Luis Otávio Costa de Aquino (born 12 April 2007) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Major League Soccer club Orlando City.
Club career Internacional Born in Beberibe, Ceará, Luis Otávio joined Internacional's youth sides in October 2022, from local side . In April 2024, he signed his first professional contract with the club.
Luis Otávio made his professional – and Série A – debut on 19 October 2024, coming on as a late substitute for Wesley in a 1–0 home win over rivals Grêmio.
Orlando City On 26 December 2025, Luis Otávio signed with Major League Soccer club Orlando City on a two-season contract with a club option for another year in exchange for a $3.2 million transfer fee and 60% of his rights. On 7 March 2026, Luis Otávio made his debut for Orlando City as a starter against New York City FC, but the club fell 5–0 in their joint-worst defeat in their history after their starting goalkeeper, Maxime Crépeau, received a red card in the 16th-minute of the game for handling the ball outside the penalty box. On 22 April, Luis Otávio scored his first goal of his professional career when he scored the first goal of a 4–1 win over Charlotte FC.
International career On 13 March 2026, Luis Otávio received his first international call-up after being selected by Brazil U20 coach Paulo Victor Gomes for two friendlies against Paraguay on 28 and 31 March.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueState leagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsInternacional2024Série A60000000—602025Série A200200000—220Total26020000000280Orlando City2026Major League Soccer201—20—20241Career total46120200020521
Honours Internacional Campeonato Gaúcho: 2025
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