Luiz Lúcio Reis Júnior

Luiz Lúcio Reis Júnior (born 14 January 2001), known as Júnior Reis or Luiz Júnior, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for La Liga club Villarreal.

Club career Early career Born in Picos, Piauí, Júnior began his career with . After playing for the under-17 squad, he made his senior debut on 9 April 2017, starting in a 3–2 Campeonato Paulista Segunda Divisão home win over Barcelona Capela.

In 2019, after playing for the youth sides of Mirassol Futebol Clube, Júnior moved to Portugal and joined F.C. Famalicão, initially for the under-19 squad.

Famalicão After playing for the under-23 team, Júnior made his professional debut with Famalicão on 27 November 2020, in a 2–0 Primeira Liga loss to F.C. Paços de Ferreira. The following 25 February, after a further ten appearances for the main squad, he signed a permanent deal with the club until 2026.

On 7 November 2023, after establishing himself as an undisputed start, Júnior signed a new five-year contract with Famalicão.

Villarreal On 20 August 2024, Júnior joined La Liga side Villarreal on a six-year contract.

Career statistics

Honours Individual Primeira Liga Goalkeeper of the Month: September 2023, October/November 2023