8 Lucas Paquetá
Lucas Paquetá, 1997-08-27, Midfielder for Brazil, plays for Flamengo. 50 international caps, 12 goals. Part of Brazil's 2026 World Cup Group C squad.
Biography
West Ham United midfielder and a creative force in Brazil's midfield. Currently plying his trade at West Ham United, an industrious midfielder, Lucas Paquetá excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Brazil. Has earned 50 international caps, scoring 12 goals, building significant international experience. Set to compete with Brazil at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 22 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
Paquetá represented Brazil at the Copa América in 2019, 2021 and 2024, winning the 2019 tournament, and was also a part of their squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
He then joined French club Lyon, and in 2022 signed for English side West Ham United, winning the UEFA Europa Conference League in his debut season.
Paquetá began his career in 2007 with Flamengo, where he won the 2016 Copa São Paulo de Júniores title.