Luan Patrick Wiedthäuper (born 20 January 2002), known as Luan Patrick, is a Brazilian

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who plays as a

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for side

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Club career

Early career

Born in Carazinho,

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, Luan Patrick played

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in his hometown before being invited to join the youth categories of Internacional at the age of nine. Released after three years, he spent eight months at Juventude before signing for Figueirense, which led him to a move to Athletico Paranaense in September 2018.

Athletico Paranaense

Luan Patrick made his first team debut with ''Furacão'' on 9 February 2020, starting in a 1–0

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away loss to FC Cascavel. He later returned to the under-20 squad, and signed a new contract until 2024 on 2 July. Luan Patrick his Série A debut on 10 February 2021, in a 3–3 draw at

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Loan to América Mineiro

On 12 April 2022, after featuring mainly with the under-23s, Luan Patrick was loaned to fellow top tier side

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until the end of the year. Mainly a backup option, he featured in 12 matches overall before returning to his parent club, as a new loan was not agreed.

Loan to Red Bull Bragantino

On 23 January 2023,

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announced the signing of Luan Patrick on a one-year loan deal. Despite featuring in 26 matches, he was mainly a backup option to Léo Ortiz and Leonardo Realpe, and left the club in December.

Return from loans

Back to Athletico for the 2024 season, Luan Patrick played his first match for the club in nearly two years on 25 February, a 3–1 home win over São Joseense. In March, however, he was separated from the first team squad after failing to sign a contract renewal, and left the club in November after rescinding his link.

Hellas Verona

On 24 February 2025, Luan Patrick signed with

in Italy until June 2028.

International career

Luan Patrick played for the Brazil national under-17 team at the

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, being a regular starter in the tournament. On 5 January 2024, he was included in Ramon Menezes' 23-man list for the 2024 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament, but was only a backup option in the competition.

Career statistics

Honours

Athletico Paranaense *

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, 2024 *

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runner-up:

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runner-up:

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Brazil U17 *

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References

External links

Athletico official profile
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Luan Patrick 2002 births People from Carazinho Footballers from Rio Grande do Sul Living people 21st-century Brazilian sportsmen Men's association football defenders Brazilian men's footballers Brazil men's youth international footballers Club Athletico Paranaense players América Futebol Clube (MG) players Red Bull Bragantino players Hellas Verona FC players Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players Campeonato Paranaense players Brazilian expatriate men's footballers Expatriate men's footballers in Italy Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Italy