Luca Meirelles

Luca Meirelles
Personal information
Full name Luca Oliveira Meirelles
Date of birth (2007-03-15) 15 March 2007 (age 17)
Place of birth Goiânia, Brazil
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Santos
Number 43
Youth career
2018– Santos
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Santos 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:00, 18 November 2024 (UTC)

Luca Oliveira Meirelles (born 15 March 2007), known as Luca Meirelles, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Santos.

Club career

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Born in Goiânia, Goiás, Luca Meirelles joined Santos' youth setup in 2018, aged ten, after playing in a football school in his hometown.[1] He signed his first professional contract with the club on 20 July 2023, after agreeing to a three-year deal.[2]

On 12 November 2024, Luca Meirelles renewed his link with Peixe until December 2029,[3] and was promoted to the main squad two days later.[4] He made his professional debut on 17 November, coming on as a late substitute for Giuliano in a 2–0 home loss to CRB, as the club was already champions.[5]

International career

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In June 2024, Luca Meirelles was called up to the Brazil national under-17 team.[6]

Career statistics

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As of 18 November 2024.[7]
Club Season League State League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Santos 2024 Série B 1 0 1 0
Career total 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

Honours

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Santos

References

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  1. ^ "Em alta, Luca Meirelles recebe sondagens da Europa e treina com o profissional do Santos" [On a high, Luca Meirelles is a target from Europe and trains with the first team of Santos] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário do Peixe. 3 September 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Luca Meirelles assina primeiro contrato profissional com o Santos FC" [Luca Meirelles signs first professional contact with Santos FC] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Santos FC. 20 July 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Santos renova com Luca Meirelles, nova joia das categorias de base, até 2029" [Santos renew with Luca Meirelles, new pearl from the youth setup, until 2029] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 12 November 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Luca Meirelles é promovido ao elenco principal do Santos" [Luca Meirelles is promoted to the first team of Santos] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 14 November 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  5. ^ "CRB frustra festa do título e vence o Santos por 2 a 0 na Vila" [CRB frustrate title party and beat Santos 2–0 at the Vila] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 17 November 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  6. ^ "De raízes pilarense, jovem Luca Meirelles é convocado pela Seleção Brasileira Sub-17" [With pilarense roots, youngster Luca Meirelles is called up by the Brazil national under-17 team] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Itapaci Urgente. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  7. ^ Luca Meirelles at Soccerway. Retrieved 18 November 2024.