo Lanza at Soccerway. Retrieved 16 August 2024.