Lucas Silva (footballer, born 1993)

Born in Bom Jesus de Goiás, Goiás, Silva joined Cruzeiro's youth setup in 2007, aged 14, after starting out at lowly locals AE Ovel.{{cite web|last=Finelli|first=Diogo (26 April 2012)|url=http://www.cruzeiro.com.br/index.php?section=conteudo&id=657|title=Volante Lucas Silva passa a integrar o elenco profissional do Cruzeiro|trans-title=Defensive midfielder Lucas Silva becomes a part of Cruzeiro's main squad|publisher=Cruzeiro|language=pt|accessdate=23 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150123152340/http://www.cruzeiro.com.br/index.php?section=conteudo&id=657|archive-date=23 January 2015|url-status=dead}} He was nearly released by the club in his first year as a youth, but later stood out and progressed through the youth levels.{{cite web|last=Alliatti|first=Alexandre (21 November 2014)|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/cruzeiro/noticia/2014/11/lucas-silva-crianca-do-lider-supera-dispensa-e-trote-para-crescer-campeao.html|title=Lucas Silva, a "criança" do líder, supera dispensa e trote para crescer campeão|trans-title=Lucas Silva, the leader's "kid", overcomes release and hazing to grow as a champion|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|accessdate=23 January 2015|archive-date=14 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414225204/https://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/cruzeiro/noticia/2014/11/lucas-silva-crianca-do-lider-supera-dispensa-e-trote-para-crescer-campeao.html|url-status=live}}

In 2012 Silva was loaned to Nacional de Nova Serrana until the end of the year's Campeonato Mineiro. He made his senior debut on 10 March, starting in a 2–4 away loss against Atlético Mineiro.{{cite web|last=Astoni|first=Marco Antônio (10 March 2012)|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/jogo/mineiro-2012/10-03-2012/atletico-mg-nacional-mg.html|title=Atlético-MG bate o Nacional-MG, de virada, por 4 a 2, e mantém liderança|trans-title=Atlético-MG defeats Nacional-MG, with a comeback, by 4–2, and maintains leadership|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|accessdate=23 January 2015|archive-date=16 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416145348/https://globoesporte.globo.com/jogo/mineiro-2012/10-03-2012/atletico-mg-nacional-mg.html|url-status=live}} It was the only appearance Silva made for the club before returning to Cruzeiro.

On 26 April 2012, after returning from loan, Silva was promoted to the main squad by manager Vágner Mancini. He made his first team – and Série A – debut on 18 July, coming on as a second half substitute for Tinga in a 2–0 away win against Portuguesa.{{cite web|last=Astoni|first=Marco Antônio (18 July 2012)|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/jogo/brasileirao2012/18-07-2012/portuguesa-cruzeiro.html|title=Em jogo ruim, Cruzeiro aproveita as chances e derrota a Portuguesa|trans-title=In a poor match, Cruzeiro takes their chances and defeats Portuguesa|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|accessdate=23 January 2015|archive-date=23 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150123151027/http://globoesporte.globo.com/jogo/brasileirao2012/18-07-2012/portuguesa-cruzeiro.html|url-status=live}} He was predominantly used as backup throughout the season and appeared in only eight matches during what was his first professional year at Raposa.

The arrival of new manager Marcelo Oliveira in 2013 saw an increase in game time at Cruzeiro for Silva.{{cite web|url=http://www.mg.superesportes.com.br/app/noticias/futebol/cruzeiro/2013/11/11/noticia_cruzeiro,268282/em-grande-fase-lucas-silva-exalta-trabalho-de-marcelo-oliveira-devo-muito-a-ele.shtml|title=Em grande fase, Lucas Silva exalta trabalho de Marcelo Oliveira: "Devo muito a ele"|trans-title=In a great form, Lucas Silva praises work of Marcelo Oliveira: "I owe much to him"|publisher=Superesportes|language=pt|date=11 November 2013|accessdate=23 January 2015|archive-date=14 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414225152/https://www.mg.superesportes.com.br/app/noticias/futebol/cruzeiro/2013/11/11/noticia_cruzeiro,268282/em-grande-fase-lucas-silva-exalta-trabalho-de-marcelo-oliveira-devo-muito-a-ele.shtml|url-status=live}} He scored his first professional goals on 1 September, netting a brace in a 5–3 home win against Vasco da Gama,{{cite web|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/jogo/brasileirao2013/01-09-2013/cruzeiro-vasco.html|title=Em noite de coadjuvantes, Cruzeiro bate Vasco e abre vantagem na ponta|trans-title=In coadjuvants night, Cruzeiro defeats Vasco and extends advantage up front|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=1 September 2013|accessdate=23 January 2015|archive-date=23 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150123151239/http://globoesporte.globo.com/jogo/brasileirao2013/01-09-2013/cruzeiro-vasco.html|url-status=live}} and appeared in 23 matches during the campaign as his side were crowned champions. The following season Silva was an ever-present figure in Cruzeiro's midfield as the club were again crowned Série A champions. At the conclusion of the season, Silva was elected the tournament's best defensive midfielder.{{cite web|url=http://sportv.globo.com/site/programas/bem-amigos/noticia/2014/12/melhor-volante-lucas-silva-revela-surpresa-com-o-interesse-do-real.html|title=Melhor volante, Lucas Silva revela surpresa com o interesse do Real|trans-title=Best defensive midfielder, Lucas Silva reveals surprise with Real's interest|publisher=SporTV|language=pt|date=8 December 2014|accessdate=23 January 2015|archive-date=23 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150123160843/http://sportv.globo.com/site/programas/bem-amigos/noticia/2014/12/melhor-volante-lucas-silva-revela-surpresa-com-o-interesse-do-real.html|url-status=live}}

On 22 January 2015, Spanish La Liga side Real Madrid agreed an undisclosed fee for Silva,{{cite web|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/cruzeiro/noticia/2015/01/cruzeiro-acerta-venda-do-volante-lucas-silva-para-o-real-madrid.html|title=Cruzeiro acerta venda do volante Lucas Silva para o Real Madrid|trans-title=Cruzeiro completes sale of defensive midfielder Lucas Silva to Real Madrid|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=22 January 2015|accessdate=23 January 2015|archive-date=16 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416021350/https://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/cruzeiro/noticia/2015/01/cruzeiro-acerta-venda-do-volante-lucas-silva-para-o-real-madrid.html|url-status=live}} rumoured to be €14 million (£9.7 million).{{cite web|url=http://www.marca.com/2015/01/23/futbol/equipos/real_madrid/1421971726.html|title=Lucas Silva ya es del Madrid por 14 millones|trans-title=Lucas Silva already is a Madrid player for 14 million|work=Marca|language=es|date=23 January 2015|accessdate=23 January 2015|archive-date=16 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416150317/https://www.marca.com/2015/01/23/futbol/equipos/real_madrid/1421971726.html|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Lucas Silva: Real Madrid sign Brazil Under-21 midfielder|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30962528|accessdate=26 January 2015|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 January 2015|archive-date=26 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150126084549/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30962528|url-status=live}} He was officially announced by the club in the following day, and signed a {{frac|5|1|2}}-year contract.{{cite web|url=http://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2015/01/official-announcement-lucas-silva|title=Official Announcement: Lucas Silva|publisher=Real Madrid's official website|date=23 January 2015|accessdate=23 January 2015|archive-date=6 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406031437/https://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2015/01/official-announcement-lucas-silva|url-status=live}} Silva made his debut for the Merengues on 14 February 2015, coming on as a second-half substitute for Asier Illarramendi in a 2–0 home win against Deportivo de La Coruña.{{cite web|url=http://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2015/02/2-0-a-win-attention-now-turns-to-the-champions-league|title=2–0: A win, attention now turns to the Champions League|publisher=Real Madrid's official website|date=14 February 2015|accessdate=14 February 2015|archive-date=17 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150217013020/http://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2015/02/2-0-a-win-attention-now-turns-to-the-champions-league|url-status=live}}

On 3 September 2019, Real Madrid and Silva terminated the contract by mutual consent.{{cite news|url=https://as.com/futbol/2019/09/03/primera/1567505823_200512.html|title=Lucas Silva y el Madrid rescinden el contrato de mutuo acuerdo|date=3 September 2019|accessdate=3 September 2019|publisher=AS|language=Spanish|archive-date=3 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190903144931/https://as.com/futbol/2019/09/03/primera/1567505823_200512.html|url-status=live}}

On 26 August 2015, it was announced that Marseille had signed Silva on loan for the 2015–16 season.{{cite news|url=http://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2015/08/official-announcement-lucas-silva|title=Official Announcement: Lucas Silva|publisher=Real Madrid C.F.|date=27 August 2015|accessdate=27 August 2015|archive-date=29 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150829195209/http://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2015/08/official-announcement-lucas-silva|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.om.net/actualites/189123/lucas-silva-est-olympien|title=Lucas Silva est Olympien|publisher=OM|date=27 August 2015|accessdate=27 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180712083927/https://www.om.net/actualites/189123/lucas-silva-est-olympien|archive-date=12 July 2018|url-status=dead}} He made his debut on 13 September, playing the full 90 minutes as Marseille beat Bastia 4–1 in Ligue 1.{{cite web|last1=Scott|first1=A (13 September 2015)|title=Marseille Win Big at Home Again|url=http://www.ligue1.com/ligue1/article/marseille-win-big-at-home-once-again.htm|publisher=Ligue 1|accessdate=9 February 2016|archive-date=25 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925024504/http://www.ligue1.com/ligue1/article/marseille-win-big-at-home-once-again.htm|url-status=live}} During the January transfer market, Silva was asked by chairman Vincent Labrune to terminate his loan at Marseille and join Anderlecht instead. He refused the request and was subsequently dropped and excluded from the UEFA Europa League squad for the remainder of the season.{{cite web|title=Lucas Silva, apartado del Olympique de Marsella|url=http://www.sport.es/es/noticias/francia/lucas-silva-apartado-del-olympique-marsella-4880493|work=Sport|accessdate=9 February 2016|date=8 February 2016|language=spanish|archive-date=12 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160212001951/http://www.sport.es/es/noticias/francia/lucas-silva-apartado-del-olympique-marsella-4880493|url-status=live}}

Lucas Silva returned to Cruzeiro on 31 January 2017, signing a loan deal until 30 June 2018.{{cite web|title=Official Announcement|url=http://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2017/01/official-announcement-3|publisher=Real Madrid C.F.|accessdate=31 January 2017|date=31 January 2017|archive-date=2 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202101039/http://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2017/01/official-announcement-3|url-status=live}} On 3 July 2018, it was announced that he would return on loan for one more season.{{cite web|title=Lucas Silva agradece apoio da torcida, o esforço da diretoria, e celebra permanência|url=https://www.cruzeiro.com.br/index.php?section=conteudo&id=14985|publisher=cruzeiro.com.br|date=4 July 2018|access-date=4 July 2018|archive-date=10 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180710132032/https://www.cruzeiro.com.br/index.php?section=conteudo&id=14985|url-status=dead}}

Four months after leaving Real Madrid for free, Lucas Silva signed a contract with Brazilian club Grêmio on 2 January 2020, with an expiry date of December 2023.{{cite web|title=Lucas Silva signs for Gremio four months after Real Madrid departure|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/lucas-silva-gremio-real-madrid-la-liga/article30458567.ece|date=2 January 2020|access-date=5 September 2023|archive-date=5 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905070729/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/lucas-silva-gremio-real-madrid-la-liga/article30458567.ece|url-status=live}} After the contract's expiration, he left the club.

On 17 July 2023, on a free transfer, he went back to his childhood club, Cruzeiro.{{cite web|title=Cruzeiro anuncia a contratação do volante Lucas Silva|url=https://ge.globo.com/futebol/times/cruzeiro/noticia/2023/07/10/cruzeiro-anuncia-lucas-silva.ghtml|trans-title=Cruzeiro announces the signing of midfielder Lucas Silva|language=pt|date=17 July 2023|access-date=5 September 2023|archive-date=31 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731135906/https://ge.globo.com/futebol/times/cruzeiro/noticia/2023/07/10/cruzeiro-anuncia-lucas-silva.ghtml|url-status=live}}

On 30 October 2012, Silva was called up to Brazil under-20s, for friendlies against Paraguay.{{cite web|url=http://www.superesportes.com.br/app/1,10/2012/10/30/noticia_cruzeiro,233103/lucas-silva-e-convocado-para-defender-a-selecao-brasileira-sub-20-em-amistosos.shtml|title=Lucas Silva é convocado para defender a Seleção Brasileira sub-20 em amistosos|trans-title=Lucas Silva is called up to play for Brazil under-20's in friendlies|publisher=Superesportes|language=pt|date=30 October 2012|accessdate=23 January 2015|archive-date=16 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416150844/https://www.superesportes.com.br/app/1,10/2012/10/30/noticia_cruzeiro,233103/lucas-silva-e-convocado-para-defender-a-selecao-brasileira-sub-20-em-amistosos.shtml|url-status=live}} He was also called up to the under-21s for 2014 Toulon Tournament,{{cite web|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/cruzeiro/noticia/2014/05/cruzeiro-tem-tres-na-lista-da-selecao-sub-21-wallace-lucas-silva-e-alisson.html|title=Cruzeiro tem três na lista da seleção sub-21: Wallace, Lucas Silva e Alisson|trans-title=Cruzeiro has three in seleção under-21s list: Wallace, Lucas Silva and Alisson|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=9 May 2014|accessdate=23 January 2015|archive-date=16 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416072731/https://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/cruzeiro/noticia/2014/05/cruzeiro-tem-tres-na-lista-da-selecao-sub-21-wallace-lucas-silva-e-alisson.html|url-status=live}} appearing in four matches and scoring once during the competition.

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• Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2013, 2014
• Copa do Brasil: 2017, 2018
• Campeonato Mineiro: 2014, 2018, 2019

;Grêmio

• Campeonato Gaúcho: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
• Recopa Gaúcha: 2021, 2022, 2023

;Brazil U21

• Toulon Tournament: 2014

• Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2014

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