Luiz Henrique (footballer, born 2001)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Rosa and the second or paternal family name is da Silva.
Luiz Henrique
Personal information
Full name Luiz Henrique André Rosa da Silva
Date of birth (2001-01-02) 2 January 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Petrópolis, Brazil
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Right winger
Team information
Current team
 Botafogo
Number 7
Youth career
2010–2020 Fluminense
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2022 Fluminense 89 (10)
2022–2024 Real Betis 47 (1)
2024– Botafogo 31 (6)
International career‡
2024– Brazil 4 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 October 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 October 2024

Luiz Henrique André Rosa da Silva (born 2 January 2001) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Botafogo and the Brazil national team.

Club career

Fluminense

Born in Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Henrique joined Fluminense's youth setup in 2010, aged 9.[1] He made his first team – and Série A – debut on 12 August 2020, coming on as a second-half substitute for Nenê in a 1–1 home draw against Palmeiras.[2]

On 7 September 2020, Luiz Henrique renewed his contract until September 2025.[3] He scored his first professional goal on 17 October, netting the opener in a 2–2 home draw against Ceará.

Betis

In summer 2022 Luiz Henrique moved to La Liga Real Betis having agreed a contract until 2028.[4]

Botafogo

On 31 January 2024, John Textor, owner of Eagle Football and majority shareholder of Botafogo, announced the signing of Luiz Henrique, after a media repercussion of the then current biggest signing in Brazilian football, worth 106.6 million reais. The athlete will play for one season wearing the Botafogo shirt.[5]

At the State Championship, against Volta Redonda, in the second game for Botafogo, Luiz Henrique felt his calf and left the field in the 32nd minute of the second half.[6] The injury was confirmed by Botafogo on February 16, in an official statement.[7]

Luiz Henrique only returned to play for Botafogo on March 31, in the 2-0 victory over Boavista, in the second game of the Rio Cup final. The striker played for the opening 45 minutes.[8]

International career

Luiz Henrique made his debut for the Brazil national team on 6 September 2024 in a World Cup qualifier against Ecuador at the Estádio Couto Pereira. He started and played 62 minutes as Brazil won 1–0.[9]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 24 October 2024[10]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League State league Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Fluminense 2020 Série A 26 2 0 0 2 0 — — 28 2
2021 33 6 6 0 6 1 10[a] 0 — 55 7
2022 14 2 10 0 3 1 10[b] 2 — 37 4
Total 73 10 16 0 11 2 20 2 — 120 14
Betis 2022–23 La Liga 33 1 — 2 0 7[c] 2 1[d] 0 43 3
2023–24 14 0 — 2 1 5[c] 0 — 21 1
Total 47 1 — 4 1 12 2 1 0 64 4
Botafogo Série A Série A 28 6 3 0 4 1 11[a] 3 — 46 10
Career total 148 17 19 0 19 4 43 7 1 0 230 28
  1. ^ a b Appearances in Copa Libertadores
  2. ^ Four appearances and one goal in Copa Libertadores, six appearances and one goal in Copa Sudamericana
  3. ^ a b Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
  4. ^ Appearance(s) in Supercopa de España

International

As of match played 15 October 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Brazil 2024 4 2
Total 4 2

Scores and results list Brazil's goal tally first.

List of international goals scored by Luiz Henrique
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 10 October 2024 Estadio Nacional, Santiago, Chile 3  Chile 2–1 2–1 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
2 15 October 2024 Arena BRB Mané Garrincha, Brasília, Brazil 4  Peru 4–0 4–0

References

  1. ^ "Cria de Xerém, Luiz Henrique encanta Odair no Fluminense e "fura fila" em início no profissional" [Xérem-made, Luiz Henrique charms Odair at Fluminense and "jump the line" in his professional beginnings] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 18 August 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Artilheiros marcam, mas Fluminense e Palmeiras ficam no empate no Maracanã" [Goalscorers score, but Fluminense and Palmeiras and up drawing at the Maracanã] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 12 August 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Fluminense renova com Luiz Henrique, recém-promovido da base, até setembro de 2025" [Fluminense renew with Luiz Henrique, recently promoted from the youth setup, until September 2025] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 7 September 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  4. ^ "OFICIAL: Real Betis confirma contratação de Luiz Henrique, do Fluminense". TNT Sports (in Portuguese). 1 July 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
  5. ^ Redação (1 February 2024). "Com provocação a rivais, Botafogo mostra poderio financeiro e anuncia contratação de Luiz Henrique". Fogo na Rede (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  6. ^ Redação (15 February 2024). "Luiz Henrique sente panturrilha contra o Volta Redonda e preocupa Botafogo às vésperas da Libertadores". Fogo na Rede (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  7. ^ Redação (16 February 2024). "Botafogo lança nota para revelar grau da lesão de Luiz Henrique; leia". Fogo na Rede (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  8. ^ "Luiz Henrique analisa primeiro tempo do Botafogo contra o Boavista: 'Jogando bem, mas precisamos ajustar a última bola'". Fogo na Rede (in Brazilian Portuguese). 31 March 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  9. ^ "Brazil v Ecuador game report". ESPN. 6 September 2024.
  10. ^ Luiz Henrique at Soccerway. Retrieved 5 October 2020.


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