Lucas Rodrigues Moura da Silva
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Lucas Rodrigues Moura da Silva known as Lucas (born August 13, 1992 in São Paulo
), is a Brazil
ian football attacking midfielder
. He currently plays for São Paulo and Brazilian national team
. Lucas is in the list of FIFA's players to watch in 2011. He started his professional career under the nickname "Marcelinho", which he earned by playing for a Marcelinho Carioca
team on junior level. However, he decided to be called by his name after his family appeal.
, the game ended a 2-3 win for São Paulo.
In the 2011 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
, Lucas scored 8 goals tied with Dagoberto as Top scorer for São Paulo.
The 19-year-old Brazilian midfielder is widely regarded as one of the hottest prospects in South America, and has been attracting attention from big clubs such as Chelsea
, Inter Milan
and Liverpool
. Other top clubs, such as Manchester United, AC Milan and Real Madrid
have also been reported to have an interest in the young Brazilian.
international side. In February 2011, Lucas was involved for Brazil in the Under-20 South American Championships where he scored a hat-trick in a 6-0 victory over Uruguay
. Lucas made his international debut for Brazil national football team
in friendly match against Scotland on 27 March 2011. Recently, Lucas was called for the Brazilian team, in two friendlies against Netherlands
and Romania
. He was named in Mano Menezes 23 man 2011 Copa America squad. On the 28th of September, 2011, Lucas scored his first goal for the Brazilian team against Argentina.
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...
), 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 football attacking midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
. He currently plays for São Paulo and Brazilian national team
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
. Lucas is in the list of FIFA's players to watch in 2011. He started his professional career under the nickname "Marcelinho", which he earned by playing for a Marcelinho Carioca
Marcelinho Carioca
Marcelinho is a former Brazilian soccer player. An attacking midfielder, he is noted for his free kick abilities, earning the nickname "Pé-de-Anjo" ....
team on junior level. However, he decided to be called by his name after his family appeal.
São Paulo FC
On 5 September 2010, Lucas scored his first goal for São Paulo against Atlético MineiroClube Atlético Mineiro
Clube Atlético Mineiro , are a Brazilian football club based in Belo Horizonte, the oldest in the city. Founded in 1908, they play in the Campeonato Mineiro and Campeonato Brasileiro Série A or Brasileirão. Atlético Mineiro have been Brazilian champions once, state winners a record 40 times and...
, the game ended a 2-3 win for São Paulo.
In the 2011 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
2011 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
The 2011 Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A is the 41st season of the Série A, the top-level of professional football in Brazil. It began on May 21 and is scheduled to end on December 4...
, Lucas scored 8 goals tied with Dagoberto as Top scorer for São Paulo.
The 19-year-old Brazilian midfielder is widely regarded as one of the hottest prospects in South America, and has been attracting attention from big clubs such as Chelsea
Chelsea 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...
, Inter Milan
F.C. Internazionale Milano
Football Club Internazionale Milano, often referred to as Internazionale or simply Inter, is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Italy. Outside Italy, the club is often called Inter Milan. They are the reigning FIFA Club World champions and Coppa Italia holders.Inter have always...
and Liverpool
Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
. Other top clubs, such as Manchester United, AC Milan and 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...
have also been reported to have an interest in the young Brazilian.
Club
As of 27 November 2011| Club | Season | League | Cup1 | League Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | ||
| São Paulo | 2010 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 4 | 4 |
| 2011 2011 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A The 2011 Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A is the 41st season of the Série A, the top-level of professional football in Brazil. It began on May 21 and is scheduled to end on December 4... |
28 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 12 | 8 | |
| Total | 53 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 68 | 16 | 12 | |
- 1Including the Campeonato PaulistaCampeonato PaulistaThe Campeonato Paulista de Futebol Profissional da Primeira Divisão - Série A1, simply known as the Campeonato Paulista, is the top-flight professional football league in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The league is contested between 20 clubs and typically lasts from January to April...
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International
As of 12 October 2011| National team | Club | Year | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil Brazil national football team The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the... |
São Paulo | 2011 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 1 | 0 | ||
International career
Lucas is a frequent member of Brazil's Under-20Brazil national under-20 football team
Brazil national under-20 football team, also known as Brazil Sub-20 or Seleção, is considered to be the feeder team for the Brazil national football team.-Competitive record:...
international side. In February 2011, Lucas was involved for Brazil in the Under-20 South American Championships where he scored a hat-trick in a 6-0 victory over Uruguay
Uruguay national under-20 football team
Uruguay national under-20 football team represents Uruguay in international football competitions such as FIFA U-20 World Cup and the South American Youth Championship.-FIFA U-20 World Cup:Iturbe | goals2 = Polenta...
. Lucas made his international debut for Brazil national football team
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
in friendly match against Scotland on 27 March 2011. Recently, Lucas was called for the Brazilian team, in two friendlies against Netherlands
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
and Romania
Romania national football team
The Romania national football team is the national football team of Romania and is controlled by the Romanian Football Federation.Romania is one of only four national teams, the other three being Brazil, France, and Belgium, that took part in the first three World Cups.However, after that...
. He was named in Mano Menezes 23 man 2011 Copa America squad. On the 28th of September, 2011, Lucas scored his first goal for the Brazilian team against Argentina.
Under–20
Brazil's goal tally first| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 31 January 2011 | Estadio Monumental Virgen de Chapi, Arequipa Arequipa Arequipa is the capital city of the Arequipa Region in southern Peru. With a population of 836,859 it is the second most populous city of the country... , Peru Peru Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean.... |
3–1 | 5-1 | 2011 South American Youth Championship South American Youth Championship The South American Youth Championship, also known as U-20 South American Championship and Juventud de América is a South American football tournament organized by the CONMEBOL , for South American national teams of men under age 20.-History:The first South American Youth Championship was hosted by... |
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| 2. | 12 February 2011 | Estadio Monumental Virgen de Chapi, Arequipa Arequipa Arequipa is the capital city of the Arequipa Region in southern Peru. With a population of 836,859 it is the second most populous city of the country... , Peru Peru Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean.... |
1–0 | 6-0 | 2011 South American Youth Championship South American Youth Championship The South American Youth Championship, also known as U-20 South American Championship and Juventud de América is a South American football tournament organized by the CONMEBOL , for South American national teams of men under age 20.-History:The first South American Youth Championship was hosted by... |
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| 3. | 12 February 2011 | Estadio Monumental Virgen de Chapi, Arequipa Arequipa Arequipa is the capital city of the Arequipa Region in southern Peru. With a population of 836,859 it is the second most populous city of the country... , Peru Peru Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean.... |
2–0 | 6-0 | 2011 South American Youth Championship South American Youth Championship The South American Youth Championship, also known as U-20 South American Championship and Juventud de América is a South American football tournament organized by the CONMEBOL , for South American national teams of men under age 20.-History:The first South American Youth Championship was hosted by... |
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| 4. | 12 February 2011 | Estadio Monumental Virgen de Chapi, Arequipa Arequipa Arequipa is the capital city of the Arequipa Region in southern Peru. With a population of 836,859 it is the second most populous city of the country... , Peru Peru Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean.... |
6–0 | 6-0 | 2011 South American Youth Championship South American Youth Championship The South American Youth Championship, also known as U-20 South American Championship and Juventud de América is a South American football tournament organized by the CONMEBOL , for South American national teams of men under age 20.-History:The first South American Youth Championship was hosted by... |
Senior team
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 28 September 2011 | Estádio Olímpico do Pará, Belém Belém Belém is a Brazilian city, the capital and largest city of state of Pará, in the country's north region. It is the entrance gate to the Amazon with a busy port, airport and bus/coach station... , 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... |
1–0 | 2-0 | Superclásico de las Américas 2011 Superclásico de las Américas The 2011 Superclásico de las Américas – Copa Doctor Nicolás Leoz is the first edition of the Superclásico de las Américas, an annual football match-up between the national teams of Argentina and Brazil.-First leg:-Second leg:... |
National Team
- 2011 South American Youth Championship2011 South American Youth ChampionshipThe 2011 South American Youth Championship was a football competition for U-20 national teams in the South America . The tournament was held in Peru from 16 January to 12 February....
- 2011 Superclásico de las Américas2011 Superclásico de las AméricasThe 2011 Superclásico de las Américas – Copa Doctor Nicolás Leoz is the first edition of the Superclásico de las Américas, an annual football match-up between the national teams of Argentina and Brazil.-First leg:-Second leg:...
Individual
- Revelation to Campeonato Paulista: 2011
- Best midfielder to Campeonato Paulista (Mesa Redonda): 2011
- Best midfielder to Campeonato Paulista (Diário de São Paulo): 2011
- Best midfielder to 2011 South American Youth Championship2011 South American Youth ChampionshipThe 2011 South American Youth Championship was a football competition for U-20 national teams in the South America . The tournament was held in Peru from 16 January to 12 February....
: 20112011 South American Youth ChampionshipThe 2011 South American Youth Championship was a football competition for U-20 national teams in the South America . The tournament was held in Peru from 16 January to 12 February.... - Best player in finals to 2011 South American Youth Championship2011 South American Youth ChampionshipThe 2011 South American Youth Championship was a football competition for U-20 national teams in the South America . The tournament was held in Peru from 16 January to 12 February....
: 20112011 South American Youth ChampionshipThe 2011 South American Youth Championship was a football competition for U-20 national teams in the South America . The tournament was held in Peru from 16 January to 12 February.... - Revelation to Campeonato BrasileiroCampeonato Brasileiro Série AThe Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...
: 20102010 Campeonato Brasileiro Série AThe 2010 Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A was the 40th season of the Série A, the top-level of professional football in Brazil. It began on May 8 and ended on December 5. Flamengo came as the defending champion having won the 2009 season.-Format:...
External links
- Profile at São Paulo's website
- Featured in Brazil: the talent factory 2010
- Player Profile The Elastico Next Wave
- Official Website