Lucas Fernandes da Silva (born 20 September 1997), known as Lucas Fernandes, is a Brazilian professional

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who plays for Botafogo, on loan from Portimonense as a central midfielder.

Club career

Born in

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, São Paulo, Lucas Fernandes joined São Paulo's youth setup in 2011, aged 13. On 15 February 2016, he scored the winner in a 1–0 win against

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, as his side was crowned champions of

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. Ten days later, he was promoted to the first team by manager

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. On 20 March 2016 Lucas Fernandes made his first team debut, coming on as a late substitute for goalscorer Paulo Henrique Ganso in a 1–1

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away draw against Ituano. He made his Série A debut on 15 May, scoring the game's only in a 1–0 home win against Botafogo. On 14 June 2016, Lucas Fernandes suffered a severe

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injury, being sidelined for six months.

Honours

;São Paulo * U-20 Copa do Brasil: 2015 *

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Fernandes, Lucas 1997 births Living people People from São Bernardo do Campo Brazilian footballers Association football midfielders Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players Primeira Liga players São Paulo FC players Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas players Portimonense S.C. players Brazilian expatriate footballers Expatriate footballers in Portugal Footballers from São Paulo (state)