Luiz Júnior (footballer, born 2001) explained

Luiz Júnior
Fullname:Luiz Lúcio Reis Júnior
Birth Date:2001 1, df=yes
Birth Place:Picos, Brazil
Height:1.92 m
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Villarreal
Clubnumber:1
Youthyears1:2017–2020
Youthyears2:2018–2019
Youthclubs2:Mirassol (loan)
Youthyears3:2019–2020
Youthclubs3:Famalicão (loan)
Years1:2017–2021
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2020–2021
Clubs2:Famalicão (loan)
Caps2:9
Goals2:0
Years3:2021–2024
Caps3:112
Goals3:0
Years4:2024–
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Club-Update:20 August 2024

Luiz Lúcio Reis Júnior (born 14 January 2001), known as Júnior Reis or Luiz Júnior, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for La Liga club Villarreal.

Club career

Early career

Born in Picos, Piauí,[1] Júnior began his career with . After playing for the under-17 squad, he made his senior debut on 9 April 2017, starting in a 3–2 Campeonato Paulista Segunda Divisão home win over Barcelona Capela.[2]

In 2019, after playing for the youth sides of Mirassol Futebol Clube, Júnior moved to Portugal and joined F.C. Famalicão, initially for the under-19 squad.[3]

Famalicão

After playing for the under-23 team, Júnior made his professional debut with Famalicão on 27 November 2020, in a 2–0 Primeira Liga loss to F.C. Paços de Ferreira.[4] The following 25 February, after a further ten appearances for the main squad, he signed a permanent deal with the club until 2026.[5] [6]

On 7 November 2023, after establishing himself as an undisputed start, Júnior signed a new five-year contract with Famalicão.[7]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Famalicão2020–21Primeira Liga23020250
2021–223103030370
2022–233306030420
2023–243301010350
2024–2510000010
Career total121012070001400

Honours

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Goleiro picoense que joga em clube da 1ª Divisão de Portugal inspira a abertura de escolinha de goleiros em Picos. Picoense goalkeeper who plays in club of the 1st division of Portugal inspires the opening of goalkeeping school in Picos. Piauí 24 Horas. pt-BR. 21 June 2021. 19 August 2024.
  2. Web site: CA Diadema X Barcelona Esportivo. Federação Paulista de Futebol. pt-BR. 19 August 2024.
  3. Web site: Luiz Júnior cumpriu 50.º jogo pelo FC Famalicão. Luiz Júnior made his 50th match for FC Famalicão. FC Famalicão. pt. 7 February 2022. 19 August 2024.
  4. Web site: Paços de Ferreira vs. Famalicão - 27 November 2020 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com.
  5. Web site: OFICIAL: Famalicão renova com Luiz Júnior até 2026. OFFICIAL: Famalicão renew with Luiz Júnior until 2026. CNN Portugal. pt. 25 February 2021. 19 August 2024.
  6. Web site: Luiz Júnior seguro até 2026. Luiz Júnior safe until 2026. FC Famalicão. pt. 25 February 2021. 19 August 2024.
  7. Web site: 7 November 2023 . Luiz Júnior renova até 2028 . Luiz Júnior renews until 2028 . 7 November 2023 . FC Famalicão . pt-pt.
  8. Web site: 10 October 2023 . EuroBic Guarda-Redes do Mês de setembro da Liga Portugal Betclic é Luíz Júnior . Luiz Junior is the Liga Portugal Betclic's EuroBic Goalkeeper of the Month for September . Liga Portugal . pt-pt.
  9. Web site: 27 November 2023 . Luiz Júnior wins the EuroBic award for Goalkeeper of the Month in Liga Portugal Betclic . 27 November 2023 . Liga Portugal.