Luan Santos (footballer, born 1999)
Luan Vinícius da Silva Santos (born 14 May 1999) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for São Paulo FC as a defensive midfielder.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Luan Vinícius da Silva Santos | ||
Date of birth | 14 May 1999 | ||
Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | São Paulo | ||
Number | 13 | ||
Youth career | |||
2010–2018 | São Paulo | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018– | São Paulo | 7 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
2017– | Brazil U20 | 12 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 08:54, 5 November 2018 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 17:24, 14 February 2019 (UTC) |
Club career
Born in São Paulo, Luan joined the youth academy of São Paulo FC in 2010. On 20 July 2018, he was called to the senior team by manager Diego Aguirre as a replacement for the injured Jucilei.[1] Two days later, he made his first team debut, coming on as a substitute for Edimar Fraga in a 3–1 victory over Corinthians.[2]
On 29 July, Luan started for the first time (due to the suspension of Hudson) in a 2–0 win against Cruzeiro.[3] On 23 October, he extended his contract till 2022.[4]
International career
Luan has been capped by Brazil at under-20 level, captaining the side in a friendly against Chile.[5] On 13 December 2018, he was included in the under-20 squad for the 2019 South American U-20 Championship.[6]
Career statistics
- As of match played 4 November 2018
Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
São Paulo | 2018[7] | Série A | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Career total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
References
- "São Paulo relaciona Luan e Morato para enfrentar o Corinthians" [São Paulo links Luan and Morato to face Corinthians] (in Portuguese). UOL. 20 July 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- "Com frango de Cássio, São Paulo domina e faz 3 a 1 no Corinthians" (in Portuguese). MT Nótica. 23 July 2018. Archived from the original on 22 April 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- "Diego Souza enaltece Reinaldo, Luan e qualidade do elenco do São Paulo" [Diego Souza praises Reinaldo, Luan and quality of the cast of São Paulo] (in Portuguese). Terra. 29 July 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- "São Paulo anuncia a renovação de contrato de Luan até 2022" [São Paulo announces the renewal of Luan's contract until 2022] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 23 October 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- "Luan unleashes medalion, and São Paulo regains defensive solidity" (in Portuguese). Gazeta Esportiva. 29 October 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- "Seleção Brasileira Sub-20 convocada para o Sul-Americano 2019" [Brazil national under-20 team called up for the 2019 South American Championship] (in Portuguese). Confederação Brasileira de Futebol. 13 December 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
- "Luan". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
External links
- Luan at São Paulo FC website