Lucas Silva (footballer, born 1993) explained

Lucas Silva
Fullname:Lucas Silva Borges
Birth Date:16 February 1993
Birth Place:Bom Jesus de Goiás, Brazil
Height:1.82 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Cruzeiro
Clubnumber:16
Youthyears1:2005–2007
Youthclubs1:AE Ovel
Youthyears2:2007–2012
Youthclubs2:Cruzeiro
Years1:2012–2015
Clubs1:Cruzeiro
Caps1:69
Goals1:3
Years2:2012
Clubs2:→ Nacional-MG (loan)
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:2015–2019
Clubs3:Real Madrid
Caps3:8
Goals3:0
Years4:2015–2016
Clubs4:→ Marseille (loan)
Caps4:22
Goals4:0
Years5:2017–2019
Clubs5:→ Cruzeiro (loan)
Caps5:65
Goals5:0
Years6:2020–2023
Clubs6:Grêmio
Caps6:83
Goals6:3
Years7:2023–
Clubs7:Cruzeiro
Caps7:25
Goals7:1
Nationalyears1:2012
Nationalteam1:Brazil U20
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2014
Nationalteam2:Brazil U23
Nationalcaps2:7
Nationalgoals2:1
Club-Update:22:04, 30 May 2024 (UTC)

Lucas Silva Borges (pronounced as /pt-BR/; born 16 February 1993) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Cruzeiro.

Club career

Cruzeiro

Born in Bom Jesus de Goiás, Goiás, Silva joined Cruzeiro's youth setup in 2007, aged 14, after starting out at lowly locals AE Ovel.[1] He was nearly released by the club in his first year as a youth, but later stood out and progressed through the youth levels.[2]

In 2012 Silva was loaned to Nacional de Nova Serrana until the end of the year's Campeonato Mineiro. He made his senior debut on 10 March, starting in a 2–4 away loss against Atlético Mineiro.[3] It was the only appearance Silva made for the club before returning to Cruzeiro.

On 26 April 2012, after returning from loan, Silva was promoted to the main squad by manager Vágner Mancini.[1] He made his first team – and Série A – debut on 18 July, coming on as a second half substitute for Tinga in a 2–0 away win against Portuguesa.[4] He was predominantly used as backup throughout the season and appeared in only eight matches during what was his first professional year at Raposa.

The arrival of new manager Marcelo Oliveira in 2013 saw an increase in game time at Cruzeiro for Silva.[5] He scored his first professional goals on 1 September, netting a brace in a 5–3 home win against Vasco da Gama,[6] and appeared in 23 matches during the campaign as his side were crowned champions. The following season Silva was an ever-present figure in Cruzeiro's midfield as the club were again crowned Série A champions. At the conclusion of the season, Silva was elected the tournament's best defensive midfielder.[7]

Real Madrid

On 22 January 2015, Spanish La Liga side Real Madrid agreed an undisclosed fee for Silva,[8] rumoured to be €14 million (£9.7 million).[9] [10] He was officially announced by the club in the following day, and signed a -year contract.[11] Silva made his debut for the Merengues on 14 February 2015, coming on as a second-half substitute for Asier Illarramendi in a 2–0 home win against Deportivo de La Coruña.[12]

On 3 September 2019, Real Madrid and Silva terminated the contract by mutual consent.[13]

Loan to Marseille

On 26 August 2015, it was announced that Marseille had signed Silva on loan for the 2015–16 season.[14] [15] He made his debut on 13 September, playing the full 90 minutes as Marseille beat Bastia 4–1 in Ligue 1.[16] During the January transfer market, Silva was asked by chairman Vincent Labrune to terminate his loan at Marseille and join Anderlecht instead. He refused the request and was subsequently dropped and excluded from the UEFA Europa League squad for the remainder of the season.[17]

Return to Cruzeiro (loan)

Lucas Silva returned to Cruzeiro on 31 January 2017, signing a loan deal until 30 June 2018.[18] On 3 July 2018, it was announced that he would return on loan for one more season.[19]

Grêmio

Four months after leaving Real Madrid for free, Lucas Silva signed a contract with Brazilian club Grêmio on January 2, 2020, with an expiration date of December 2023.[20] After the contract's expiration, he left the club.

Return to Cruzeiro (third spell)

On July 17, 2023 On a free transfer, he went back to his childhood club, Cruzeiro.[21]

International career

On 30 October 2012, Silva was called up to Brazil under-20s, for friendlies against Paraguay.[22] He was also called up to the under-21s for 2014 Toulon Tournament,[23] appearing in four matches and scoring once during the competition.

Career statistics

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Club!rowspan="2"
SeasonLeagueState LeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Cruzeiro2012Série A8000———80
20132322030——282
2014271904080—481
Total5831107080—843
Nacional-MG (loan)2012Mineiro—10———10
Real Madrid2014–15La Liga80—0010—90
Marseille (loan)2015–16Ligue 1220—306020330
Cruzeiro (loan)2017Série A140917000—301
2018230601081—381
2019301000010—140
Total4002508091—822
Grêmio2020Série A3211406060—581
20212521016070—483
2022Série B22010110——331
2023Série A405020——110
Total833392150130—1505
Cruzeiro2023Série A2000000——200
2024511101031—202
Total2511101031—402
Career total23678733404022039912

Honours

Club

Cruzeiro

2013, 2014

2017, 2018

2014, 2018, 2019

Grêmio

2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

2021, 2022, 2023

International

Brazil U21

2014

Individual

2014

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Finelli. Diogo (26 April 2012). Volante Lucas Silva passa a integrar o elenco profissional do Cruzeiro. Defensive midfielder Lucas Silva becomes a part of Cruzeiro's main squad. Cruzeiro. pt. 23 January 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150123152340/http://www.cruzeiro.com.br/index.php?section=conteudo&id=657. 23 January 2015. dead.
  2. Web site: Alliatti. Alexandre (21 November 2014). Lucas Silva, a "criança" do líder, supera dispensa e trote para crescer campeão. Lucas Silva, the leader's "kid", overcomes release and hazing to grow as a champion. Globo Esporte. pt. 23 January 2015. 14 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230414225204/https://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/cruzeiro/noticia/2014/11/lucas-silva-crianca-do-lider-supera-dispensa-e-trote-para-crescer-campeao.html. live.
  3. Web site: Astoni. Marco Antônio (10 March 2012). Atlético-MG bate o Nacional-MG, de virada, por 4 a 2, e mantém liderança. Atlético-MG defeats Nacional-MG, with a comeback, by 4–2, and maintains leadership. Globo Esporte. pt. 23 January 2015. 16 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416145348/https://globoesporte.globo.com/jogo/mineiro-2012/10-03-2012/atletico-mg-nacional-mg.html. live.
  4. Web site: Astoni. Marco Antônio (18 July 2012). Em jogo ruim, Cruzeiro aproveita as chances e derrota a Portuguesa. In a poor match, Cruzeiro takes their chances and defeats Portuguesa. Globo Esporte. pt. 23 January 2015. 23 January 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150123151027/http://globoesporte.globo.com/jogo/brasileirao2012/18-07-2012/portuguesa-cruzeiro.html. live.
  5. Web site: Em grande fase, Lucas Silva exalta trabalho de Marcelo Oliveira: "Devo muito a ele". In a great form, Lucas Silva praises work of Marcelo Oliveira: "I owe much to him". Superesportes. pt. 11 November 2013. 23 January 2015. 14 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230414225152/https://www.mg.superesportes.com.br/app/noticias/futebol/cruzeiro/2013/11/11/noticia_cruzeiro,268282/em-grande-fase-lucas-silva-exalta-trabalho-de-marcelo-oliveira-devo-muito-a-ele.shtml. live.
  6. Web site: Em noite de coadjuvantes, Cruzeiro bate Vasco e abre vantagem na ponta. In coadjuvants night, Cruzeiro defeats Vasco and extends advantage up front. Globo Esporte. pt. 1 September 2013. 23 January 2015. 23 January 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150123151239/http://globoesporte.globo.com/jogo/brasileirao2013/01-09-2013/cruzeiro-vasco.html. live.
  7. Web site: Melhor volante, Lucas Silva revela surpresa com o interesse do Real. Best defensive midfielder, Lucas Silva reveals surprise with Real's interest. SporTV. pt. 8 December 2014. 23 January 2015. 23 January 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150123160843/http://sportv.globo.com/site/programas/bem-amigos/noticia/2014/12/melhor-volante-lucas-silva-revela-surpresa-com-o-interesse-do-real.html. live.
  8. Web site: Cruzeiro acerta venda do volante Lucas Silva para o Real Madrid. Cruzeiro completes sale of defensive midfielder Lucas Silva to Real Madrid. Globo Esporte. pt. 22 January 2015. 23 January 2015. 16 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416021350/https://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/cruzeiro/noticia/2015/01/cruzeiro-acerta-venda-do-volante-lucas-silva-para-o-real-madrid.html. live.
  9. Web site: Lucas Silva ya es del Madrid por 14 millones. Lucas Silva already is a Madrid player for 14 million. Marca. es. 23 January 2015. 23 January 2015. 16 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416150317/https://www.marca.com/2015/01/23/futbol/equipos/real_madrid/1421971726.html. live.
  10. News: Lucas Silva: Real Madrid sign Brazil Under-21 midfielder. 26 January 2015. BBC Sport. 26 January 2015. 26 January 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150126084549/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30962528. live.
  11. Web site: Official Announcement: Lucas Silva. Real Madrid's official website. 23 January 2015. 23 January 2015. 6 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230406031437/https://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2015/01/official-announcement-lucas-silva. live.
  12. Web site: 2–0: A win, attention now turns to the Champions League. Real Madrid's official website. 14 February 2015. 14 February 2015. 17 February 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150217013020/http://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2015/02/2-0-a-win-attention-now-turns-to-the-champions-league. live.
  13. News: Lucas Silva y el Madrid rescinden el contrato de mutuo acuerdo. 3 September 2019. 3 September 2019. AS. Spanish. 3 September 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190903144931/https://as.com/futbol/2019/09/03/primera/1567505823_200512.html. live.
  14. News: Official Announcement: Lucas Silva. Real Madrid C.F.. 27 August 2015. 27 August 2015. 29 August 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150829195209/http://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2015/08/official-announcement-lucas-silva. live.
  15. News: Lucas Silva est Olympien. OM. 27 August 2015. 27 August 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20180712083927/https://www.om.net/actualites/189123/lucas-silva-est-olympien. 12 July 2018. dead.
  16. Web site: Scott. A (13 September 2015). Marseille Win Big at Home Again. Ligue 1. 9 February 2016. 25 September 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150925024504/http://www.ligue1.com/ligue1/article/marseille-win-big-at-home-once-again.htm. live.
  17. Web site: Lucas Silva, apartado del Olympique de Marsella. Sport. 9 February 2016. 8 February 2016. spanish. 12 February 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160212001951/http://www.sport.es/es/noticias/francia/lucas-silva-apartado-del-olympique-marsella-4880493. live.
  18. Web site: Official Announcement. Real Madrid C.F.. 31 January 2017. 31 January 2017. 2 February 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170202101039/http://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2017/01/official-announcement-3. live.
  19. Web site: Lucas Silva agradece apoio da torcida, o esforço da diretoria, e celebra permanência. cruzeiro.com.br. 4 July 2018. 4 July 2018. 10 July 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180710132032/https://www.cruzeiro.com.br/index.php?section=conteudo&id=14985. dead.
  20. Web site: Lucas Silva signs for Gremio four months after Real Madrid departure. 2 January 2020. 5 September 2023. 5 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230905070729/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/lucas-silva-gremio-real-madrid-la-liga/article30458567.ece. live.
  21. Web site: Cruzeiro anuncia a contratação do volante Lucas Silva. Cruzeiro announces the signing of midfielder Lucas Silva. pt. 17 July 2023. 5 September 2023. 31 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230731135906/https://ge.globo.com/futebol/times/cruzeiro/noticia/2023/07/10/cruzeiro-anuncia-lucas-silva.ghtml. live.
  22. Web site: Lucas Silva é convocado para defender a Seleção Brasileira sub-20 em amistosos. Lucas Silva is called up to play for Brazil under-20's in friendlies. Superesportes. pt. 30 October 2012. 23 January 2015. 16 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416150844/https://www.superesportes.com.br/app/1,10/2012/10/30/noticia_cruzeiro,233103/lucas-silva-e-convocado-para-defender-a-selecao-brasileira-sub-20-em-amistosos.shtml. live.
  23. Web site: Cruzeiro tem três na lista da seleção sub-21: Wallace, Lucas Silva e Alisson. Cruzeiro has three in seleção under-21s list: Wallace, Lucas Silva and Alisson. Globo Esporte. pt. 9 May 2014. 23 January 2015. 16 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416072731/https://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/cruzeiro/noticia/2014/05/cruzeiro-tem-tres-na-lista-da-selecao-sub-21-wallace-lucas-silva-e-alisson.html. live.

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