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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Domingues and the second or paternal family name is Piazón.
Lucas Piazon
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Personal information
Full name Gustavo Lucas Domingues Piazón[1]
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)[2]
Position(s) Forward
Winger
Team information
Current team
 Chelsea
Number 35
Youth career
2001–2006 Coritiba
2007–2008 Atlético Paranaense
2008–2011 São Paulo
2011–2012 Chelsea
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012– Chelsea 0 (0)
International career‡
2009–2010 Brazil U15 7 (10)
2011–2012 Brazil U17 15 (9)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:59, 16 August 2012 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12:59, 16 August 2012 (UTC)

Gustavo Lucas Domingues Piazón (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɡusˈtavu luˈkɐs duˈmĩɣwɛs piɐˈzɔn]; born 20 January 1994), known simply as Lucas Piazón is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Premier League club Chelsea. He is primarily a striker, although he has also been deployed as a winger, as an attacking midfielder or in the hole behind the striker. His playing style and ability have drawn comparison to Brazil international Kaká.[3]

Early life

Gustavo Lucas Domingues Piazón was born in São Paulo, to Antonio Carlos Piazón, a commercial representative, and Marizabel Domingues, a lawyer. He had a financially secure upbringing that allowed him to focus on both school and football at the same time. Both of Piazón's parent's took an active role in his career. He grew up with his sister Juliana, who is 3 years older than him[4] and was a Chelsea supporter from an early age, aspiring to play for them some day.[5][6]

When he was young, Piazón's family moved to Paraná. Piazón's football skills began to blossom at age 8. He developed an interest in futsal (indoor football) like other Brazilian footballers (such as Zico and Ronaldinho). He began playing for what is now known as Coritiba Futsal Club. At the age of 11, Piazón made the switch from indoor to grass.

Club career

Youth career

Piazón began his professional career with Coritiba. He made an impression with them becoming top scorer in every youth tournament he appeared in. The Coritiba set-up wasn’t organized enough as his parents had to fund his and other children's away trips. In 2007, he moved to more organized and neighbouring club, Atlético Paranaense. He again turned out, as Atlético reached the finals of the U-15 Copa do Brasil in 2008, which they eventually lost to São Paulo. São Paulo became very impressed with his performance and made an offer. At the age of 14, Piazón left his family behind in Curitiba and joined São Paulo. In May, the he began to attract the attention of international scouts when he helped guide São Paulo through the Brazilian qualifiers for the Premier Cup (Nike Cup). It was around this time that he was also called up by Brazil's U-15s. In August, São Paulo travelled to Manchester for the Premier Cup finals. In the Group stage, Piazón scored in the 3–0 win versus Manchester United. São Paulo then went on to beat Werder Bremen in the final match. Having graduated from the same São Paulo youth set-up that produced the likes of former Brazil captain Cafu, playmaker Kaká (The one who often compared to him because their similar looks and play style) and former Chelsea defender Juliano Belletti, Piazón constantly caught the eye when playing well for Brazil's young national sides.[citation needed]

Chelsea

In early 2011, Chelsea secured the services of Piazón by means of a pre-contract, having to fight off the interest from a number of the world's leading clubs, including Italian giants Juventus.[7] On 15 March 2011, São Paulo announced that Piazón could only play for Chelsea senior team after 20 January 2012 when he became eligible to obtain a work visa, but he would join in the 2011 summer transfer window. Chelsea announced 10 days later with Piazón passing a medical in London in early March 2011. It was reported that Chelsea paid in the region of £5 million to acquire Piazón, which could rise to £10 million depending on several clauses.[8][9] He was transferred to Chelsea during the 2011 summer transfer window and started playing for the reserves.[10][11] In an interview he stated, "[I chose Chelsea because] I like the Premier League. I think my way of playing and my skills are more suited to the Premier League."[12]

Piazón made his debut for the reserve team against Fulham, thereafter he said, 'I am able to play in the Youth Cup now,' he added. 'Everybody knows I am here to play, so my main aims for the season are to play as many youth games as possible and hopefully feature in the reserves as well, and I want to win the Youth Cup.' He also stated, 'I am enjoying the company of Ramires, Alex and, of course, David Luiz is my best friend here. He is so funny and always joking so it's nice'.[13] Piazón scored his first reserve goal in an away victory against Arsenal, just before full-time with a solo effort, inside the box before firing it into the net.[14] He has scored twice in five games for the reserves and once in six for the youth team, most notably the winner in the FA Youth Cup tie against Doncaster Rovers.[15] He won the FA Youth Cup on 9 May 2012 against Blackburn.

On 20 January 2012, his 18th birthday, Piazón obtained a work visa and became eligible to play for the Chelsea senior team. On 26 January 2012, he signed a contract extension that will keep him with the club until 2017.[16] After impressing at Under-18 and Reserve level, Piazón was given the number 35 shirt, which was previous worn by Juliano Belletti. He was an unused substitute on the Chelsea bench, on 31 January 2012, in their 1–1 league draw against Swansea City[17] and on 5 February 2012, in the 3–3 draw against Manchester United.[18] Former Chelsea manager, Villas-Boas said, after the Manchester United game: "He (Piazón) has trained more with the first team, which is very good for him. He's made great progress since arriving and in the last two games was on the bench. Unfortunately, he had no opportunity to enter, but has done a great job in the reserves team. He is a player that we have high hopes for."[19]

On 10 May 2012, Piazón was named Chelsea Young Player of the Year in his first season. He was part of the side that won the FA Youth Cup Final 24 hours earlier. "I am very happy and I didn't expect this. It has been a fantastic week for me. David Luiz and Ramires have helped me a lot here as when I came in I was alone. I hope to be at Chelsea a long time and I will keep working." he said.[20] Later that week he was named on the bench on the final day of the season, in a home game against Blackburn Rovers which Chelsea won 2–1, but was not involved in the game.[21] He told that he's looking forward to continuing his development and would like to make the breakthrough into the senior side, saying "I hope to be in the main group, train with them every day and if I have a chance to play some games." He went on to say that he's "always dreamed of playing for Chelsea."[22]

2012–13 season

The pre-season prior to the start of the 2012–13 season, Piazón was given a chance to prove himself by Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo after being taken on tour in USA, came on as a substitute in 3 of the 4 matches, making his senior debut in the 4–2 win over Seattle Sounders.[23] He scored his first goal in his second senior Chelsea appearance, the equaliser to earn Chelsea a 1–1 draw against Paris St-Germain at Yankee Stadium. Afterwards he spoke of his delight, "It was good for me, it was special, to score in my second game," said the forward.[24][25] Piazón came on, in the 3–2 defeat to the MLS All-Stars in the 2012 MLS All-Star Game[26] and was an unused substitute in the following fixture, with Fernando Torres taking his place in a 1–0 loss to AC Milan.[27]

Piazón was named in Chelsea’s 22-man Champions League squad for the 2012–13 season, along with fellow Brazilians Oscar, David Luiz and Ramires[28][29] and was chosen ahead of Florent Malouda.[30] Piazón made his competitive debut for Chelsea, starting in their League Cup fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers, which ended a 6–0 thrashing win for the Blues, also assisting the goal for Ryan Bertrand.[31] On 31 October 2012, Piazon played his second game in the League Cup against Manchester United, which ended 5-4 win for Chelsea after extra time with Piazon being substituted in the 55th minute for Eden Hazard.[32][33]

International career

Piazón has represented Brazil at both the under-15 and the under-17 levels. At under-15 level, he helped his team to second place in the South American Under-15 Football Championship of 2009 in Bolivia, being the top goalscorer with ten goals.

At the under-17 level, during an international game for Brazil's U17 squad against Paraguay, Piazón scored an extraordinary goal when he kicked the ball with such force that it broke through the side netting of the goals, in a game which they went on to lose 2–1. In 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup, he scored in a 3–3 draw against Côte d'Ivoire.

Style of play

A tactical player, he is known for his flair, passing, powerful shooting, free-kicks, penalty kicks, reading of the game and clinical finishing. Piazón commented on his playing style: "I'd say my playing style is different from typical Brazilian forwards. When you think about these, you think about dribbles and flashy moves. My football is simpler and more direct. It's more like a midfielder playing up front. I like to pass quickly. I don't hog the ball and I don't tend to run with it."[34]

The media have often drawn comparisons between Piazón and Brazilian playmaker Kaká, as the pair possess similar attributes and natural technical finesse. Piazón also somewhat resembles Kaká. However, Piazón has rejected comparisons saying: "I don't think [we are similar]", Piazón says of Kaká. "My style and his style are different because I am a winger, or a second sriker, and he is a central midfielder. He went on saying: "I don't think the comparison is because of our style. I think it is because we both played at São Paulo and maybe we can look similar on the pitch sometimes."[35][36]

Career statistics

As of 31 October 2012
Club Performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total
Club Season Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists
England Premier League FA Cup1 League Cup Europe Total
Chelsea 2012–13 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1
Career total 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1
1Also includes other competitive competitions, including the FA Community Shield.

Honours

Club

Chelsea Youth

References

  1. ^ "Premier League Clubs submit Squad Lists" (PDF). Premier League. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
  2. ^ "Piazón Profile". Chelseafc.com. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
  3. ^ "Classy Piazon proves he is ready to become the next Kaka". Goal. 29 August 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
  4. ^ "Piazon sister". ChelseaIndia.
  5. ^ "Piazon Biography". pitacodogringo. 11 June 2011. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
  6. ^ "Brazilian to Stamford Bridge". The Independent. 11 June 2011. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
  7. ^ "Brazil's best young footballers no longer available on the cheap". The Daily Telegraph. 10 June 2011. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
  8. ^ "Chelsea strike deal to sign Brazilian teenager Lucas Piazón". The Guardian. 15 March 2011. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
  9. ^ "Will Piazon stand out at Stamford Bridge?". BBC Sport. 11 April 2011. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
  10. ^ "TERMS AGREED FOR YOUNG BRAZILIAN". Chelseafc.com. 25 March 2011. Retrieved 7 April 2011.
  11. ^ [1][dead link]
  12. ^ "Chelsea teenager Lucas Piazón rejects Kaka comparisons". Give Me Football. 21 October 2011. Retrieved 2 November 2011.
  13. ^ "Youth Report: Chelsea 4 Fulham 2". Chelsea F.C. 12 November 2011. Retrieved 18 November 2011.
  14. ^ "RESERVE REPORT: ARSENAL 0 CHELSEA 4". Chelsea F.C. 21 December 2011. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  15. ^ "Chelsea sign up Brazilian starlet". Give Me Football. 26 January 2012. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  16. ^ "Piazon Signs Extension". Chelsea F.C. 26 January 2012. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  17. ^ "Piazon makes bench". BBC Sport. 31 January 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
  18. ^ "Chelsea v Man U". BBC Sport. 5 February 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
  19. ^ "AVB: Chelsea have high hopes for Lucas Piazon". Tribal Football. Retrieved 2 September 2012.
  20. ^ "Piazon pick up Chelsea award". Chelseafc.com. London. 11 May 2012.
  21. ^ "Chelsea 2–1 Blackburn" BBC Sport. 13 May 2012. Retrieved 22 May 2012.
  22. ^ "Piazon living Chelsea dream". Sky Sports. 9 July 2012. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  23. ^ "MATCH REPORT: SEATTLE SOUNDERS 2 CHELSEA 4". Chelseafc.com. Retrieved 19 July 2012.
  24. ^ "MATCH REPORT: CHELSEA 1 PARIS ST-GERMAIN 1". Chelseafc.com. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
  25. ^ "PIAZON: A SPECIAL FEELING". Chelseafc.com. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
  26. ^ "MATCH REPORT: MLS ALL-STARS 3 CHELSEA 2". Chelseafc.com. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
  27. ^ "MATCH REPORT: CHELSEA 0 AC MILAN 1". Chelseafc.com. Retrieved 29 July 2012.
  28. ^ "CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SQUAD ANNOUNCED". Chelseafc.com. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
  29. ^ "Piazon in Chelsea Champions League squad". esportes.terra.com. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
  30. ^ "CL Squad – Piazon in, Malouda out". Daily Mail. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
  31. ^ "Chelsea 6–0 Wolves". BBC Sport. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
  32. ^ "MATCH REPORT: CHELSEA 5 MANCHESTER UNITED 4 (AET)". Chelseafc.com. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
  33. ^ "Chelsea 5-4 Man Utd". BBC Sport. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
  34. ^ "Piazon Style". Telegraph. 5 February 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
  35. ^ "Lucas Piazon: "I don't think I resemble Kaká"". Samba Foot. 5 February 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
  36. ^ "Chelsea starlet: I'm not Kaka". Give Me Football. 5 February 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2012.

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