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Lucas Paquetá

Lucas Paquetá is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Lucas Paquetá is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He began his senior career at Flamengo, later played for AC Milan, Lyon, and West Ham United, and returned to Flamengo in 2026. Known for his attacking midfield role, he won the UEFA Europa Conference League with West Ham United in his first season.

Club career

Paquetá developed in Flamengo's youth system and made his senior breakthrough in 2016, winning the 2016 Copa São Paulo de Juniores with the club. He moved to AC Milan in 2019 and later transferred to Lyon. He joined West Ham United in 2022 and won the UEFA Europa Conference League in his first season. He returned to Flamengo in 2026.

Playing style

Paquetá is primarily used as an attacking midfielder, but he can also play centrally or on the left. His preferred foot is left.

Honours

Paquetá won the 2016 Copa São Paulo de Juniores with Flamengo and the 2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League with West Ham United.

International career

Paquetá is a Brazilian footballer and represents the Brazil national team. The sources identify him as a Brazil national team player, though they provide limited detail on his tournament record.

Key facts

  • Started his senior career at Flamengo and won the 2016 Copa São Paulo de Juniores.
  • Moved to AC Milan in 2019 and later to Lyon.
  • Joined West Ham United in 2022 and won the UEFA Europa Conference League in his first season.
  • Returned to Flamengo in 2026.
  • Primarily an attacking midfielder but can also play centrally or on the left.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may know Paquetá through Premier League coverage while he was at West Ham United and through international football broadcasts featuring Brazil.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Lucas Paquetá?
He is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder and is known for his time at Flamengo, AC Milan, Lyon, and West Ham United.
What position does he play?
He is mainly listed as an attacking midfielder, with additional roles in central midfield and left midfield.
When was Lucas Paquetá born?
He was born on 27 August 1997.
What clubs has he played for?
He has played for Flamengo, AC Milan, Lyon, West Ham United, and returned to Flamengo in 2026.
What is he known for winning at West Ham United?
He won the UEFA Europa Conference League in his debut season with West Ham United.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucas_Paquet%C3%A1
    Supports: Career timeline, Flamengo youth and senior start, moves to AC Milan, Lyon, West Ham United, and return to Flamengo in 2026.
  2. Premier League — https://www.premierleague.com/en/players/224024/lucas-paqueta/overview
    Supports: Nationality, date of birth, preferred foot, appearances, goals, assists.
  3. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lucas-paqueta/profil/spieler/444523
    Supports: Full name, birthplace, height, positions, citizenship, and club details.
  4. Sky Sports — https://www.skysports.com/football/player/163943/lucas-paqueta
    Supports: Player profile, position, and Brazil international context.