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Lucas Paqueta
Born: August 27, 1997
Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)
Weight: 11st 5lb (72kg)
Hometown: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Nationality: 
Brazilian
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BrazilianPosition: Midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2020-2022 | Lyon |
| 2022- | West Ham United | |
| International | 2018- | Brazil |
Sports Mole has 667 articles about Lucas Paqueta. Articles 1 to 40:
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Premier League January transfers: Confirmed deals and net spend for 2026 winter window
Keep track of every Premier League deal done and overall net spend during the 2026 January transfer window with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.Feb 3, 06:00
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Lucas Paqueta’s transfer to Flamengo explained as West Ham must “move forward” without “special” Brazilian
West Ham United head coach Nuno Espirito Santo explains why the club must “move forward” without Flamengo-bound playmaker Lucas Paqueta.Jan 29, 14:50
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West Ham lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for Premier League London derby
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how West Ham United could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Chelsea.Jan 29, 13:05
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Preview:Chelsea vs West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and West Ham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 29, 13:00
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Transfer news and rumours today: Lucas Paqueta 'bid', Sunderland 'exit', Newcastle United 'battle' for defender
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news today, including a bid for Lucas Paqueta, an exit from Sunderland and Newcastle United's battle for a player.Jan 25, 21:32
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Transfer news and rumours today: Fulham submit striker bid, Adama Traore 'U-turn', Lucas Paqueta latest
Sports Mole rounds up the newest transfer news and rumours today, including Fulham's striker offer, Adama Traore's U-turn and the latest on Lucas Paqueta's West Ham United future.Jan 25, 10:00
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Transfer news and rumours: Leeds bid 'rejected' for 25y/o attacker, Forest confirm new signing, Flamengo 'hold' Paqueta talks
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours today, including Leeds United's bid for Jorgen Strand Larsen rejected by Wolverhampton Wanderers and Nottingham Forest securing a January signing.Jan 23, 21:50
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Team News: West Ham vs. Sunderland injury, suspension lists, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League match between West Ham United and Sunderland.Jan 23, 12:30
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West Ham XI vs. Sunderland: Predicted XI for Premier League clash amid Lucas Paqueta transfer dilemma
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how West Ham United could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Sunderland.Jan 22, 10:57
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Preview:West Ham United vs Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 22, 10:47
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Team News: Tottenham vs. West Ham injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United.Jan 16, 15:00
West Ham transfer news: Lucas Paqueta to Flamengo latest as Nuno Espirito Santo makes feelings clear amid January rumours
Nuno Espirito Santo provides the latest update on Lucas Paqueta’s situation at West Ham United amid reported interest from Brazilian giants Flamengo.Jan 15, 17:40
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West Ham lineup vs. Tottenham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how West Ham United could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.Jan 15, 17:10
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Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 15, 17:00
Transfer news and rumours today: Lucas Paqueta nears West Ham 'exit' as Celtic and Liverpool evaluate January options
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news today, including Lucas Paqueta's desire to leave West Ham and Liverpool’s plan to cover for the injured Conor Bradley.Jan 14, 22:34
Transfer news and rumours today: West Ham 'reject' bid for midfielder, Villa 'interested' in Newcastle attacker
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours today, including West Ham United rejecting bid from Flamengo for Lucas Paqueta, and Aston Villa eyeing a move for William Osula.Jan 12, 23:11
West Ham transfer news: Paqueta returning to Brazil? What do we know about the Hammers star's situation
Lucas Paqueta could return to Flamengo soon. In European football since 2018, the midfielder is in advanced negotiations with the Brazilian giants after they showed interest in bringing him back from West Ham United.Jan 12, 16:35
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Team News: West Ham vs. Nottingham Forest injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Nottingham Forest.Jan 5, 20:00
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Nottingham Forest vs. West Ham: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between West Ham United and Nottingham Forest.Jan 4, 11:44
West Ham lineup vs. Nottingham Forest: Predicted XI for Premier League clash amid Lucas Paqueta injury concern
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how West Ham United could line up for Tuesday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.Jan 4, 11:17
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Preview:West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Nottingham Forest, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 4, 11:10
West Ham lineup vs. Wolves: Predicted XI with Nuno missing centre-back for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how West Ham United could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers.Jan 1, 23:53
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West Ham United 2-2 Brighton & Hove Albion: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Seagulls rescue point in penalty-mad encounter
West Ham United fail to pile pressure on their relegation rivals after they are held to a 2-2 draw by Brighton & Hove Albion in a penalty-mad Premier League encounter.Dec 30, 21:58
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West Ham United lineup vs. Brighton & Hove Albion: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how West Ham United could line up for their Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.Dec 28, 19:31
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West Ham transfer news: Lucas Paqueta dilemma and relegation battle - Hammers' 'January plans' revealed
In crisis on and off the pitch, West Ham United need to act in the market to avoid the drop, but past mistakes weigh against them.Dec 26, 06:25
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Man City vs. West Ham confirmed lineups: Haaland, Foden return as Guardiola makes seven changes for Premier League clash
Manchester City and West Ham United confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.Dec 20, 13:49
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Preview:Manchester City vs West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and West Ham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 18, 15:00
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West Ham United vs Aston Villa: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Following Sunday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Aston Villa, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.Dec 12, 12:53
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West Ham United lineup vs Aston Villa: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Espirito Santo makes three changes
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how West Ham United could line up for their Premier League clash against Aston Villa on Sunday.Dec 12, 12:29
West Ham lineup vs. Brighton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Nuno makes Lucas Paqueta decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how West Ham United could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.Dec 5, 10:14
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Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and West Ham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 5, 09:31
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Manchester United vs. West Ham United: Ruben Amorim explains why club were "always afraid" as Champions League hopes grow
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim explains the key difference this season compared to 2024-25 ahead of his team's clash against West Ham United on Thursday.Dec 4, 17:57
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Team News: Man Utd vs. West Ham injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Thursday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and West Ham United.Dec 2, 14:18
West Ham lineup vs. Man Utd: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Lucas Paqueta replacement decided
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how West Ham United could line up for Thursday's Premier League clash with Manchester United.Dec 2, 14:09
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Preview:Manchester United vs West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and West Ham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 2, 08:43
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Man United vs. West Ham: Lucas Paqueta slams FA with 46-word statement as Red Devils handed huge Premier League boost
West Ham United’s Lucas Paqueta criticises the Football Association following his red card in Sunday’s 2-0 Premier League defeat at home to Liverpool.Nov 30, 21:05
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West Ham vs. Liverpool: Head-to-head record and past meetings before Premier League clash
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Premier League rivals Liverpool and West Ham United.Nov 30, 16:54
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West Ham United 0-2 Liverpool: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Florian Wirtz stars, Alexander Isak scores
Liverpool beat West Ham United 2-0 at the London Stadium in their 13th Premier League game of the season, with Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz key to the victory.Nov 30, 14:00
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Premier League GW14: Injury news, team news, absentees and doubts for every club
Sports Mole rounds up all of the injury news, team news, absentees and doubts for every club ahead of gameweek 14 of the 2025-26 Premier League season.Nov 30, 11:19
West Ham lineup vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for Premier League clash amid Lucas Paqueta boost
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how West Ham United could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.Nov 28, 08:20
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