Luighi Explained

Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos (born 30 April 2006), simply known as Luighi, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for SE Palmeiras.^[1]

Career

At Palmeiras since he was 10 years old, Luighi was appointed by the press as one of the players of the so-called "Palmeiras' Generation of a Billion", alongside Endrick, Estevão Willian and Luis Guilherme.^{[2] [3]} Representing Brazil, he participated in the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup, making 5 appearances and scoring 2 goals.

On 26 June 2024, Luighi was promoted by coach Abel Ferreira definitively to the professional team of Palmeiras.^[4] He made his professional debut on 7 July 2024, in a match against Bahia.^[5]

Honours

Palmeiras (youth)

• Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-20

2024

• Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-17

2022, 2023

• Copa do Brasil Sub-17

2022, 2023

• Campeonato Paulista Sub-20: 2023
• Campeonato Paulista Sub-17: 2022

External links

• Luighi at ogol.com.br

Notes and References

1. Web site: Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos . SE Palmeiras . 1 July 2024 . pt.
2. Web site: Luighi, Estêvão, Luis Guilherme, Endrick: geração de R$ 1 bilhão do Palmeiras brilha em três seleções . GloboEsporte . 18 November 2023 . 1 July 2024 . pt.
3. Web site: Palmeiras renova contratos de Luighi e Rafael Coutinho, joias da base . GloboEsporte . 19 June 2024 . 1 July 2024 . pt.
4. Web site: Conheça Patrick e Luighi, destaques da base do Palmeiras relacionadas por Abel Ferreira . Nosso Palestra . 24 June 2024 . 1 July 2024 . pt.
5. Web site: Match report on Luighi's professional debut . Soccerway . 7 July 2024 . 7 July 2024.