Site reveals how Santos target plays in Serie B

Site reveals how Santos target plays in Serie B Defensive midfielder Ian Luccas, 22, has become Athletic’s most sought-after name in Brazil’s Série B. Owned by Cruzeiro, the player is enjoying a standout spell and has become a key piece in coach Alex’s system, which has turned him into a true “joker” in midfield. Because of Santos’ interest in the player, ge broke down Ian Luccas’ style of play and main highlights. Check it out below! Versatility and impressive numbers Ian’s importance to Esquadrão de Aço goes beyond his original position. The midfielder has played as an 8, a 10, and even a false 9, directly contributing to seven of the team’s last eight goals this season. His tactical development under Alex has been remarkable: Experience: With spells at Ferroviária and Goiás, the player has made 21 appearances for Athletic in 2026, scoring 5 goals and providing 3 assists. Versatility: As coach Alex pointed out, Ian is capable of performing several roles, bringing the experience needed for balance in the Minas Gerais side. Behind the scenes: Ian Luccas’ future The youngster’s success has stirred up the transfer market: Athletic want to keep him: The club from São João del Rei intends to buy the player’s economic rights outright from Cruzeiro. Santos are monitoring him: At the same time, Athletic are already in talks with Santos over a possible future sale to the São Paulo club, which sees the midfielder as a valuable piece for the rest of the year. Discipline under the spotlight Not everything has been perfect in Ian’s recent performances. Despite his refined technique, the midfielder has had disciplinary issues, being sent off in two different rounds (against América-MG and Vila Nova-GO), episodes that coach Alex has been trying to correct in order to maintain the player’s consistency on the pitch. At present, Athletic sit 11th in Série B, staying in a safe zone while dreaming of closing in on the G-6, reinforcing the Minas Gerais side’s solid campaign in the competition. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.