Lucas Severino facts for kids
Severino with FC Tokyo in 2007
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Lucas Severino | ||
| Date of birth | 3 January 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Ribeirão Preto, Brazil | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Botafogo (SP) | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1996–1997 | Botafogo (SP) | 12 | (2) |
| 1998–2000 | Atlético Paranaense | 48 | (19) |
| 2000–2003 | Rennes | 72 | (6) |
| 2002 | → Cruzeiro (loan) | 7 | (2) |
| 2003 | → Corinthians (loan) | 3 | (1) |
| 2004–2007 | FC Tokyo | 120 | (48) |
| 2008–2010 | Gamba Osaka | 80 | (21) |
| 2011 | Atlético Paranaense | 16 | (4) |
| 2011–2013 | FC Tokyo | 91 | (30) |
| National team | |||
| 2000 | Brazil U-23 | 14 | (3) |
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Lucas Severino (born January 3, 1979), known simply as Lucas, is a former professional football player from Brazil. He played as a forward, which means he was a player who mainly tried to score goals. Lucas also represented his country, Brazil, at the 2000 Summer Olympics held in Australia.
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Football Career Highlights
Early Career in Brazil
Lucas Severino was born in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. He started his football journey in his home country. His first professional team was Botafogo (SP). After that, he played for Atlético Paranaense.
Playing in France: Rennes
In the year 2000, Lucas moved to France to play for Ligue 1 team Rennes. He spent three seasons with the club. During his time there, he played in 72 league matches and scored six goals.
Success in Japan: FC Tokyo
On January 1, 2004, Lucas Severino joined J1 League club FC Tokyo in Japan. This was a big move for him. He played with FC Tokyo for four seasons and helped them win the J.League Cup in 2004. This was an important trophy for the club.
Moving to Gamba Osaka
After his successful time at FC Tokyo, Lucas moved to another J1 League team, Gamba Osaka, on January 1, 2008. He played for Gamba Osaka for three years.
Return to FC Tokyo
In 2011, after a short time back in Brazil with Atlético Paranaense, Lucas decided to return to his former club, FC Tokyo. At this time, FC Tokyo was in the J2 League, which is the second division of Japanese football. Lucas's return was very helpful. He played a key role in helping FC Tokyo get promoted back to the top division, the J1 League.
International Football
Lucas Severino also played for his country. He made fourteen appearances for the Brazil U23 team. He was part of the Brazilian squad that competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics. At the Olympics, he played in three matches for Brazil.
Trophies and Achievements
Lucas Severino won several important trophies during his career:
- AFC Champions League in 2008
- Pan-Pacific Championship in 2008
- Emperor's Cup in 2008, 2009, and 2011
- J.League Cup in 2004
Personal Life
Lucas Severino has two sons, Pedro and João Victor. Both of his sons have also become professional football players. They started their careers at the same club as their father, Botafogo-SP.
See also
In Spanish: Lucas Severino para niños
