Lucas Paqueta biography, career earnings and net worth

• Lucas Paqueta is a professional footballer who plays for West Ham United and the Brazil national team
• The talented Brazilian has done great things for the beautiful game and has proved to be a fantastic asset to Diego Moyes

Lucas Paqueta biography brings you facts about his early life, career, personal life, earnings, endorsements and net worth.

To begin with, his real name is Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima. The nickname Paqueta came about because of his admiration of Paqueta Island and the eponymous neighbourhood where his parents raised him.

Lucas Paqueta is a professional footballer who plays for West Ham United and the Brazil national team. Known for his versatility, which he has used to set the world alight, Paqueta is one of the foremost attacking midfielders in terms of on-field production.

Lucas Paqueta. Photo/ West Ham United.

The talented Brazilian has done great things for the beautiful game and is, without a doubt, a fantastic asset to David Moyes. However, not every football fan has read an in-depth version of Lucas Paqueta biography.

Lucas Paqueta Biography

Full Name                                            Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima

Date of Birth                                       27 August 1997

Age                                                      25

Place of Birth                                       Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Nationality                                           Brazilian

Source of Wealth                                 Football

Occupation                                           Footballer

Marital Status                                       Married

Career

The heart of Lucas Paqueta biography is his football journey, which started at Flamengo. He was ten years old when he joined the youth system of Flamengo. Paqueta was part of the Flamengo youth team that won the 2016 Copa Sao Paulo de Juniores title.

In March 2016, Paqueta became a professional, extending his contract with Flamengo to 2020. He made his debut a few days later in a Rio de Janeiro State League match as Flamengo beat Bangu 3-1.

Paqueta impressed with his performance at Flamengo, attracting the attention of European clubs. In January 2019, the attacking midfielder completed a move to Serie A side AC Milan. Flamengo and AC Milan had agreed on Paqueta’s transfer in October 2018.

The Brazilian midfielder spent one season with AC Milan before continuing his football journey in France where he joined Lyon. In France, he spent two seasons and was elected the best foreign player in the French Championship, Ligue 1. He beat fellow Brazilian Marquinhos, Canadian leader of Lille Jonathan David and Lens midfielder Seko Fofana.

Lucas Paqueta biography. Photo/ West Ham United.

Lucas Paqueta joined West Ham in the summer of 2022 for a club record fee. He scored his first goal for the Premier League side during a league match against Leeds United on 4 January 2023.

Career Earnings

During the 2019-20 season, Paqueta earned 3.15 million Euros playing for AC Milan. His salary per season increased to 3.25 million Euros when he joined Lyon the following season.

Paqueta’s salary at West Ham for the 2022-23 season will be 7.80 million Euros. His weekly salary is 150,000 Euros.

Paqueta signed a five-year contract with West Ham which will expire on 30 June 2027. This means that he will be earning 7.80 million Euros every season playing for the Premier League side up to the end of the 2026-27 season.

Net Worth And Endorsements

Lucas Paqueta has a net worth of $10 million as of 2023. His prime sources of earnings are his football contracts, bonuses, endorsements and sponsorship posts.

Paqueta is a Nike-endorsed athlete. The West Ham midfielder will wear the Nike Phantom GT2 DF soccer cleats the whole of this season.

Personal Life

On this part of Lucas Paqueta biography, we find out about his character, parents and wife. Paqueta is an extrovert who is humorous and full of enthusiasm. He is described as a gentleman who lives an atypical football life.

The Brazilian footballer is married to Maria Eduarda Fournier. The couple dated for a short while, just ten months, before finally tying the knot in 2018. As of now, they have two sons – Benicio and Filippo.

Paqueta’s parents are Marcelo de Lima (father) and Cristiane Tolentino (mother). He has an older brother, Matheus, who is also a footballer.

FAQs

How old is Lucas Paqueta?

Born on 27 August 1997, Lucas Paqueta is 25 years old.

How many kids does Lucas Paqueta have?

Lucas Paqueta has two children – Benicio and Filippo.

Who is Lucas Paqueta’s wife?

Lucas Paqueta is married to Maria Eduarda Fournier.

How much did Lucas Paqueta cost West Ham?

Lucas Paqueta cost West Ham 51 million Euros, as per Sky Sports.

Why is Lucas called Paqueta? 

Lucas’ nickname came because of his admiration of Paqueta Island and the eponymous neighbourhood where his parents raised him.