Lucas João

Nacional

Born in Lisbon of Angolan descent, Lucas João started playing football with amateurs Beira Mar Atlético Clube Almada. In 2011 he signed with Nacional, where he spent his last year as a junior. Lucas João made his senior debut with lowly Mirandela, on loan. He returned to the Madeirans for the 2013–14 season, making his Primeira Liga debut on 15 September 2013 against Arouca after coming on as a 78th-minute substitute, in a 0–1 home loss. Lucas João scored his first goal(s) in the top flight on 11 January 2015, his brace helping to defeat Boavista 2–1 at home. He netted a further six – seven overall – during the campaign, as his team finished in seventh position.

Sheffield Wednesday

On 31 July 2015, Lucas João joined former teammate Marco Matias at English club Sheffield Wednesday, agreeing to a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee. He made his debut in the Football League Championship on 8 August, replacing Atdhe Nuhiu for the last 13 minutes of a 2–0 win against Bristol City. He scored his first goal three days later, in a 4–1 victory over Mansfield Town in the League Cup, also at Hillsborough. Lucas João was one of three players on target on 27 October 2015 as Wednesday defeated Arsenal 3–0 at home to reach the fifth round of the League Cup. On 30 January 2017, he moved to fellow second-tier team Blackburn Rovers on loan until the end of the season.

Reading

Lucas João joined Reading on 6 August 2019, on a four-year deal for an…

Portugal

Lucas João won five caps for Portugal at youth level, including three for the under-21s. He was first called up to the full side on 6 November 2015, with manager Fernando Santos picking him ahead of friendlies against Russia and Luxembourg. He made his debut in the former match, featuring 18 minutes in the 1–0 loss in Krasnodar.

Angola

In March 2022, Lucas João was selected by Angola for friendlies with Guinea Bissau and Equatorial Guinea to be held later that month.

Club

As of match played 11 May 2026

International

As of match played 11 June 2024

Scores and results list Angola's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Lucas João goal.

Shanghai Port

Chinese Super League: 2023 Petro Atlético

Supertaça de Angola: 2026 Individual

EFL Championship Player of the Month: February 2022