# Lucas Lima > Defender · Brazil · [İstanbul Başakşehir](https://betsprinter.com/teams/294) · [Canonical HTML](https://betsprinter.com/players/42982) ## Quick facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Age | 34 | | Date of birth | 1991-10-10 | | Nationality | Brazil | | Position | Defender | | Jersey | #3 | | Height | 179 cm | | Weight | 72 kg | | Current club | [İstanbul Başakşehir](https://betsprinter.com/teams/294) | | Competition | [Super Lig](https://betsprinter.com/leagues/25) | ## Season snapshot | Metric | Value | | --- | ---: | | Season | 2023/2024 | | Competition | Super Lig | | Appearances | 31 | | Minutes | 1796 | | Goals | 1 | | Assists | 2 | | Average rating | 6.86 | ## Last matches | Date | Competition | Opponent | Min | G | A | xG | xA | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | | Sat 8 Mar | Super Lig | Kayserispor | 59 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6.64 | | Sat 15 Feb | Super Lig | Bodrum FK | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0.01 | — | 7.40 | | Sun 9 Feb | Super Lig | Antalyaspor | 90 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 7.19 | | Sat 1 Feb | Super Lig | Samsunspor | 90 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 7.10 | | Sat 18 Jan | Super Lig | Rizespor | 48 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6.59 | ## Profile ### Season-long grinder with limited end product ## Profile 34-year-old Brazil defender at İstanbul Başakşehir, occupying a role that prioritises presence and minutes over attacking returns[^fact-1]. The profile is of a dependable defensive option tasked with heavy rotation of duties across a long campaign rather than a forward-driving outlet[^fact-1]. ## Season form Durability is the headline: 38 appearances and 3,382 minutes across the season, a clear sign of consistent selection and full-match usage[^fact-2]. Offensive output has been scarce — 1 goal and 2 assists across that workload[^fact-3]. Provider-style advanced metrics underline that lack of attacking volume; the season-average provider rating sits at 7.01, suggesting steady game-to-game contributions without flashy end-product[^fact-4]. Over the last five matches the expected attacking output is almost negligible at 0.01 xG and 0.10 xA, reinforcing the low chance creation and shooting profile in recent weeks[^fact-5]. ## Availability & momentum Fitness and availability are strengths: 377 minutes accumulated across the last five appearances indicates ongoing selection and the ability to complete large slices of matches[^fact-6]. However, that run has not translated into goals or assists — 0 and 0 respectively in the same span[^fact-6]. The most recent outing was an away loss at Kayserispor, a 1–3 defeat in which the player recorded no goal contributions and was given a 6.64 match rating, pointing to a below-average individual performance on that day[^fact-7]. Taken together, the trend is one of dependable availability but limited positive momentum in attacking metrics and recent match ratings[^fact-6][^fact-7]. ## What to watch Next fixture will test whether the selection continuity can be converted into improved team outcomes; the immediate watch points are minutes and starting status given the season-long heavy usage (38 appearances, 3,382 minutes)[^fact-2]. For those tracking potential short-term sparks in returns, the current expected output across five matches — 0.01 xG and 0.10 xA — suggests betting on contributions is low-probability in the immediate term[^fact-5]. Where value can appear is predictable: a player who racks up minutes and starts consistently offers baseline fantasy or roster reliability through minutes rather than explosive attacking scoring, reflecting the 7.01 average provider rating that rewards steady involvement over sporadic returns[^fact-4]. Monitor whether the post–Kayserispor 6.64 rating prompts any role adjustment or a sharper defensive display in the next match[^fact-7]. ### Cited facts [^fact-1]: **Identity** — 34 years old · Brazil · Defender · current club İstanbul Başakşehir. [^fact-2]: **Season volume** — 38 appearances (2016/2017), 3382 minutes on the pitch. [^fact-3]: **Season output** — 1 goal and 2 assists recorded. [^fact-4]: **Average rating** — Provider rating averages 7.01 across the season. [^fact-5]: **Expected output (last 5)** — Last 5 matches: 0.01 xG and 0.10 xA. [^fact-6]: **Recent form (last 5)** — 0 goals, 0 assists, 377 minutes across the last 5 appearances. [^fact-7]: **Last match** — Kayserispor 1–3 (L) — 0 goals, 0 assists, rating 6.64. --- Methodology: . Canonical HTML: .