Lucas Fernandes (footballer, born 1997)

Lucas Fernandes da Silva (born 20 September 1997), known as Lucas Fernandes, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Primeira Liga club Portimonense.

Lucas Fernandes
Personal information
Full name Lucas Fernandes da Silva
Date of birth (1997-09-20) 20 September 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Portimonense
Youth career
2011–2016 São Paulo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2019 São Paulo 45 (2)
2018–2019Portimonense (loan) 29 (1)
2019– Portimonense 59 (3)
2022–2023Botafogo (loan) 44 (4)
2024Cuiabá (loan) 28 (2)
International career
2019 Brazil U23 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 04:31, 7 December 2024 (UTC)

Club career

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Born in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Lucas Fernandes joined São Paulo's youth setup in 2011, aged 13.[1] On 15 February 2016, he scored the winner in a 1–0 win against Liverpool Montevideo, as his side was crowned champions of 2016 U-20 Copa Libertadores.[2] Ten days later, he was promoted to the first team by manager Edgardo Bauza.[3]

On 20 March 2016 Lucas Fernandes made his first team debut, coming on as a late substitute for goalscorer Paulo Henrique Ganso in a 1–1 Campeonato Paulista away draw against Ituano.[4] He made his Série A debut on 15 May, scoring the game's only in a 1–0 home win against Botafogo.

On 14 June 2016, Lucas Fernandes suffered a severe knee injury, being sidelined for six months.

Honours

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São Paulo
Cuiabá

References

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  1. ^ "Após estreia, Lucas Fernandes quer "manter pegada" para seguir no time" [After debut, Lucas Fernandes wants to "keep the momentum" to remain at the team] (in Portuguese). Gazeta Esportiva. 21 March 2016. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
  2. ^ "Com gol no fim, São Paulo vence Liverpool (URU) e conquista Libertadores Sub-20" [With goal in the end, São Paulo defeat Liverpool (URU) and win the U-20 Libertadores] (in Portuguese). IG Esporte. 15 February 2016. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
  3. ^ "Destaque na base, Lucas Fernandes é novidade em treino do São Paulo" [Spotlight in the youth setup, Lucas Fernandes is a novelty in São Paulo's training] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 25 February 2016. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
  4. ^ "Ituano marca no final e São Paulo acumula mais um tropeço no Paulistão" [Ituano score in the end and São Paulo sums up another failure at the Paulistão] (in Portuguese). Terra. 20 March 2016. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
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