Luca Meirelles

Luca Oliveira Meirelles (born 15 March 2007) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Ukrainian Premier League club Shakhtar Donetsk.

Club career

Santos

Born in Goiânia, Goiás, Luca Meirelles joined Santos' youth setup in 2018, aged ten, after playing in a football school in his hometown. He signed his first professional contract with the club on 20 July 2023, after agreeing to a three-year deal.

On 12 November 2024, Luca Meirelles renewed his link with Peixe until December 2029, and was promoted to the main squad two days later. He made his professional debut on 17 November, coming on as a late substitute for Giuliano in a 2–0 home loss to CRB, as the club was already champions.

Shakhtar Donetsk On 28 August 2025, Meirelles joined Ukrainian Premier League side Shakhtar Donetsk for a reported €12m fee, signing a five-year contract.

International career In June 2024, Luca Meirelles was called up to the Brazil national under-17 team. He played for the nation in the Cascais Luso Cup, scoring in all three matches of the competition, and notably netting a hat-trick in a 16–1 win over São Tomé and Príncipe.

On 22 July 2025, Luca Meirelles and Santos teammate Gabriel Bontempo were called up to the under-20 team for two friendlies against Paraguay.

Career statistics

Honours Santos 2024 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 2024

Shakhtar Donetsk Ukrainian Premier League: 2025–26

Brazil U17 Cascais Luso Cup: 2024

Individual 2024 Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-17 top scorer: 14 goals 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-20 top scorer: 13 goals