Luciano Martins

Luciano Martins

Personal information
Full name	Luciano Luís Turconi Martins
Date of birth	(1963-03-03) 3 March 1963 (age 61)
Place of birth	Brazil
Position(s)	Striker
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1985–1986	Reipas Lahti
1986–1987	Portimonense	21	(7)
1987–1988	FC 08 Homburg	19	(0)
1988–1991	Portimonense	67	(10)
1991–1992	Rio Ave	22	(3)
1992	Ilves	20	(5)
1994–1996	FC Kuusysi	36+	(12+)
1997–1999	FC Lahti
1999–2001	FC Hämeenlinna
2002	TP-Lahti
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Luciano Luís Turconi Martins (born 3 March 1963) is a Brazilian former footballer who last played as a striker for TP-Lahti.

Early life

Martins grew up in Porto Alegre, Brazil.[1]

Playing career

In 1986, Martins signed for Portuguese side Portimonense, where he was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[2] In 1987, he signed for German Bundesliga side FC 08 Homburg, where he helped the club achieve a 3-2 league win over German side FC Bayern on 22 August 1987, which he has regarded as one of the highlights of his playing career.[3] In 1994, he signed for Finnish side FC Kuusysi, where he worked as a translator for the club's other Brazilian players.[4] In 1997, he signed for Finnish second tier[5] side FC Lahti, helping the club earn promotion to the Finnish top flight. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[6]

Managerial career

After retiring from professional football, Martins worked as assistant manager of Finnish side FC Lahti.[7]

Post-playing career

After retiring from professional football, Martins worked as the owner of Finland-based Italian restaurant Mamma Mia.[8]

Personal life

Martins is a Finnish citizen, is Brazilian of Italian and Portuguese descent, and has a daughter.[9] He can speak German, English, and Portuguese.[3]

References

1. "Luciano Martins pinnistelee ollakseen hiljaa täydessä hississä eikä suostu pitämään pitkiä kalsareita". uusilahti.fi.
2. "Entrevista a Luciano Martins".
3. "Luciano Luis Turconi Martins (49) remembers David vs Goliath". fussballundfrauen.com.
4. "Luciano Martins pääsee tulkin töistä kentälle". hs.fi.
5. "Luciano Martins valittiin FC Lahden Hall of Fameen". veikkausliiga.com. 31 May 2016.
6. "Luciano Martins - Uusi Lahti article".
7. "Luciano Martins - Etelä-Suomen Sanomat article".
8. "Luciano Martins - Kauppa Suomi article".
9. "Luciano on nyt Suomen kansalainen - "Sinä teet sen maan jossa asut"". uusilahti.fi.