Lucas Fernandes (footballer, born 1997)

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

Not to be confused with Lucas Fernandes (footballer, born 1994).
Lucas Fernandes
Personal information
Full name Lucas Fernandes da Silva
Date of birth (1997-09-20) 20 September 1997
Place of birth São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in)
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Portimonense
Number 29
Youth career
2011–2016 São Paulo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2019 São Paulo 53 (2)
2018–2019 → Portimonense (loan) 29 (1)
2019– Portimonense 18 (1)
National team
2019– Brazil U23 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14 April 2020

Club career

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
São Paulo

References
  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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