Luiz Henrique (footballer, born 2001) explained

Luiz Henrique
Full Name:Luiz Henrique André Rosa da Silva
Birth Date:2 January 2001
Birth Place:Petrópolis, Brazil
Height:1.82 m
Position:Left winger
Currentclub:Botafogo
Clubnumber:99
Youthyears1:2010–2020
Youthclubs1:Fluminense
Years1:2020–2022
Clubs1:Fluminense
Caps1:89
Goals1:10
Years2:2022–2024
Clubs2:Real Betis
Caps2:47
Goals2:1
Years3:2024–
Clubs3:Botafogo
Caps3:9
Goals3:2

Luiz Henrique André Rosa da Silva (born 2 January 2001) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Botafogo.

Club career

Fluminense

Born in Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Henrique joined Fluminense's youth setup in 2010, aged 9.[1] He made his first team – and Série A – debut on 12 August 2020, coming on as a second-half substitute for Nenê in a 1–1 home draw against Palmeiras.[2]

On 7 September 2020, Luiz Henrique renewed his contract until September 2025.[3] He scored his first professional goal on 17 October, netting the opener in a 2–2 home draw against Ceará.

Betis

In summer 2022 Luiz Henrique moved to La Liga Real Betis having agreed a contract until 2028.[4]

Botafogo

On January 31, 2024, John Textor, owner of Eagle Football and majority shareholder of Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas, announces the signing of Luiz Henrique, after a media repercussion of the then current biggest signing in Brazilian football, worth 106.6 millions of reais. The athlete will play for one season wearing the Botafogo shirt.[5]

At the State Championship, against Volta Redonda, in the second game for Botafogo, Luiz Henrique felt his calf and left the field in the 32nd minute of the second half.[6] The injury was confirmed by Botafogo on February 16, in an official statement.[7]

Luiz Henrique only returned to play for Botafogo on March 31, in the 2-0 victory over Boavista, in the second game of the Rio Cup final. The striker played for the opening 45 minutes.[8]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueState leagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Fluminense2020Série A2620020282
2021Série A3366061100557
2022Série A14210031102374
Total731016011220212014
Betis2022–23La Liga301207210403
Career total103111601322741016017

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cria de Xerém, Luiz Henrique encanta Odair no Fluminense e "fura fila" em início no profissional. Xérem-made, Luiz Henrique charms Odair at Fluminense and "jump the line" in his professional beginnings. GloboEsporte.com. pt-BR. 18 August 2020. 5 October 2020.
  2. Web site: Artilheiros marcam, mas Fluminense e Palmeiras ficam no empate no Maracanã. Goalscorers score, but Fluminense and Palmeiras and up drawing at the Maracanã. GloboEsporte.com. pt-BR. 12 August 2020. 5 October 2020.
  3. Web site: Fluminense renova com Luiz Henrique, recém-promovido da base, até setembro de 2025. Fluminense renew with Luiz Henrique, recently promoted from the youth setup, until September 2025. GloboEsporte.com. pt-BR. 7 September 2020. 5 October 2020.
  4. Web site: OFICIAL: Real Betis confirma contratação de Luiz Henrique, do Fluminense . TNT Sports . 15 September 2022 . pt . 1 July 2022.
  5. Web site: Redação . 2024-02-01 . Com provocação a rivais, Botafogo mostra poderio financeiro e anuncia contratação de Luiz Henrique . 2024-04-09 . Fogo na Rede . pt-br.
  6. Web site: Redação . 2024-02-15 . Luiz Henrique sente panturrilha contra o Volta Redonda e preocupa Botafogo às vésperas da Libertadores . 2024-04-09 . Fogo na Rede . pt-br.
  7. Web site: Redação . 2024-02-16 . Botafogo lança nota para revelar grau da lesão de Luiz Henrique; leia . 2024-04-09 . Fogo na Rede . pt-br.
  8. Web site: 2024-03-31 . Luiz Henrique analisa primeiro tempo do Botafogo contra o Boavista: 'Jogando bem, mas precisamos ajustar a última bola' . 2024-04-09 . Fogo na Rede . pt-br.