AngolaLucas João: profile
Lucas João (born 4 September 1993 in Lisbon, Portugal) is an Angolan footballer who plays as a forward for Reading F.C..
João made the step into senior football with C.D. Nacional in 2012. He has played for 4 clubs in 2 countries since 2012. His most appearances came at C.D. Nacional (2013–2015), where he made 46 appearances and scored 6 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 119 appearances and 25 goals.
At international level, João has represented Portugal (2015–present).
Lisbon has produced 32 footballers in our database, including Bruno Varela, Wagner Pina and Telmo Arcanjo.
Key facts
- Club career
- 2012–present (15 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Portugal and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.21 (25 in 119)
- Latest move
- Reading F.C. (06 Aug 2019)
- Shares a birthday with
- Senou Coulibaly, Walid Mesloub and Moutaz Neffati (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 |  C.D. Nacional |
Primeira Liga | 46 | 7 |
| 2012–2013 | SC Mirandela |
Segunda Divisão | 27 | 12 |
| 2013–2015 | C.D. Nacional |
Primeira Liga | 46 | 6 |
| 2015– |  Sheffield Wednesday F.C. |
EFL League One | – | – |
| 2019– | Reading F.C. |
EFL League One | – | – |
| Total | 119 | 25 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Portugal U20 |
Under-20 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | Portugal U21 |
Under-21 | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 | Portugal U20 |
Under-20 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015– | Portugal |
Senior | – | – |
| 2016– | Portugal Olympic |
Under-23 | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Lucas João?
Lucas João was born on 4 September 1993, which makes him 33 years old.
Where was Lucas João born?
Lucas João was born in Lisbon, Portugal.
Which national team does Lucas João play for?
Lucas João plays international football for Portugal.
Which clubs has Lucas João played for?
Lucas João's recorded clubs are C.D. Nacional, SC Mirandela, Sheffield Wednesday F.C. and Reading F.C..
What team does Lucas João play for now?
According to the latest data, Lucas João plays for Reading F.C..
How tall is Lucas João?
Lucas João is 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) tall.
What position does Lucas João play?
Lucas João plays as a forward.
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