Expecting a "goal machine" for the attack

Expectations for the — The Cong Club - Viettel officially announced a remarkable contract named Lucas Vinicius

The appearance of the striker born in 1991 brings great expectations about scoring efficiency, creating a strong change in the attack of the army team in the 2025-2026 season.

Lucao is a familiar name to V.League fans. During his nearly 5 years playing in Vietnam, he played for Hanoi , Da Nang and most recently Hai Phong clubs. In the 2024-2025 season, this 1m84 tall striker showed impressive form when scoring 14 goals, accounting for 48% of Hai Phong Club's total goals. He was also one of the three leading scorers in the V.League scoring list last season.

Possessing an ideal physique and diverse pressing, aerial and finishing abilities, Lucao is considered a modern striker who knows how to exploit space and make the most of opportunities in the penalty area.

Speaking at the launch ceremony, Lucao expressed his honor to wear the shirt of The Cong - Viettel Club: "This is a team with a rich tradition, strong fighting spirit, thirst for victory and always receives enthusiastic support from fans. I came here to devote myself, score goals and most importantly, conquer titles with the whole team."

Coach Velizar Popov also did not hide his expectations for the new contract: “Lucao is the piece we are looking for. We need a striker who can take advantage of opportunities, put pressure on the opponent's defense and has experience in the V.League. He meets all those factors; not only is he good at scoring goals, Lucao also has team spirit, good tactical thinking and knows how to coordinate effectively with the satellites around him. I believe he will help us solve the problem of finishing and open up many new attacking options.”

The recruitment of Lucao is not only to strengthen the force but also clearly demonstrates the ambition of The Cong - Viettel in the journey back to the top. After an unsatisfactory season, the army team is gradually perfecting the squad, building a disciplined, strong and dedicated playing style - true to the identity that has made the club famous for decades.

Lucao do Break, with his experience in the V.League and his desire to perform in a new shirt, is expected to be an important "fuse" in the conquest campaign of The Cong - Viettel in the 2025 - 2026 season.

Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/the-thao/ky-vong-may-ghi-ban-cho-hang-cong-145714.html