Lucas Severino

Club career

Rennes Lucas Severino was born in Ribeirão Preto. He began his career in Brazil with Botafogo (SP) and then Atlético Paranaense. He moved to Ligue 1 side Rennes for €21 million. He made 72 league appearances with the side over three seasons, scoring six goals.

FC Tokyo On 1 January 2004, Lucas Severino signed for J1 League FC Tokyo on a free transfer. He played four seasons for the club, winning the J.League Cup in 2004.

Gamba Osaka On 1 January 2008, after four years at FC Tokyo, Lucas Severino moved to J1 League club Gamba Osaka on a free transfer.

Return to FC Tokyo After three years with Gamba Osaka and a short spell in Brazil for Atlético Paranaense in 2011 Lucas retired from the game. However, in July 2011, he returned to sign for his former club FC Tokyo in the J2 League. His return helped FC Tokyo to promotion from J2 League back to the J1 League.

International career Lucas Severino made fourteen appearances for Brazil U23, appearing in the 2000 Summer Olympics, where he played three matches.

Personal life His sons, Pedro and João Victor, also became professional football players, having started their careers at Botafogo-SP.

Career statistics

Honours Club AFC Champions League – 2008 Pan-Pacific Championship – 2008 Emperor's Cup – 2008, 2009, 2011 J.League Cup – 2004