Lucas Paquetá

Lucas Paquetá is one of the most creative and talented midfielders in world football of his generation. Born in Rio de Janeiro, the number 11 shirt for West Ham United combines game vision, refined technique and an ability to emerge to score decisive goals, establishing himself as a reference in his position both for the club and the Brazilian National Team. Developed through Flamengo's youth academy, Paquetá made his debut in the rubro-negro team and quickly caught the attention of Europe. In January 2019 he was signed by AC Milan for approximately 35 million euros, becoming one of the biggest investments of the Milanese club in that period. Despite an irregular spell in Italy, he resurrected himself at Olympique Lyonnais in France, where he rediscovered his best football and became a key player in Ligue 1. In 2022 he was signed by West Ham United from the Premier League for approximately 60 million euros, establishing himself as one of the main stars of English football. For the Brazilian National Team, he participated in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where Brazil was eliminated in the quarter-finals against Croatia on penalties. His unique style, with short dribbles and passes in tight spaces, places him among the most complete midfielders of the present day.