Quick Facts
Biography
Lucas Antônio Silva de Oliveira (born 26 August 1984), commonly known as Lucas Silva, is a Brazilian football midfielder, who plays for Chiapas in Mexico. He holds Mexican citizenship.
Career
Lucas signed a five-year contract with Olaria on 1 April 2002. He then signed for Estudiantes de Altamira of Mexico on 13 August 2003. He played for Estudiantes Santander in Clausura 2004 and Apertura 2004. He then played for Correcaminos in the whole Apertura 2005 and Clausura 2006 and season. He played for Dorados de Sinaloa since Apertura 2006.
On 1 June 2008 he returned to Brazil, signing 5-year deal with Villa Rio and immediately loaned to Botafogo in 6-month deal. in January 2009 the loan was extended. In June he returned to Mexico for Atlante, but for its reserve team Atlante UTN at Liga de Ascenso. He also played twice at 2009 FIFA Club World Cup. In 2010 he left for Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz for 2010 Liga de Ascenso Bicentenario. On June 2013, after a short period of time playing for Deportivo Toluca he was signed to play for the CF Monterrey.
On December 11, 2015 Pachuca officially announced that Lucas Silva will be their new signing for the Clausura 2016 following a dreadful season for Cruz Azul who ended in 14th place in the Apertura 2015
Honours
- Pachuca
- Liga MX: Clausura 2016