Lucas Piazón
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Lucas Domingues Piazón (born 20 January 1994 in Curitiba
, Brazil
), commonly known as Lucas Piazón, is a Brazil
ian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Chelsea Academy and the Brazil U17
team. He is primarily an attacking midfielder, although he has also been deployed in a playmaker role, in the hole just behind the striker or in a more advanced position as a forward or winger. Piazón is considered to be an up-and-coming talent with his potential, technical skill and creativity, drawing comparisons with Real Madrid
player Kaká
.
, Brazil
and moved to São Paulo
at the age of 12.
at the age of 7, before joining Atlético Paranaense
. He then joined São Paulo from Atlético Paranaense a year later, showing promise at the age of 14. Having graduated from the same Sao Paolo youth set-up that produced the likes of former Brazil captain Cafu
, playmaker Kaká
and former Chelsea defender Juliano Belletti
, Piazón consistently caught the eye when playing well for Brazil's young national sides.
senior team in January 2012 when he became eligible to obtain a work visa and sign a long-term deal, while Chelsea announced 10 days later. However, he could play for the youth side after the 2011 summer transfer window It is reported that Chelsea paid in the region of £5 million to acquire Piazón, which could rise to £10 million depending on several clauses.
Piazón underwent and passed his medical in London in early March 2011. He will be officially available for the Chelsea senior team on 20 January 2012 when he turns 18. In an interview he stated, "[I chose Chelsea because] I like the Premier League. I think my way of playing and my skills are more suited to the Premier League."
Piazón made his competitive debut for the youth team in a 4-2 win against Fulham. Afterwards he said, 'I am able to play in the Youth Cup now,' he added. 'Everybody knows I am here to play, so my main aims for the season are to play as many youth games as possible and hopefully feature in the reserves as well, and I want to win the Youth Cup.' He also stated, 'I am enjoying the company of Ramires, Alex and, of course, David Luiz is my best friend here. He is so funny and always joking so it's nice'.
, in which he was the top goalscorer with ten goals.
During an international game for Brazil's U17 squad against Paraguay, Piazón started and scored in bizarre fashion. He kicked the ball with such force that it broke through the side netting of the goal post in the process as Brazil went on to lose 2–1. In 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup
, he scored a goal against the Ivory Coast
which resulted in a 3-3 draw.
as the pair possess similar attributes and natural technical finesse. Piazón also notably resembles a young Kaká.
Curitiba
Curitiba is the capital of the Brazilian state of Paraná. It is the largest city with the biggest economy of both Paraná and southern Brazil. The population of Curitiba numbers approximately 1.75 million people and the latest GDP figures for the city surpass US$61 billion according to...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
), commonly known as Lucas Piazón, is a Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Chelsea Academy and the Brazil U17
Brazil national under-17 football team
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team. He is primarily an attacking midfielder, although he has also been deployed in a playmaker role, in the hole just behind the striker or in a more advanced position as a forward or winger. Piazón is considered to be an up-and-coming talent with his potential, technical skill and creativity, drawing comparisons with Real Madrid
Real Madrid
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
player Kaká
Kaká
Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite , commonly known as Kaká , is a Brazilian football attacking midfielder who currently plays for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team. Kaká started his footballing career at the age of eight, when he began playing for a local club...
.
Early life
Piazón was born in CuritibaCuritiba
Curitiba is the capital of the Brazilian state of Paraná. It is the largest city with the biggest economy of both Paraná and southern Brazil. The population of Curitiba numbers approximately 1.75 million people and the latest GDP figures for the city surpass US$61 billion according to...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
and moved to São Paulo
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
at the age of 12.
Youth Career
Piazón joined local club CoritibaCoritiba Foot Ball Club
Coritiba Foot Ball Club, commonly known as Coritiba, is a Brazilian football team from Curitiba, Paraná. It's the state's oldest football team and the best classified in the CBF and FIFA classifications. Coritiba has been champion in Paraná State for 35 times, more times than the sum of all the...
at the age of 7, before joining Atlético Paranaense
Clube Atlético Paranaense
Clube Atlético Paranaense is a Brazilian football team from Curitiba in Paraná, founded on March 26, 1924. The club won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A in 2001.-History:...
. He then joined São Paulo from Atlético Paranaense a year later, showing promise at the age of 14. Having graduated from the same Sao Paolo youth set-up that produced the likes of former Brazil captain Cafu
Cafu
Marcos Evangelista de Moraes , better known as Cafu, is a former Brazilian footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest right-backs ever. He was given this nickname due to his speed up and down the right flank which was reminiscent of Cafuringa, a Brazilian forward from the 1970s...
, playmaker Kaká
Kaká
Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite , commonly known as Kaká , is a Brazilian football attacking midfielder who currently plays for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team. Kaká started his footballing career at the age of eight, when he began playing for a local club...
and former Chelsea defender Juliano Belletti
Juliano Belletti
Juliano Haus Belletti , is a former Brazilian footballer. He was awarded the Silver Ball by Placar for his consistently great performances for Atlético Mineiro during the 1999 Brazilian Série A...
, Piazón consistently caught the eye when playing well for Brazil's young national sides.
Chelsea
Chelsea had to fight off interest from a number of the world's leading clubs in order to secure the services of Piazón, including Italian gaints Juventus, which they beat to his signature. On 15 March 2011, São Paulo announced that Piazón would join the ChelseaChelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
senior team in January 2012 when he became eligible to obtain a work visa and sign a long-term deal, while Chelsea announced 10 days later. However, he could play for the youth side after the 2011 summer transfer window It is reported that Chelsea paid in the region of £5 million to acquire Piazón, which could rise to £10 million depending on several clauses.
Piazón underwent and passed his medical in London in early March 2011. He will be officially available for the Chelsea senior team on 20 January 2012 when he turns 18. In an interview he stated, "[I chose Chelsea because] I like the Premier League. I think my way of playing and my skills are more suited to the Premier League."
Piazón made his competitive debut for the youth team in a 4-2 win against Fulham. Afterwards he said, 'I am able to play in the Youth Cup now,' he added. 'Everybody knows I am here to play, so my main aims for the season are to play as many youth games as possible and hopefully feature in the reserves as well, and I want to win the Youth Cup.' He also stated, 'I am enjoying the company of Ramires, Alex and, of course, David Luiz is my best friend here. He is so funny and always joking so it's nice'.
International record
Piazón has represented Brazil on a under-15 level, aiding his team to second place in the South American Under-15 Football Championship of 2009 in BoliviaBolivia
Bolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America...
, in which he was the top goalscorer with ten goals.
During an international game for Brazil's U17 squad against Paraguay, Piazón started and scored in bizarre fashion. He kicked the ball with such force that it broke through the side netting of the goal post in the process as Brazil went on to lose 2–1. In 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup
2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup
The 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup was the fourteenth tournament of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, and the eleventh played since the change in age limits from under 16s to Under 17s in 1991. It was held in Mexico with games being played amongst various venues between 18 June and 10 July 2011...
, he scored a goal against the Ivory Coast
Côte d'Ivoire national football team
The Côte d'Ivoire National Football Team or Ivory Coast National Football Team, nicknamed Les Éléphants , represents Côte d'Ivoire in international football and is controlled by the Fédération Ivoirienne de Football...
which resulted in a 3-3 draw.
Style of play
A tactical player, he is known for his exceptional dribbling, passing, powerful shooting, free-kick taking, reading of the game, goalscoring ability. People often draw comparisons between Piazón and Brazilian playmaker KakáKaká
Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite , commonly known as Kaká , is a Brazilian football attacking midfielder who currently plays for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team. Kaká started his footballing career at the age of eight, when he began playing for a local club...
as the pair possess similar attributes and natural technical finesse. Piazón also notably resembles a young Kaká.
External links
- Lucas Piazón profile at the Chelsea website
- Soccerway Profile
- Footballzz profile