Luca Meirelles Explained
| Luca Meirelles |
| Fullname: | Luca Oliveira Meirelles |
| Birth Date: | 15 March 2007 |
| Birth Place: | Goiânia, Brazil |
| Height: | 1.85m |
| Position: | Forward |
| Currentclub: | Santos |
| Clubnumber: | 43 |
| Youthyears1: | 2018– |
| Youthclubs1: | Santos |
| Years1: | 2024– |
| Clubs1: | Santos |
| Caps1: | 2 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | 21:50, 26 November 2024 (UTC) |
Luca Oliveira Meirelles (born 15 March 2007), known as Luca Meirelles, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Santos.
Club career
Born in Goiânia, Goiás, Luca Meirelles joined Santos' youth setup in 2018, aged ten, after playing in a football school in his hometown.[1] He signed his first professional contract with the club on 20 July 2023, after agreeing to a three-year deal.[2]
On 12 November 2024, Luca Meirelles renewed his link with Peixe until December 2029,[3] and was promoted to the main squad two days later.[4] He made his professional debut on 17 November, coming on as a late substitute for Giuliano in a 2–0 home loss to CRB, as the club was already champions.[5]
International career
In June 2024, Luca Meirelles was called up to the Brazil national under-17 team.[6]
Honours
Santos
2024
2024
Notes and References
- Web site: Em alta, Luca Meirelles recebe sondagens da Europa e treina com o profissional do Santos. On a high, Luca Meirelles is a target from Europe and trains with the first team of Santos. Diário do Peixe. pt-BR. 3 September 2024. 18 November 2024.
- Web site: Luca Meirelles assina primeiro contrato profissional com o Santos FC. Luca Meirelles signs first professional contact with Santos FC. Santos FC. pt-BR. 20 July 2023. 18 November 2024.
- Web site: Santos renova com Luca Meirelles, nova joia das categorias de base, até 2029. Santos renew with Luca Meirelles, new pearl from the youth setup, until 2029. ge. pt-BR. 12 November 2024. 18 November 2024.
- Web site: Luca Meirelles é promovido ao elenco principal do Santos. Luca Meirelles is promoted to the first team of Santos. ge. pt-BR. 14 November 2024. 18 November 2024.
- Web site: CRB frustra festa do título e vence o Santos por 2 a 0 na Vila. CRB frustrate title party and beat Santos 2–0 at the Vila. Lance!. pt-BR. 17 November 2024. 18 November 2024.
- Web site: De raízes pilarense, jovem Luca Meirelles é convocado pela Seleção Brasileira Sub-17. With pilarense roots, youngster Luca Meirelles is called up by the Brazil national under-17 team. Itapaci Urgente. pt-BR. 21 June 2024. 18 November 2024.
