Lucas João

Sheffield Wednesday On 31 July 2015, Lucas João joined former teammate Marco Matias at English club Sheffield Wednesday, agreeing to a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee. He made his debut in the Football League Championship on 8 August, replacing Atdhe Nuhiu for the last 13 minutes of a 2–0 win against Bristol City. He scored his first goal three days later, in a 4–1 victory over Mansfield Town in the League Cup, also at Hillsborough.

Lucas João was one of three players on target on 27 October 2015 as Wednesday defeated Arsenal 3–0 at home to reach the fifth round of the League Cup. On 30 January 2017, he moved to fellow second-tier team Blackburn Rovers on loan until the end of the season.

Reading Lucas João joined Reading on 6 August 2019, on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee three days after scoring against them at the service of Sheffield Wednesday. The first goal for his new club came on his second Championship appearance, but in a 2–1 away loss to Hull City.

On 5 September 2020, Lucas João scored a hat-trick in a 3–1 win against Colchester United in the EFL Cup. He ended the league season as the fifth highest goalscorer with 19, as the Royals missed the playoffs by one place.

On 17 May 2023, after refusing to travel with the squad for their last away fixture of the campaign after relegation was confirmed, Reading announced that Lucas João would leave the Madejski Stadium at the end of his contract.

Later career Lucas João signed for Chinese Super League club Shanghai Port on 28 July 2023. In February 2024, having been crowned champion, he moved to the Qatar Stars League with Umm Salal on a short-term contract.

On 9 September 2024, Lucas João joined Persian Gulf Pro League champions Persepolis on a one-year deal. The 31-year-old returned to Nacional in July 2025, signing a two-year contract from Turkey's Ümraniyespor one decade after leaving.

Lucas João moved to the Angolan Girabola with Petro Atlético on 27 June 2026.

International career Portugal Lucas João won five caps for Portugal at youth level, including three for the under-21s. He was first called up to the full side on 6 November 2015, with manager Fernando Santos picking him ahead of friendlies against Russia and Luxembourg. He made his debut in the former match, featuring 18 minutes in the 1–0 loss in Krasnodar.

Angola In March 2022, Lucas João was selected by Angola for friendlies with Guinea Bissau and Equatorial Guinea to be held later that month.

Career statistics Club

International

Scores and results list Angola's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Lucas João goal. No. !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition

Individual EFL Championship Player of the Month: February 2022