Lucas Moura
Brazilian footballer, PSG star
Born
August 13th, 1992
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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Professional footballer played primarily as a winger. Initiated career at São Paulo FC, where significant contributions led to domestic success. Transferred to Paris Saint-Germain, making a notable impact in Ligue 1 and UEFA competitions. Achieved remarkable fame during the 2018-2019 UEFA Champions League, particularly for a hat-trick scored against Ajax in the semi-finals, which facilitated progression to the final. Later joined Tottenham Hotspur, showcasing talent in the English Premier League.
Played for Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1
Scored a hat-trick against Ajax in 2019 Champions League semi-finals
Contributed to Tottenham Hotspur reaching the 2019 Champions League final
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