Personal information | |||
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Full name | Luciano Luís Turconi Martins | ||
Date of birth | 3 March 1963 | ||
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.
Martins grew up in Porto Alegre, Brazil. [1]
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]
After retiring from professional football, Martins worked as assistant manager of Finnish side FC Lahti. [7]
After retiring from professional football, Martins worked as the owner of Finland-based Italian restaurant Mamma Mia. [8]
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]