Luiz Júnior (footballer, born 2001)

In this Portuguese name, the second or paternal family name is Reis."Júnior" is a generational suffix used for someone whose name is the same as their father, like "Jr." in English.

Luiz Júnior

Luiz Júnior playing for Famalicão in 2023
Personal information
Full name	Luiz Lúcio Reis Júnior
Date of birth	(2001-01-14) 14 January 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth	Picos, Brazil
Height	1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team	Villarreal
Number	1
Youth career
2017–2020	Diadema  [ pt ]
2018–2019	→ Mirassol (loan)
2019–2020	→ Famalicão (loan)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017–2021	Diadema  [ pt ]	1	(0)
2020–2021	→ Famalicão (loan)	9	(0)
2021–2024	Famalicão	112	(0)
2024–	Villarreal	7	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 August 2024

Luiz Lúcio Reis Júnior (born 14 January 2001), known as Júnior Reis or Luiz Júnior, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for La Liga club Villarreal.

Club career

Early career

Born in Picos, Piauí, ^[1] Júnior began his career with Clube Atlético Diadema  [ pt ]. After playing for the under-17 squad, he made his senior debut on 9 April 2017, starting in a 3–2 Campeonato Paulista Segunda Divisão home win over Barcelona Capela. ^[2]

In 2019, after playing for the youth sides of Mirassol Futebol Clube, Júnior moved to Portugal and joined F.C. Famalicão, initially for the under-19 squad. ^[3]

Famalicão

After playing for the under-23 team, Júnior made his professional debut with Famalicão on 27 November 2020, in a 2–0 Primeira Liga loss to F.C. Paços de Ferreira. ^[4] The following 25 February, after a further ten appearances for the main squad, he signed a permanent deal with the club until 2026. ^{[5] [6]}

On 7 November 2023, after establishing himself as an undisputed start, Júnior signed a new five-year contract with Famalicão. ^[7]

Villarreal

On 20 August 2024, Júnior joined La Liga side Villarreal on a six-year contract. ^[8]

Career statistics

As of 19 August 2024 ^[9]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			State league		National cup		League cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Diadema  [ pt ]	2017	Paulista 2ª Divisão	—		1	0	—		—		—		1	0
Famalicão	2020–21	Primeira Liga	23	0	—		2	0	—		—		25	0
	2021–22		31	0	—		3	0	3	0	—		37	0
	2022–23		33	0	—		6	0	3	0	—		42	0
	2023–24		33	0	—		1	0	1	0	—		35	0
	2024–25		1	0	—		0	0	0	0	—		1	0
	Total		121	0	—		12	0	7	0	0	0	140	0
Villarreal	2024–25	La Liga	0	0	—		0	0	—		—		0	0
Career total			121	0	1	0	12	0	7	0	0	0	141	0

References

1. "Goleiro picoense que joga em clube da 1ª Divisão de Portugal inspira a abertura de escolinha de goleiros em Picos" [Picoense goalkeeper who plays in club of the 1st division of Portugal inspires the opening of goalkeeping school in Picos] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Piauí 24 Horas. 21 June 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
2. "CA Diadema X Barcelona Esportivo" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Federação Paulista de Futebol . Retrieved 19 August 2024.
3. "Luiz Júnior cumpriu 50.º jogo pelo FC Famalicão" [Luiz Júnior made his 50th match for FC Famalicão] (in Portuguese). FC Famalicão. 7 February 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
4. "Paços de Ferreira vs. Famalicão - 27 November 2020 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
5. "OFICIAL: Famalicão renova com Luiz Júnior até 2026" [OFFICIAL: Famalicão renew with Luiz Júnior until 2026] (in Portuguese). CNN Portugal. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
6. "Luiz Júnior seguro até 2026" [Luiz Júnior safe until 2026] (in Portuguese). FC Famalicão. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
7. "Luiz Júnior renova até 2028" [Luiz Júnior renews until 2028] (in European Portuguese). FC Famalicão. 7 November 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
8. "Welcome, Luiz Júnior!". Villarreal CF. 20 August 2024. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
9. Luiz Júnior at Soccerway

External links

• Luiz Júnior at ForaDeJogo (archived)
• Luiz Júnior at Soccerway