Lucas Silva is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Portuguese club Porto and the Brazil national team. Born on June 14, 1988 in São Paulo, he began his career with Santos, where he made his debut in 2006.

In 2011, Silva moved to Italian Serie A club Inter Milan on a free transfer, becoming their first signing since the club's founding in 1905. He made his Serie A debut against Bologna on October 27, 2011.

In 2013, Silva signed a four-year contract with English Premier League club Manchester United. After impressing with United's training facilities in England, he was loaned out to Italian club Internazionale. In 2016, Silva returned to Inter Milan, where he won two Serie A titles before moving back to Inter in 2018.

Silva has also represented Brazil at various levels, including youth, senior, and international level. He played for the Brazil under-20 squad from 2006 until 2010, before being called up to the senior side by coach Sócrates. He earned his first cap in 2010 and went on to play in numerous international matches, helping Brazil qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and reaching the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup.

Despite his impressive performances, Silva has been criticized for his aggressive style of play, often leading to fouls and disqualifications. Some have argued that his high energy levels and tendency to make mistakes detract from his defensive abilities. However, Silva remains a key player for his club and country, and his contributions to both clubs and the national team continue to be celebrated worldwide.

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