Luca Meirelles

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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Oliveira and the second or paternal family name is Meirelles.
Luca Meirelles
Luca Meirelles in 2025
Personal information
Full name Luca Oliveira Meirelles
Date of birth (2007-03-15) 15 March 2007 (age 19)
Place of birth Goiânia, Brazil
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position Forward
Team information
Current team
 Shakhtar Donetsk
Number 49
Youth career
2018–2024 Santos
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024–2025 Santos 16 (0)
2025– Shakhtar Donetsk 10 (4)
International career‡
2024 Brazil U17 3 (5)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19:23, 14 December 2025 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 18:45, 21 January 2025 (UTC)

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

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Santos

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Luca Meirelles with Santos in 2025

Born in Goiânia, Goiás, Luca Meirelles joined Santos' youth setup in 2018, aged ten, after playing in a football school in his hometown.[1] He signed his first professional contract with the club on 20 July 2023, after agreeing to a three-year deal.[2]

On 12 November 2024, Luca Meirelles renewed his link with Peixe until December 2029,[3] and was promoted to the main squad two days later.[4] 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.[5]

Shakhtar Donetsk

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On 28 August 2025, Meirelles joined Ukrainian Premier League side Shakhtar Donetsk for a reported €12m fee, signing a five-year contract.[6][7]

International career

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In June 2024, Luca Meirelles was called up to the Brazil national under-17 team.[8] He played for the nation in the Cascais Luso Cup, scoring in all three matches of the competition,[9] and notably netting a hat-trick in a 16–1 win over São Tomé and Príncipe.[10]

On 22 July 2025, Luca Meirelles and Santos teammate Gabriel Bontempo were called up to the under-20 team for two friendlies against Paraguay.[11]

Career statistics

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As of 18 December 2025.[12]
Club Season League State League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Santos 2024 Série B 2 0 — — — — 2 0
2025 Série A 7 0 7 0 1 0 — — 15 0
Total 9 0 7 0 1 0 — — 17 0
Shakhtar Donetsk 2025–26 Ukrainian Premier League 10 4 — 2 2 6[a] 2 — 18 8
Career total 19 4 7 0 3 2 6 2 0 0 35 8
  1. ^ Appearances in UEFA Conference League

Honours

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Santos

Brazil U17

  • Cascais Luso Cup: 2024

Individual

References

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