Duk (footballer) explained

Duk
Fullname:Luís Henriques de Barros Lopes
Birth Date:16 February 2000
Birth Place:Lisbon, Portugal
Height:1.65 m
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Aberdeen
Clubnumber:11
Youthyears1:2009–2010
Youthclubs1:Montelavarenses
Youthyears2:2010–2011
Youthclubs2:Sporting CP
Youthyears3:2011–2014
Youthclubs3:Montelavarenses
Youthyears4:2014–2015
Youthclubs4:Oeiras
Youthyears5:2015–2017
Youthclubs5:Belenenses
Youthyears6:2017–2020
Youthclubs6:Benfica
Years1:2020–2022
Clubs1:Benfica B
Caps1:42
Goals1:11
Years2:2022–
Clubs2:Aberdeen
Caps2:78
Goals2:20
Nationalyears1:2018
Nationalteam1:Portugal U18
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:2
Nationalyears2:2018
Nationalteam2:Portugal U19
Nationalcaps2:7
Nationalgoals2:2
Nationalyears3:2022–
Nationalteam3:Cape Verde
Nationalcaps3:5
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:16:09, 29 November 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:24 November 2023 (UTC)

Luís Henriques de Barros Lopes[1] (born 16 February 2000), commonly known as Duk, is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for side Aberdeen. Born in Portugal, he represents Cape Verde at international level.

Career

Duk began his career at Montelavarenses, playing 42 games for the B side across 2 seasons, scoring 11 goals. In July 2022, Duk signed for Aberdeen on a three-year deal from Benfica for an undisclosed fee.[2]

In March 2023 he was named Cinch Premiership player of the month.[3]

Internationally, Duk has represented Portugal at Under-18 and U19 level, but made his international debut for Cape Verde in 2022.

Controversies

Prior to the 2024–25 season, Duk failed to report back to the club for pre-season training. The club subsequently confirmed that Duk was absent without leave and would be proceeding with disciplinary measures against the player.[4]

On 7 September 2024, Aberdeen confirmed that Duk had rejoined first team training. He stated: “I would like to sincerely apologise to everyone associated with Aberdeen for my absence over the last period. I deeply regret being away. I am grateful to the Club, the manager, my teammates and supporters for giving me a chance. I will work hard every day to try and help the team".

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Benfica B2019–20Liga Portugal 21010
2020–21Liga Portugal 2213213
2021–22Liga Portugal 2208208
Total42114211
Aberdeen2022–23Scottish Premiership371610524318
2023–24Scottish Premiership344403083497
2024–25Scottish Premiership70001080
Total782050928310025
Career total1203150928314236

International

[5]

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Cape Verde202220
202330
Total50

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archived copy . 2021-08-02 . 2021-07-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210701223607/https://web3.cmvm.pt/sdi/emitentes/docs/fsd1160111.pdf . dead .
  2. Web site: Luis 'Duk' Lopes. 18 August 2022. Aberdeen Football Club. 21 December 2022.
  3. Web site: Duk voted Player of the Month SPFL . 2023-04-09 . spfl.co.uk.
  4. Web site: Aberdeen take disciplinary action as Duk goes AWOL BBC . 2024-07-12 . bbc.co.uk.
  5. Web site: Duk. Nationall Football Team. 14 June 2022.