Luiz Marcelo Morais dos Reis

Lulinha was born in Mauá, a Brazilian municipality in the São Paulo (state). He started as a futsal player before joining the Corinthians youth system at the age of 8. A prolific attacking midfielder, he helped the Brazilian U-17 national side to win the 2007 U-17 South-American Championship, scoring 12 goals in 7 matches. In 2007, he played in the Pan American Games and scored 3 goals in 3 games. There was much speculation involving Lulinha's future, but at the end of 2007 he signed a new contract with his club Corinthians, committing himself to the club until 2012. Corinthian President Andres Sanchez added "To take him off Corinthians, the interested club would have to pay 35 million Euros (£24 million), and the player has 25 percent of his rights". After eleven years with Corinthians, on 23 July 2009 he joined Estoril Praia on loan for one year. On 9 August 2010, he joined Olhanense, on loan from Corinthians. Lulinha was loaned to Bahia until 1 July 2012. On 28 April 2015, Lulinha joined Botafogo.

From 2007 until 2008, Lulinha was a member of the Brazil U-17 national squad. He has represented Brazil U-17s 10 times, scoring 16 goals. He played for Brazil at the 2007 Under-17 World Cup.

Club

Corinthians Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 2008 Campeonato Paulista: 2009 Copa do Brasil: 2009 Bahia Campeonato Baiano: 2012 Ceará Campeonato Cearense: 2013 Botafogo Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 2015

Brazil U17

South American Under 17 Football Championship: 2007 Individual

Liga 1/Super League Player of the Month: September 2024, December 2025 Top Goalscorer of the 2007 South American U-17 Football Championship