Luciano Juba is a Brazilian defender who plays for Bahia. At 26, he remains part of Brazil's wider 2026 picture because he brings positional discipline, duels, and defending space at both club and international level.
Luciano Batista da Silva Junior was born on 29 August 1999 in Serra Talhada. He plays in Brazilian Serie A and has 0 senior caps for Brazil.
Early Life and Background
Birthplace, family, and youth football journey
<Club Career
Early clubs and development
Born in Serra Talhada, Pernambuco, Juba joined Sport Recife's youth setup in 2017, on loan from hometown side Serra Talhada.
Current club and recent form
He is currently with Bahia, where his role depends on team shape, competition for places, and how the staff wants to balance experience with specialist qualities. His place in the squad is tied to tactical usefulness rather than noise around him.
Luciano Juba - Stats and Performance
Luciano Juba's current season with Bahia stands at 5 appearances, 1 goals, and 0 assists in Serie A Betano. For a defender, those numbers are best read through availability, role, and contribution from deeper areas rather than raw output alone.
| Season | Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bahia | 5 | 1 | 0 |
The safest reading is that Bahia have trusted him regularly in Serie A Betano, and the 5 appearances are the strongest indicator of current value. The goal and assist return adds context, but role security and match rhythm matter more here.
International Career
Caps, goals, and major tournaments
He has 0 caps and 0 goals for Brazil in currently tracked records.
| National Team | Caps | Goals | Tournament Involvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 0 | 0 | Brazil senior squad involvement |
Playing Style and Key Strengths
Position, role, and standout qualities
Luciano Juba plays as a defender and is valued for positional discipline, duels, and defending space.
Personal Info and Profile
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Luciano Batista da Silva Junior |
| Date of birth | 29 August 1999 |
| Age | 26 |
| Nationality | Brazil |
| Height | 176 cm |
| Position | Defender |
| Preferred foot | Left |
| Current club | Bahia |
| Jersey number | 46 |
| Weekly salary | €35,000 gross (approx.) |
| Estimated net worth | €4.73 million (approx. estimate) |
Transfer News and Market Value
Current transfer records show Bahia as his club heading into 2026. Public market-value tracking is limited, so the best guide is still his current squad status and recent usage.
Salary and Net Worth
Approximate salary estimates place Luciano Juba at about €35,000 gross (approx.) per week at Bahia. That works out to roughly €1,820,000 per year before bonuses.
Approximate net-worth estimates place him around €4.73 million.
FAQs
How old is Luciano Juba and what is his nationality?
Luciano Juba is 26 years old and he represents Brazil.
Which club does Luciano Juba play for now?
He currently plays for Bahia.
What position does Luciano Juba play?
He plays as a defender.
Is Luciano Juba part of Brazil's national-team picture?
Yes. With 0 caps currently listed, he remains part of Brazil's wider selection picture.
What is Luciano Juba salary and market value?
Salary: €35,000 gross (approx.). Market value: Will be updated soon.