Luciano Martins

Luciano Luís Turconi Martins (born 3 March 1963) is a Brazilian former footballer who last played as a striker for TP-Lahti.

Luciano Martins
Personal information
Full name Luciano Luís Turconi Martins
Date of birth (1963-03-03) 3 March 1963
Place of birth Brazil
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1985–1986 Reipas Lahti
1986–1987 Portimonense 21 (7)
1987–1988 FC 08 Homburg 19 (0)
1988–1991 Portimonense 67 (10)
1991–1992 Rio Ave 22 (3)
1992 Ilves 20 (5)
1994–1996 FC Kuusysi 36+ (12+)
1997–1999 FC Lahti
1999–2001 FC Hämeenlinna
2002 TP-Lahti
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

Martins grew up in Porto Alegre, Brazil.[1]

Playing career

In 1986, Martins signed for Portuguese side Portimonense, where he was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[2] In 1987, he signed for German Bundesliga side FC 08 Homburg, where he helped the club achieve a 3-2 league win over German side FC Bayern on 22 August 1987, which he has regarded as one of the highlights of his playing career.[3] In 1994, he signed for Finnish side FC Kuusysi, where he worked as a translator for the club's other Brazilian players.[4] In 1997, he signed for Finnish second tier[5] side FC Lahti, helping the club earn promotion to the Finnish top flight. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[6]

Managerial career

After retiring from professional football, Martins worked as assistant manager of Finnish side FC Lahti.[7]

Post-playing career

After retiring from professional football, Martins worked as the owner of Finland-based Italian restaurant Mamma Mia.[8]

Personal life

Martins is a Finnish citizen, is Brazilian of Italian and Portuguese descent, and has a daughter.[9] He can speak German, English, and Portuguese.[3]

References
  1. "Luciano Martins pinnistelee ollakseen hiljaa täydessä hississä eikä suostu pitämään pitkiä kalsareita". uusilahti.fi.
  2. "Entrevista a Luciano Martins".
  3. "Luciano Luis Turconi Martins (49) remembers David vs Goliath". fussballundfrauen.com.
  4. "Luciano Martins pääsee tulkin töistä kentälle". hs.fi.
  5. https://www.veikkausliiga.com/uutiset/2016/05/31/luciano-martins-valittiin-fc-lahden-hall-of-fameen%7Ctitle=Luciano Martins valittiin FC Lahden Hall of Fameen}}
  6. "Luciano Martins - Uusi Lahti article".
  7. "Luciano Martins - Etelä-Suomen Sanomat article".
  8. "Luciano Martins - Kauppa Suomi article".
  9. "Luciano on nyt Suomen kansalainen - "Sinä teet sen maan jossa asut"". uusilahti.fi.
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