Ex-São Paulo’s Luizão eyes Brazilian stay after Criciúma spell | OneFootball

The defender Luizão, 23 years old, plans to remain in Brazilian football. Although he has received inquiries from Portuguese football and the Asian market, the former São Paulo defender has made consolidating himself in Brazil a priority. 

A São Paulo youth product with experience in English and Polish football, Luizão played last season for Criciúma. However, the defender played only three matches and terminated his contract with Tigre as early as November 2025. 

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The desire to stay

The decision to play in Brazil is linked to the athlete’s desire to establish himself consistently on the national stage. In the market, Luizão can be seen as a high-value asset, especially as he combines youth and international experience. 

“I believe that, for my career today, the best place to be is Brazil. Here I can stand out and showcase my football to the whole country,” said Luizão. 

In 2022, Luizão played 20 matches for São Paulo, scoring one goal. 

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