Luciano de Souza (Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation: [luˈsjɐ̃nu dʒi ˈsowzɐ]; born 21 August 1972), sometimes known mononymously as Luciano, is a Brazilian-Greek former professional footballer and current football manager.[1] His main strengths were his technique and free kick ability, along with long distance shots.
.JPG) Luciano in 2010 playing for Panachaiki | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 21 August 1972 | ||
| Place of birth | Volta Redonda, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Panetolikos (youth coach) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1990–1991 | São José | ||
| 1992 | Corinthians | ||
| 1992 | Internacional | ||
| 1993 | Portuguesa | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1994–1995 | Santos | 0 | (0) |
| 1995–1998 | Skoda Xanthi | 64 | (19) |
| 1996 | → Kastoria (loan) | 14 | (5) |
| 1998–2001 | Olympiacos | 57 | (13) |
| 2001–2002 | PAOK | 9 | (0) |
| 2002–2004 | AEL Limassol | 31 | (9) |
| 2004 | Portuguesa | 0 | (0) |
| 2004–2006 | Skoda Xanthi | 34 | (20) |
| 2006 | Panionios | 14 | (10) |
| 2006–2008 | Atromitos | 49 | (9) |
| 2008–2009 | PAS Giannina | 27 | (6) |
| 2009–2010 | Skoda Xanthi | 15 | (1) |
| 2010–2011 | Panachaiki | 9 | (6) |
| 2011 | AEL Kalloni | 0 | (0) |
| Total | 323 | (78) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2011–2012 | AEL Kalloni | ||
| 2012 | AEL Kalloni (assistant) | ||
| 2011–2012 | Egaleo | ||
| 2013–2014 | Glyfada | ||
| 2014 | Niki Volos | ||
| 2014 | Panargiakos | ||
| 2015–2016 | Ilisiakos | ||
| 2016–2018 | Xanthi (assistant) | ||
| 2018–2019 | Panetolikos (youth) | ||
| 2019–2020 | Panetolikos (assistant) | ||
| 2020– | Panetolikos (youth) | ||
| 2020 | Panetolikos (caretaker) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
After beginning in Brazil with Santos FC, de Souza spent his entire playing career in Greece (save for two seasons in neighbours Cyprus), at one point playing for Olympiacos FC from 1998 to 2001, where he won three Greek League titles and one Greek Cup.
He also represented Skoda Xanthi, Kastoria FC, PAOK FC, AEL Limassol, Panionios FC, Atromitos F.C., PAS Giannina F.C., Panachaiki and Kalloni, where he ended his career in order to be their head coach.
Honours
editOlympiacos