Luquinhas
{{short description|Brazilian footballer}}
{{about|a Brazilian footballer born 1996|Brazilian footballer born 1997|Luquinhas (footballer, born 1997)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2021}}
{{Portuguese name|Lima|Linhares}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Luquinhas
| image =
| image_size =
| caption =
| fullname = Lucas Lima Linhares
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|9|28|df=y}}
| birth_place = Ceilândia, Brazil
| position = Attacking midfielder, winger
| currentclub = Legia Warsaw
| clubnumber = 82
| youthyears1 = 2014
| youthclubs1 = Ceilandense
| youthyears2 = 2014–2015
| youthclubs2 = Vilafranquense
| years1 = 2015–2016
| clubs1 = Vilafranquense
| caps1 = 36
| goals1 = 17
| years2 = 2016–2017
| clubs2 = → Benfica B (loan)
| caps2 = 14
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2017
| clubs3 = Benfica
| caps3 = 0
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2017–2019
| clubs4 = Aves
| caps4 = 17
| goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2017–2018
| clubs5 = → Vilafranquense (loan)
| caps5 = 32
| goals5 = 10
| years6 = 2019–2022
| clubs6 = Legia Warsaw
| caps6 = 75
| goals6 = 8
| years7 = 2022–2023
| clubs7 = New York Red Bulls
| caps7 = 56
| goals7 = 8
| years8 = 2024–
| clubs8 = Fortaleza
| caps8 = 3
| goals8 = 0
| years9 = 2024–
| clubs9 = → Legia Warsaw (loan)
| caps9 = 28
| goals9 = 6
| club-update = 11:24, 27 May 2025 (UTC)
}}
Lucas Lima Linhares (born 28 September 1996), known as Luquinhas, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Polish club Legia Warsaw, on loan from Série A club Fortaleza.{{Cite web |last=Ziółkowski |first=Maciej |date=2024-06-16 |title=Oficjalnie. Luquinhas wypożyczony do Legii Warszawa |url=https://legia.net/news/oficjalnie-luquinhas-wypozyczony-do-legii-warszawa/95028 |access-date=2024-06-16 |website=legia.net |language=pl}}
Career
=Benfica=
Born in Ceilândia, Luquinhas started his football career at local club Atlético Ceilandense. In September 2014, he moved to Portugal and joined Vilafranquense before moving on loan to Portuguese champions S.L. Benfica in June 2016.{{cite news|last1=Belo|first1=Miguel|last2=Martins|first2=Nuno|date=4 June 2016|title=Luquinhas passou fome e dormiu em aeroportos do Brasil|trans-title=Luquinhas starved and slept in airports in Brazil|url=https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/passar-fome-antes-de-chegar-ao-topo.html|language=Portuguese|newspaper=Record|access-date=10 June 2018}}{{cite news|date=2 June 2016|title=Benfica contrata Luquinhas|trans-title=Benfica sign Luquinhas|url=https://www.zerozero.pt/news.php?id=175845|language=Portuguese|website=zerozero|access-date=12 September 2016}}{{cite news|date=28 June 2017|title=Benfica contrata extremo do Vilafranquense|trans-title=Benfica sign Vilafranquense's winger|url=https://desporto.sapo.pt/futebol/primeira-liga/artigos/benfica-contrata-extremo-do-vilafranquense|language=Portuguese|website=SAPO Desporto|access-date=10 June 2018}} On 11 September, he made his professional debut with Benfica's reserve team as a substitute in a 2–1 home win over Académico de Viseu in LigaPro.{{cite web|url=http://www.ligaportugal.pt/pt/liga/jogo/20162017/ledmanligapro/6/1|title=Benfica B 2–1 Ac. Viseu|date=11 September 2016|website=Liga Portugal|language=Portuguese|access-date=12 September 2016}} After playing 15 matches with Benfica B, Luquinhas signed a four-year contract with Benfica on 28 June 2017.
=Aves=
On 25 August 2017 Luquinhas penned a three-year deal with Desportivo das Aves, who loaned him out for one season to Vilafranquense three days later.{{cite news|date=28 August 2017|title=Oficial: Desp. Aves empresta Luquinhas|trans-title=Official: Aves loan out Luquinhas|url=http://www.maisfutebol.iol.pt/liga/vilafranquense/oficial-desp-aves-empresta-luquinhas|language=Portuguese|website=Maisfutebol|access-date=10 June 2018}}{{cite news|last=Silva|first=Flávio Miguel|date=28 August 2017|title=Luquinhas regressa ao Vilafranquense por uma temporada|trans-title=Luquinhas returns to Vilafranquense for one season|url=https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/campeonato-de-portugal/detalhe/luquinhas-regressa-ao-vilafranquense-por-uma-temporada.html|language=Portuguese|newspaper=Record|access-date=10 June 2018}} After one season on loan with Vilafranquense, in which he scored 10 goals in 32 league matches, Luquinhas returned to Aves. On 20 January 2019, he made his debut for Aves in a 2–1 win over Vitória de Setúbal in the Primeira Liga.
=Legia Warsaw=
On 4 July 2019, Luquinhas signed a three-year contract with Polish club Legia Warsaw.{{cite news|last=Kostrzewa|first=Mateusz|date=4 July 2019|title=Luquinhas w Legii|trans-title=Luquinhas in Legia|url=http://legia.com/aktualnosci/luquinhas-w-legii-61865|language=pl|work=Legia Warsaw|access-date=4 July 2019}} On 21 July, he made his debut with Legia as a starter in a 1–2 defeat to Pogoń Szczecin.{{cite news|last=|first=|date=21 July 2019|title=Legia Warszawa 1-2 Pogoń Szczecin|url=https://sportowefakty.wp.pl/pilka-nozna/relacja/98190/legia-warszawa-pogon-szczecin|language=pl|work=portowefakty.wp.pl|access-date=21 July 2019}} On 27 October, Luquinhas scored his first goal with Legia Warsaw in a 7–0 victory over Wisła Kraków.{{cite news|last=Stompór|first=Michał|date=27 October 2019|title=Nokaut w stolicy Polski: Legia - Wisła 7:0|url=
https://www.wisla.krakow.pl/aktualnosci/aktualnosci/nokaut-w-stolicy-polski-legia-wisla-70|language=pl|work=wisla.krakow.pl|access-date=27 October 2019}} He ended his first season in Poland appearing in 45 matches scoring 5 goals and recording 9 assists, helping Legia to a league title.
Luquinhas continued to be an important player for Legia during the 2020–21 season.
On 6 February 2021, he scored his first goal of the campaign in a 2–0 victory over Raków Częstochowa.{{cite news|last=|first=|date=6 February 2021|title=Luquinhas i Pekhart załatwili sprawę. Legia nie traci dystansu do lidera |url=https://sport.dziennik.pl/pilka-nozna/ekstraklasa/artykuly/8089396,ekstraklasa-legia-warszawa-rakow-czestochowa-2-0.html|language=pl|work=sport.dziennik.pl|access-date=6 February 2021}} A few days later, on 9 February, Luquinhas helped Legia to a 3–2 victory over ŁKS Łódź. Luquinhas came on in the second half, scoring his club's second goal, as they advanced in the Polish Cup.{{cite news|last=Wojs|first=Maciej |date=9 February 2021|title=Puchar Polski: mróz i ŁKS nie zatrzymały Legii. Mistrz Polski w ćwierćfinale|url=https://sport.tvp.pl/52218674/pilka-nozna-fortuna-puchar-polski-lks-lodz-legia-warszawa-23-wynik-relacja-sklady|language=pl|work=sport.tvp.pl|access-date=9 February 2021}} He ended the season appearing in 34 matches scoring 4 goals and recording 8 assists, as Legia won its second straight Ekstraklasa title. For his efforts, he was named the Ekstraklasa Midfielder of the Season.{{cite news|url=https://ekstraklasa.org/aktualnosci/gala-ekstraklasy-nagrodzono-najlepszych-w-sezonie-2020-21-15634|title=Gala Ekstraklasy – nagrodzono najlepszych w sezonie 2020/21|date=17 May 2021|access-date=14 September 2021|website=Ekstraklasa.org|language=pl}}
On 7 July 2021, Luquinhas opened the scoring for the Polish champions in a 3–2 victory over Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt in the first leg of the first round of UEFA Champions League qualifying.{{cite news|url=http://www.psnfutbol.com/2021/07/07/ucl-legia-mark-victory-in-norway-with-fk-bodo-glimt/|title=UCL: Legia Mark Victory in Norway with FK Bodø/Glimt|date=7 July 2021|access-date=7 July 2021|website=Psnfutbol.com|language=en}} On 14 July, he helped Legia advance in the competition, scoring the opening goal in a 2–0 victory in the second leg against Bodø/Glimt.{{cite news|url=https://legia.com/centrum-meczowe/2474|title=UCL: Legia-FK Bodø/Glimt (2-0) |date=14 July 2021|access-date=14 July 2021|website=Legia.com|language=pl}} On 12 December 2021, he was one of the victims of Legia pseudo-fans attacking players returning to Warsaw after a match against Wisła Płock. Luquinhas himself was said to be frightened and not confident after the incident. His agent suggested the possibility of terminating his contract with the team.{{Cite web |date=2021-12-15 |title=Wystraszony piłkarz odejdzie z Legii? Agent zabrał głos. "To bardzo ważne" |trans-title=Frightened footballer to leave Legia? The agent spoke out. "It's very significant" |url=https://www.sport.pl/pilka/7,65039,27914036,wystraszony-pilkarz-odejdzie-z-legii-agent-zabral-glos-to.html |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=Sport.pl |language=pl}}{{Cite web |last=Ziółkowski |first=Maciej |date=2021-12-14 |title=Menedżer Luquinhasa: Zawodnik jest wystraszony i nieufny |trans-title=Luquinhas' manager: the player is frightened and not confident |url=https://legia.net/news/menedzer-luquinhasa-zawodnik-jest-wystraszony-i-nieufny/84131 |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=legia.net |language=pl}}
=New York Red Bulls=
On 16 February 2022, Luquinhas signed with Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls on a three-year deal.{{Cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/new-york-red-bulls-acquire-brazilian-midfielder-luquinhas|title=New York Red Bulls Acquire Brazilian Midfielder Luquinhas|publisher=New York Red Bulls|date=16 February 2022|access-date=16 February 2022}} Luquinhas made his debut off the bench for his new club on 13 March, in a 0–1 loss versus Minnesota United FC.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/lucas-lima-linhares/|title=Lucas Lima Linhares |website=Mlssoccer.com|access-date=8 April 2022}} On 24 April 2022, Luquinhas scored his first goal for New York in a 3–0 victory over Orlando City SC.{{cite news|last=Quillen|first=Ian Nicholas|date=24 April 2022|title=Road warrior New York Red Bulls make MLS history in Orlando|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/road-warrior-new-york-red-bulls-sharp-like-a-knife-making-mls-history-in-orlando|language=EN|work=mlssoccer.com|access-date=24 April 2022}} On 10 May 2022, Luquinhas scored and assisted on another goal for New York in a 3–0 victory over DC United, helping the club advance to Round of 16 in the 2022 U.S. Open Cup.{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/match-recap-pres-by-provident-bank-red-bulls-roll-to-3-0-victory-advance-to-open|title=Red Bulls Roll to 3-0 Victory, Advance to Open Cup Round of 16|website=www.newyorkredbulls.com}} A few days later, on 14 May, he scored a second half equalizer, helping New York to a 1–1 draw on the road against Philadelphia Union.{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/match-recap-pres-by-provident-bank-down-to-ten-men-red-bulls-fight-back-for-draw|title=Down to Ten Men, Red Bulls Fight Back for Draw at Philadelphia|website=www.newyorkredbulls.com}} On 28 May 22, Luquinhas scored two goals to help lead New York to a 4–1 victory over rival D.C. United.{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/match-recap-red-bulls-break-through-at-home-against-atlantic-cup-rival-d-c-unite|title=Red Bulls Break Through at Home Against Atlantic Cup Rival D.C United|website=www.newyorkredbulls.com}} On 22 June 2022, Luquinhas helped New York to advance to the semifinals of the 2022 U.S. Open Cup, scoring a goal in a 3–0 victory over local rival New York City FC.{{cite web|url=
https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/match-recap-pres-by-provident-bank-red-bulls-advance-to-u-s-open-cup-semifinals-|title=Red Bulls Advance to U.S. Open Cup Semifinals With NYCFC Win|website=www.newyorkredbulls.com}}
On 18 March 2023, Luquinhas scored his first goal of the season, scoring the opening goal for New York in a 2–1 victory over Columbus Crew.{{cite web |title=Dante Vanzeir Scores Match-Winner with First MLS Goal |url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/match-recap-pres-by-provident-bank-dante-vanzeir-scores-match-winner-with-first- |website=NewYorkRedBulls.com |publisher=New York Red Bulls |access-date=19 March 2023}} On 7 October 2023, Luquinhas scored two goals for New York in a 3–0 victory over Toronto FC.{{cite web |title=Dante Vanzeir Scores Match-Winner with First MLS Goal |url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/luquinhas-kyle-duncan-named-to-team-of-the-matchday|website=NewYorkRedBulls.com |publisher=New York Red Bulls |access-date=9 October 2023}}
= Fortaleza =
On 12 January 2024, Luquinhas returned to Brazil, signing a four-year contract, with an option for a further year, with Série A club Fortaleza. New York Red Bulls received a $1.5 million transfer fee, which could rise to $2 million with add-ons.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=12 January 2024 |title=Fortaleza acerta a contratação do meia Luquinhas |trans-title=Fortaleza agrees the signing of midfielder Luquinhas |url=https://fortaleza1918.com.br/fortaleza-acerta-a-contratacao-do-meia-luquinhas/ |access-date=13 January 2024 |website=Fortaleza Esporte Clube |language=pt-br}}
== Loan to Legia ==
Ahead of the 2024–25 season, Luquinhas returned to Ekstraklasa club Legia Warsaw on a season-long loan; he previously played for Legia from 2019 to 2022. On 7 November 2024, Luquinhas scored his first two goals of the season in a 4–0 victory over Dinamo Minsk in a UEFA Conference League game.{{Cite web |last=UEFA.com |title=Legia Warszawa vs Dinamo-Minsk {{!}} UEFA Conference League 2024/25 |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaconferenceleague/match/2042264--legia-warszawa-vs-dinamo-minsk/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=UEFA |language=en}} Luquinhas found the net on 2 May 2025, as Legia Warszawa defeated Pogoń Szczecin to win the Polish Cup.{{Cite web |date=2025-05-02 |title=Mamy to! - legionisci.com |url=https://legionisci.com/news/100338_Mamy-to.html |access-date=2025-05-02 |website=legionisci.com |language=pl}}
Career statistics
{{updated|match played 24 May 2025}}{{ForaDeJogo}}{{Soccerway}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition | |||||||||||
| rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|State league !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes Taça de Portugal, Polish Cup, U.S. Open Cup}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division
!Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals | |||||||||||
| rowspan="3"|Vilafranquense
|2014–15 |10 | 3 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 10 | 3 | ||||
| 2014–15
|AF Lisboa 1ª Divisão |26 | 14 | colspan="2"|— | 3 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 1{{efn|Appearance(s) in AF Lisboa play-offs}} | 0 | 30 | 15 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!36 | 17 | colspan="2"|— | 3 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 1 | 0 | 40 | 18 | ||
| Benfica B
|14 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 14 | 0 | |||
| Vilafranquense
|32 | 10 | colspan="2"|— | 1 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 33 | 11 | |||
| Aves
|17 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 18 | 0 | |||
| rowspan="4"|Legia Warsaw
|35 | 5 | colspan="2"|— | 5 | 0 | 5{{efn|name=UEL|Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League}} | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 45 | 5 | ||
| 2020–21
|Ekstraklasa |25 | 3 | colspan="2"|— | 4 | 1 | 4{{efn|Two appearances in UEFA Champions League, two appearances in UEFA Europa League}} | 0 | 1{{efn|name=PSC|Appearance(s) in Polish Super Cup}} | 0 | 34 | 4 | |
| 2021–22
|Ekstraklasa |15 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 2 | 1 | 13{{efn|Six appearances and two goals in UEFA Champions League, seven appearances in UEFA Europa League}} | 2 | 1{{efn|name=PSC}} | 0 | 31 | 3 | |
| colspan="2"|Total
!75 | 8 | colspan="2"|— | 11 | 2 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 110 | 12 | |
| rowspan="3"|New York Red Bulls
|2022 |30 | 5 | colspan="2"|— | 5 | 2 | colspan="2"|— | 1{{efn|name=MLSP|Appearance(s) in MLS Cup Playoffs}} | 0 | 36 | 7 | ||
| 2023
|Major League Soccer |26 | 3 | colspan="2"|— | 1 | 0 | 4{{efn|name=LEC|Appearance(s) in Leagues Cup}} | 0 | 3{{efn|name=MLSP}} | 0 | 34 | 3 | |
| colspan="2"|Total
!56 | 8 | colspan="2"|— | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 70 | 10 | |
| Fortaleza
|2024 |0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1{{efn|name=SUD|Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana}} | 0 | 6{{efn|name=CDN|Appearance(s) in Copa do Nordeste}} | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Legia Warsaw (loan)
|Ekstraklasa |28 | 6 | colspan="2"|— | 4 | 2 | 14{{efn|name=CON|Appearance(s) in UEFA Conference League}} | 5 | colspan="2"|— | 46 | 13 | ||
| colspan="3"|Career total
!258 | 49 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 8 | 41 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 341 | 64 |
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Honours
Legia Warsaw
- Ekstraklasa: 2019–20, 2020–21
- Polish Cup: 2024–25{{cite web |last1=Papuga |first1=Wojciech |title=Legia Warszawa zdobywcą Pucharu Polski! W finale wygrała z Pogonią Szczecin [WIDEO] |url=https://sport.tvp.pl/86492631/legia-warszawa-zdobywca-pucharu-polski-w-finale-wygrala-z-pogonia-szczecin |website=sport.tvp.pl |access-date=2 May 2025 |language=pl |date=2 May 2025}}
Fortaleza
Individual
- Ekstraklasa Midfielder of the Season: 2020–21
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{90minut|36791}}
{{Legia Warsaw squad}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Luquinhas}}
Category:Footballers from the Federal District (Brazil)
Category:Brazilian men's footballers
Category:Men's association football midfielders
Category:Men's association football wingers
Category:Primeira Liga players
Category:Liga Portugal 2 players
Category:Major League Soccer players
Category:Designated Players (MLS)
Category:S.L. Benfica B players
Category:New York Red Bulls players
Category:Fortaleza Esporte Clube players
Category:Brazilian expatriate men's footballers
Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal
Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal
Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Poland
Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Poland
Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in the United States
Category:Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States