Lucas Veríssimo's numbers on his Santos return | OneFootball

Lucas Veríssimo marked his return to Santos on the right foot. The center-back was given the captain’s armband by Cuca and delivered a very solid performance in the goalless draw with Cruzeiro in the eighth round of the Brazilian Championship. The defender posted good numbers and left a strong impression in his comeback.

In addition to keeping a clean sheet, Lucas Veríssimo was Santos’ standout player. He recorded 11 defensive actions, winning every aerial duel and recovering two balls. The center-back was dribbled past only once during the match and also made 11 clearances.

Playing out from the back

Another highlight of Lucas Veríssimo’s performance was his ball distribution. The defender completed 30 of his 39 attempted passes, for a 77% success rate.

Lucas Veríssimo’s career

Veríssimo joined Santos’ youth academy in 2013 and got his first chance with the senior team in 2016. The following year, he stood out and became a regular starter. He has made 191 appearances for the first team, along with seven goals and three assists.

He had been playing in Qatari football since January 2024, when he left Corinthians, a club he represented in 18 matches. The center-back also had a spell at Benfica in Portugal.

For Al-Wakrah, where he had been playing until then on loan from Al-Duhail, the Brazilian made 14 appearances.

Santos’ situation in the Brazilian Championship

After drawing with Cruzeiro, Santos reached seven points and moved out of the relegation zone. The Alvinegro Praiano sit in 16th place, one point ahead of Botafogo, who are 17th.

Santos’ next match

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