Lucas Veríssimo

• Full name: Lucas Imperador Valença da Silva Veríssimo
• Date of birth: June 11, 1995
• Place of birth: Barra Mansa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Nationality: Brazilian
• Position: Centre-back (central defender)
• Preferred foot: Right

Career overview (selected clubs)

• Santos FC — Youth product and senior team: Lucas Veríssimo progressed through Santos' youth academy and broke into the first team. He established himself as a key central defender for Santos, known for strong defensive positioning, aerial ability, and composure on the ball. His performances at Santos (primarily 2016–2020) earned him recognition domestically and interest from abroad.
• Benfica — Transferred to SL Benfica in Portugal in January 2020. At Benfica he continued his career in European competition, though injuries and competition for places affected regularity at times.
• Other moves / loans — After Benfica, Veríssimo spent time on loan at other clubs (including a loan back to Brazil with Corinthians in 2022), with later moves depending on season and contract status.

Playing style and strengths

• Strong in aerial duels and set-piece defending.
• Good reading of the game and tackling in one-on-one situations.
• Comfortable carrying the ball out of defence and starting build-ups.
• Leadership qualities for a central defender; organized backline presence.

Honours & notable achievements

• Santos: Part of squads competing in domestic and continental competitions; helped Santos reach finals and notable league positions during his spell.
• Benfica: Member of Benfica squad during domestic cup and league campaigns; exact honours depend on the seasons involved.

International career

• Lucas Veríssimo has been called up to Brazil national team squads and earned senior call-ups; full senior caps have been limited relative to Brazil's depth at centre-back, but he has been in the national team picture when form and fitness allowed.

Notes

• Transfer details, current club and statistics (appearances, goals) change over time; for the most up-to-date club, caps and goals, consult the latest club roster or a live database (club websites, league records, or reputable football statistic sites).