Lucas de Souza Cunha, also known as Lucas Ferrugem (born 23 January 1997) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a centre back for Spanish club Celta de Vigo B, on loan from Portuguese club S.C. Braga.
Club Career
Born in Tres Lagoas, Mato Grosso, Cunha played as a youth for Mirassol Futebol Clube in Sao Paulo state before joining S.C. Braga.
Cunha made his professional debut in the Segunda Liga for S.C. Braga B on 30 September 2015 in a 1–0 loss at S.C. Covilha. He scored his first goal on 19 April 2017 in a 3–1 win at S.C. Olhanense, from the penalty spot.
On 25 August 2019, Cunha debuted in Primeira Liga for Braga's first team, in a 1–1 draw at Gil Vicente FC. Days earlier, he signed a new four-year deal with a €25 million buyout clause. With only two more appearances to his name – including a UEFA Europa League debut – he moved on loan to G.D. Estoril Praia of the second division for the rest of the season.
On 10 September 2020, Cunha joined La Liga side RC Celta de Vigo on loan, being initially assigned to the reserves in Segunda Division B.