Lincoln Henrique

Grêmio

Lincoln started his football career at youth level with Grêmio. Regarded as an exceptionally promising talent, he was named one of the 50 most promising players born in 1998 in world football by The Guardian's Next Generation series . He signed a professional contract with the team in 2014 and made his Série A debut in a 3–3 tie against Ponte Preta on 10 May 2015.

Çaykur Rizespor (loan)

On 9 September 2017, he moved abroad for the first time in his career, transferring to Turkey for TFF First League team Çaykur Rizespor on a one-year loan. On 9 September 2017, he made his 1. Lig debut in a 4–3 away win over Altınordu. On 20 March 2018, he helped to the team with a hat-trick in a 5–1 thrashing of Gaziantepspor. Lincoln helped the Turkish side win the 1. Lig title and recording three goals and two assists in 20 appearances in all competitions.

América Mineiro (loan)

On 3 September 2018, he was loaned to Brazilian Série A team América Mineiro until the end of the season and made his debut in a 2–1 away win over Vasco da Gama on 7 September 2018.

Santa Clara

On 1 July 2019, he transferred to Portugal for Primeira Liga team Santa Clara on a four-year deal. He made his Portuguese football debut in a 0–0 tie against B-SAD on 25 August 2019.

Fenerbahçe

On 1 July 2022, he returned to Turkey, signing for Süper Lig side Fenerbahçe on a four-year deal for €3.5 million. He was the first transfer of new manager Jorge Jesus and…

A talented and creative playmaker, with an eye for goal, Lincoln usually played in a free role as an attacking midfielder. He was known for his passing, technical skills, control, low centre of gravity, vision, reading of the game, and ability to provide many assists for his teammates, in addition to being capable of scoring himself, in particular from set pieces. In addition to his usual role as a number ten, he was also deployed as abox-to-box center midfielder on occasion throughout his career, or even on the left winger.

As of 8 November 2025.

Grêmio

Copa do Brasil: 2016 Campeonato Gaúcho: 2019 Çaykur Rizespor

TFF First League: 2017–18 Fenerbahçe

Turkish Cup: 2022–23 Brazil U17

Torneio Nike Friendlies: 2014 Torneio Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins: 2014 South American Under-17 Football Championship: 2015 Suwon Cup: 2015