Lucão (footballer, born 1993)
Lucas Gama Moreira (born 10 July 1993), commonly known as Lucão, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Liga 1 club PSIS Semarang.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Lucas Gama Moreira | ||
| Date of birth | 10 July 1993[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | PSIS Semarang | ||
| Number | 93 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2014 | Bonsucesso | 5 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | Queimados | 14 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Americano | 2 | (0) |
| 2017–2019 | America-RJ | 6 | (0) |
| 2019 | Luverdense | 21 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | São Bernardo | 0 | (0) |
| 2020 | Votuporanguense | 5 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Żejtun Corinthians | 22 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Nadur Youngsters | 21 | (3) |
| 2022–2023 | Persikabo 1973 | 31 | (2) |
| 2023– | PSIS Semarang | 32 | (4) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 April 2024 | |||
Club career edit
Born in Brazil, he joined several local Brazilian clubs, and finally decided to go abroad for the first time to Malta and joined Maltese Challenge League side Żejtun Corinthians in the 2020 season.[2]
Żejtun Corinthians edit
He was signed for Żejtun Corinthians and played in Maltese Challenge League in 2020–2021 season. Lucão made his league debut on 19 September 2020 as a starter in a 2–2 draw over St. Lucia.[3] On 17 October 2020, he picked up his first win with Żejtun Corinthians in his fourth appearances in a 2–3 away win over Birkirkara.[4] He contributed with 22 league appearances, without scoring during his 2020–2021 season.
Nadur Youngsters edit
On 19 August 2021, Gozo Football League First Division club Nadur Youngsters announced a deal for Lucão to join the team on a free transfer.[5] Lucão made his league debut on 3 September 2021 as a starter in a 2–2 draw over Għajnsielem.[6]
On 4 February 2022, Lucão scored his first goal for Nadur in a 0–3 away win over Oratory Youths.[7] Ten days later, Lucão scored the winning goal as Nadur Youngsters win to Victoria Wanderers 1–2, scoring a header following a corner kick by Eder.[8] He added his third goals for the team on 1 April 2022 with one goal against Sannat Lions in a 0–7 away win.[9]
Persikabo 1973 edit
On 6 June 2022, Lucão decided to Asia and signed a contract with Liga 1 club Persikabo 1973.[10] Lucão made his league debut on 25 July 2022 as a starter in a 1–0 win over Persebaya Surabaya.[11] On 7 August 2022, Lucão scored his first league goal for Persikabo 1973, opening the scoring in a 2–0 win against Persis Solo.[12]
Until his 29th appearances, he recorded 60 clean tackles and 141 interceptions.[13] In the last season match at Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium on 15 April 2023, Lucão scored the opening goal for the club in 1–4 away win against Persib Bandung.[14] Ahead of the 2023–24 season, Lucão was linked with a move to Persib Bandung. He recorded 31 appearances or 2,790 minutes of play with two goals and one assist at Persikabo 1973 in the 2022–23 Liga 1.[15]
PSIS Semarang edit
On 15 June 2023, Lucão contracted by PSIS Semarang. Lucão was recruited by PSIS Semarang because he played quite well last season and has been monitored by the PSIS Semarang coaching team.[16] Lucão made his professional debut on 3 July 2023 in a match against Bhayangkara at the Jatidiri Stadium, Semarang.[17]
Honours edit
Club edit
- Nadur Youngsters
- Gozo Football League First Division: 2021–22
References edit
- ^ "Lucão: Profile". worldfootball.net. 16 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "Zejtun Corinthians FC announced their new signing in Brazilian Lucão". Facebook. 5 September 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "Żejtun Corinthians vs. St. Lucia - 19 September 2020 - Soccerway". Soccerway. 19 September 2020. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ "Birkirkara vs. Żejtun Corinthians - 17 October 2020 - Soccerway". Soccerway. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ "Welcome to Nadur, Lucas Moreira". Instagram. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- ^ "Nadur, Ghajnsielem share spoils as Gozitan First Division gets underway". www.maltafootball.com. 3 September 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- ^ "Nadur make it eleven wins in a row". gozofa.com. 4 February 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ "Nadur leave it late to make it twelve wins in a row". gozofa.com. 14 February 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ "Nadur registered another win with a large score". gozofa.com. 1 April 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ "Lucao Gantikan Shumeyko di Persikabo". www.detik.com (in Indonesian). 8 June 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
- ^ "Persikabo 1973 vs. Persebaya Surabaya - 25 July 2022 - Soccerway". Soccerway. 25 July 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
- ^ "Biodata Lucas Gama Moreira Bek Persikabo yang Cetak Gol Lawan Persis, BRI Liga 1: Agama, Umur, Istri, IG". www.jatimnetwork.com (in Indonesian). 7 August 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
- ^ "4 Pemain Asing yang Tampil Gacor Ini Sempat Diremehkan di Liga 1, Nomor 1 Antar PSM Makassar Segel Juara!". www.skanaa.com (in Indonesian). 6 April 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ "Dibantai Persikabo 1973, Persib Bandung Tutup Musim Dengan Mengecewakan". www.goal.com (in Indonesian). 16 April 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ "Rumor Persib: 3 Pemain Laskar Padjajaran yang Dilirik Maung Bandung". www.detik.com (in Indonesian). 26 April 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ stafadmin (2023-06-15). "Lucas Gama Lengkapi Slot Terakhir Pemain Asing PSIS". PSIS Semarang (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-06-15.
- ^ "PSIS Semarang vs. Bhayangkara - 3 July 2023 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
External links edit
- Lucão at Soccerway