Lucas Henrique Barbosa (born 22 February 2001), known as Lucas Barbosa, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Red Bull Bragantino.

Career Early career Born in Bebedouro, São Paulo, Barbosa started his career at hometown side Inter de Bebedouro at the age of eight. He subsequently represented São Paulo, Grêmio, Barretos, and returned to his first club in 2017.

Barbosa joined Novorizontino in 2018, being loaned to FC Golden State White for the 2019 Dallas Cup. On 11 September 2019, he signed for Santos' under-20 side on loan.

Santos

On 16 September 2020, Barbosa signed a permanent five-year deal with Peixe, who paid R$ 300,000 for 80% of his economic rights. He made his first team debut the following 18 April, starting in a 2–1 Campeonato Paulista home win against Inter de Limeira.

Barbosa scored his first professional goal on 27 February 2022, netting his team's second in a 2–2 home draw against former side Novorizontino. He made his Série A debut on 9 April, replacing fellow youth graduate Marcos Leonardo in a 0–0 away draw against Fluimnense.

On 11 July 2023, after being regularly used by previous head coach Odair Hellmann, Barbosa was separated from the first team squad by new head coach Paulo Turra.

Loan to Coritiba On 28 July 2023, Barbosa joined fellow top-tier side Coritiba on loan until the end of the year. He featured rarely as the club suffered relegation.

Loan to Juventude On 2 January 2024, Barbosa was loaned to Juventude also in the first division, until December. He became an undisputed starter for the club, also scoring regularly; he also became the club's top scorer in 15 years after reaching 13 goals in November.

Red Bull Bragantino On 6 January 2025, Barbosa was announced at Red Bull Bragantino on a five-year deal, for a rumoured fee of R$ 16 million.

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSantos2021Série A002000001Appearance(s) in Copa Paulista030202226261306Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana1—4142023401024140—223Total3021837110110667Coritiba (loan)2023Série A50————50Juventude (loan)2024Série A33715483——5614Red Bull Bragantino2025Série A00000000—00Career total6893371541011012721

References

External links Santos FC profile