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who plays as a defensive midfielder for Vitória, on loan from São Paulo.

Club career

Born in São Paulo, Luan joined the youth academy of

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in 2010. On 20 July 2018, he was called to the senior team by manager

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as a replacement for the injured

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. Two days later, he made his first team debut, coming on as a substitute for

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in a 3–1 victory over Corinthians. On 29 July, Luan started for the first time (due to the suspension of

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) in a 2–0 win against Cruzeiro. On 23 October, he extended his contract until 2022. In the 2020/21 season, Luan managed to win ownership with coach Fernando Diniz, and made good matches as defensive midfielder. On 20 April 2021, Luan scores his first goal in his club career against

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, at the debut of São Paulo by Copa Libertadores 2021. On 20 May 2021, Luan completed 100 games with the

, playing the final of the

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against the rival Palmeiras. On 23 May 2021, Luan played the second game of the final and scored the first goal of São Paulo in the game. Later, he would win the trophy.

International career

Luan has been capped by Brazil at under-20 level, captaining the side in a friendly against Chile. On 13 December 2018, he was included in the under-20 squad for the

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Career statistics

Honours

;São Paulo *

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* Copa do Brasil:

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* Supercopa do Brasil:

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;Vitória *

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: 2024

References

External links

Luan
at São Paulo FC website {{DEFAULTSORT:Luan 1999 births Living people Men's association football midfielders Brazilian men's footballers Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players São Paulo FC players Esporte Clube Vitória players Brazil men's youth international footballers Footballers from São Paulo