Lucas Leiva liverpool wallpaper

 Lucas Leiva liverpool wallpaper

 Lucas Leiva liverpool wallpaper

 Lucas Pezzini-Leiva (born 9 January 1987), known as Lucas, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League side Liverpool and the Brazil national team as a defensive midfielder. Lucas is the nephew of former Brazilian footballer Leivinha and also holds an Italian passport thanks to his descent from the country. Lucas is known for his workrate and vision but most of all his ability to break down opposition play with precise and tenacious tackles.

 Lucas Leiva liverpool wallpaper

 Lucas Leiva liverpool wallpaper

 On 26 July 2007, he was officially unveiled as a Liverpool player for a fee of £5 million and was given international clearance to compete in the final of the Barclays Asia Trophy.Manager Rafael Benítez was pleased with his signing, saying: "I am looking forward to seeing him score goals for Liverpool in the future and [we] believe he has the mentality and the character you need to do well in England". The next day, Lucas made his debut against Portsmouth, coming on for Mohamed Sissoko in the second half. He also won a penalty in the match against Everton after Phil Neville handballed on the line from Lucas' shot.

 Lucas Leiva liverpool wallpaper

 Lucas Leiva liverpool wallpaper

By late November, manager Benítez gave Lucas his chance to start a game in the Liverpool midfield, after easing him in during his first few months at the club. Lucas scored his first goal for Liverpool on 27 January 2008 when he curled a 25-yard shot into the top corner during an FA Cup match against Havant and Waterlooville, becoming the first Brazilian to score for Liverpool. The young Brazilian also started league games against Chelsea and Arsenal, as well as both Champions League games against Inter Milan.