Lucas Moura is a Brazilian footballer who played as a forward for several clubs in Brazil and Portugal. He was born on December 29, 1977, in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Moura started his career with Sport Recife, where he spent two years before moving to Santos in 1995. In 1998, he joined Santos' youth academy and made his professional debut in 2000. After that, he played for several clubs including São Paulo, Porto Alegre, and Corinthians.
In 2004, Moura signed a three-year contract with Santos and went on to make over 60 appearances for the club. He also represented Brazil national team in international matches.
In May 2008, Moura scored his first goal for Santos in a match against Cruzeiro. He continued to score goals throughout his career, contributing to Santos' success both domestically and internationally.
However, after joining Santos in 2008, Moura struggled to find consistency in his performances. He suffered from injuries and lost his place in the starting lineup. Despite this, he still managed to contribute to Santos' success, scoring over 10 goals per season during his time at the club.
After retiring from playing, Moura became a manager, coaching Santos in 2013. However, he returned to his previous role as a player-manager with Santos in 2015.
Moura's passing statistics reveal that he has been one of the most successful players in Brazilian football history. His performances have been widely praised by fans and media alike. His ability to score goals and lead teams to victory is what makes him a legendary figure in Brazilian football.