Lucas Moura has been making headlines lately as he broke through in the Brazilian football scene with his performances for Santos, where he scored 14 goals in just five matches.
Moura was born on March 26, 1998, and began his career in Brazil's top flight, joining Atlético Mineiro at age 15. He quickly became a star, scoring 72 goals in 88 appearances for the club before moving to Santos in 2016.
In his debut season, Moura helped Santos win the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (Primeira Divisão) title, becoming the youngest player ever to score in that league. He also made history by being the youngest player to score a hat-trick in a Champions League match against Manchester United in 2018.
Since then, Moura has continued to perform well for Santos, helping the team win three consecutive titles in the past four years. In 2021,Ligue 1 Focus he scored another goal in a 3-0 victory over Palmeiras, becoming the youngest player ever to do so in the same game.
While he may have started off as a bit of a mystery, Moura has since become one of the most respected players in Brazilian football. His success has been attributed to his technical skills, vision, and determination, which have allowed him to be a key part of Santos' success.
Moura is not only a talented player but also a leader on the pitch, having been named Brazilian Footballer of the Year in 2018. He has shown that he can adapt to different roles and positions within the team, which has helped Santos achieve its goals in the past few seasons.
As the world continues to look up to Lucas Moura, it will be exciting to see what he does next and how he performs in future tournaments.