Luan (footballer, born 1999) explained

Luan
Fullname:Luan Vinícius da Silva Santos
Birth Date:14 May 1999
Birth Place:São Paulo, Brazil
Height:1.75 m
Position:Defensive midfielder
Currentclub:Vitória (on loan from São Paulo)
Clubnumber:8
Youthyears1:2010–2018
Youthclubs1:São Paulo
Years1:2018–
Clubs1:São Paulo
Caps1:132
Goals1:4
Years2:2024–
Clubs2:Vitória (loan)
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2017–2019
Nationalteam1:Brazil U20
Nationalcaps1:12
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:27 September 2023
Nationalteam-Update:17:24, 14 February 2019 (UTC)

Luan Vinícius da Silva Santos (born 14 May 1999), simply known as Luan, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Vitória, on loan from São Paulo.

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 until 2022.[4]

In the 2020/21 season, Luan managed to win ownership with coach Fernando Diniz, and made good matches as defensive midfielder.

On 20 April 2021, Luan scores his first goal in his club career against Sporting Cristal, at the debut of São Paulo by Copa Libertadores 2021.[5]

On 20 May 2021, Luan completed 100 games with the São Paulo FC, playing the final of the Campeonato Paulista against the rival Palmeiras. On 23 May 2021, Luan played the second game of the final and scored the first goal of São Paulo in the game. Later, he would win the trophy.[6]

International career

Luan has been capped by Brazil at under-20 level, captaining the side in a friendly against Chile.[7] On 13 December 2018, he was included in the under-20 squad for the 2019 South American U-20 Championship.[8]

Career statistics

[9]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
São Paulo2018Série A7000000070
2019Série A2301000110350
2020Série A300603030420
2021Série A1702072141403
2022Série A0000000000
Career total770901022811243

Honours

São Paulo

2021

2023

2024

Vitória

2024

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: São Paulo relaciona Luan e Morato para enfrentar o Corinthians . São Paulo links Luan and Morato to face Corinthians . UOL . 2 November 2018 . pt-BR . 20 July 2018.
  2. Web site: Com frango de Cássio, São Paulo domina e faz 3 a 1 no Corinthians . MT Nótica . 2 November 2018 . pt-BR . 23 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190422231117/http://www.mtenoticia.com.br/listaprod.asp?lista=categoria&tipo_id=7&prod_id=50780 . 22 April 2019 . dead .
  3. Web site: 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 . Terra . 2 November 2018 . pt-BR . 29 July 2018.
  4. Web site: São Paulo anuncia a renovação de contrato de Luan até 2022 . São Paulo announces the renewal of Luan's contract until 2022 . Globo Esporte . 2 November 2018 . pt-BR . 23 October 2018.
  5. Web site: São Paulo sobra em estreia na Libertadores e faz 3 a 0 no Sporting Cristal. 2021-06-16. www.uol.com.br. pt-br.
  6. Web site: São Paulo bate Palmeiras no Morumbi, encerra jejum e é campeão do Paulistão. 2021-06-16. www.uol.com.br. pt-br.
  7. Web site: Luan unleashes medalion, and São Paulo regains defensive solidity . Gazeta Esportiva . 2 November 2018 . pt-BR . 29 October 2018.
  8. Web site: Seleção Brasileira Sub-20 convocada para o Sul-Americano 2019. Brazil national under-20 team called up for the 2019 South American Championship. Confederação Brasileira de Futebol. pt-BR. 13 December 2018. 22 January 2019.
  9. Web site: Luan . Soccerway . 2 November 2018.