Lucas Veríssimo

Santos

Born in Jundiaí, São Paulo, Veríssimo started his career at José Bonifácio's youth academy. He subsequently moved to Linense, being promoted to the main squad in the latter part of January 2013. Shortly after being promoted to Linense's first team, Lucas Veríssimo joined Santos. Upon joining Santos FC, he was initially assigned to their youth setup. On 26 March 2015 he renewed his link, signing until April 2017. On 28 November 2015, profiting from Paulo Ricardo's suspension, Veríssimo was called up by manager Dorival Júnior for a Série A match against Vasco da Gama, but remained an unused substitute in the 0–1 away loss. On 30 December 2015 he was permanently promoted to the first team, due to squad shortage. He made his senior debut on 23 January of the following year, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2–2 friendly draw at Bahia. Veríssimo made his professional debut on 30 January 2016, starting in a 1–1 Campeonato Paulista home draw against São Bernardo. On 2 March, after being a regular starter, he renewed his contract until December 2019. After David Braz's return from injury and the signing of Luiz Felipe, Veríssimo was demoted to fourth choice at the club. He only made his Série A debut on 14 September 2016, coming on as a late substitute for Lucas Lima in a 1–0 away win against Botafogo. Veríssimo made his Copa Libertadores debut on 16 March 2017, starting in a 2–0 home win against The Strongest. He scored his first professional goal on 4 May, netting…

On 14 May 2021, Veríssimo was called up to the Brazil national team for two 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Ecuador and Paraguay, but had to withdraw days later due to an injury. Called up again in August, he his full international debut on 9 September, starting in 2–0 win over Peru.

Club

As of 8 September 2026

International

As of match played 14 October 2021

Club

Santos

Campeonato Paulista: 2016 Benfica

Primeira Liga: 2022–23

Individual

Bola de Prata: 2019 Best Centre-back in Brazil: 2019, 2020 Copa Libertadores Team of the Tournament: 2020 Primeira Liga Player of the Month: August 2021 Primeira Liga Defender of the Month: August 2021 Samba D'or (3rd Place): 2021