| Luciano Martins | |
| Full Name: | Luciano Luís Turconi Martins |
| Birth Date: | 3 March 1963 |
| Birth Place: | Brazil |
| Position: | Striker |
| Years1: | 1985–1986 |
| Clubs1: | Reipas Lahti |
| Years2: | 1986–1987 |
| Clubs2: | Portimonense |
| Caps2: | 21 |
| Goals2: | 7 |
| Years3: | 1987–1988 |
| Clubs3: | FC 08 Homburg |
| Caps3: | 19 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Years4: | 1988–1991 |
| Clubs4: | Portimonense |
| Caps4: | 67 |
| Goals4: | 10 |
| Years5: | 1991–1992 |
| Clubs5: | Rio Ave |
| Caps5: | 22 |
| Goals5: | 3 |
| Years6: | 1992 |
| Clubs6: | Ilves |
| Caps6: | 20 |
| Goals6: | 5 |
| Years7: | 1994–1996 |
| Clubs7: | FC Kuusysi |
| Caps7: | 36+ |
| Goals7: | 12+ |
| Years8: | 1997–1999 |
| Clubs8: | FC Lahti |
| Years9: | 1999–2001 |
| Clubs9: | FC Hämeenlinna |
| Years10: | 2002 |
| Clubs10: | TP-Lahti |
Luciano Luís Turconi Martins (born 3 March 1963) is a Brazilian former footballer who last played as a striker for TP-Lahti.
Martins grew up in Porto Alegre, Brazil.[1]
In 1986, Martins signed for Portuguese side Portimonense, where he was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[2] In 1987, he signed for German Bundesliga side FC 08 Homburg, where he helped the club achieve a 3-2 league win over German side FC Bayern on 22 August 1987, which he has regarded as one of the highlights of his playing career.[3] In 1994, he signed for Finnish side FC Kuusysi, where he worked as a translator for the club's other Brazilian players.[4] In 1997, he signed for Finnish second tier[5] side FC Lahti, helping the club earn promotion to the Finnish top flight. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[6]
After retiring from professional football, Martins worked as assistant manager of Finnish side FC Lahti.[7]
After retiring from professional football, Martins worked as the owner of Finland-based Italian restaurant Mamma Mia.[8]
Martins is a Finnish citizen, is Brazilian of Italian and Portuguese descent, and has a daughter.[9] He can speak German, English, and Portuguese.[3]