Luanzinho

Luan Martins Pereira (born 21 April 2000), commonly known as Luanzinho or simply Luan, is an Emirati-born Brazilian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Sharjah.

Born in Brazil, Luanzinho acquired Emirati citizenship in 2023.

Club career
Born in Ariquemes, Rondônia, Luanzinho joined Avaí's youth setup in August 2014. In July 2017, he was promoted to the main squad by manager Claudinei Oliveira.

On 3 August 2017, Luanzinho made his first team – and Série A – debut, coming on as a second-half substitute for Wellington Simião in a 0–5 away loss against Atlético Paranaense. In September, he extended his contract until 2021.

Personal life
His father Edson Pereira was a Vilhena former footballer, while his brother Renan was also a footballer and a midfielder; the latter was also groomed at Avaí, but died from a brain tumor in 2017.

Honours
Avaí
 * Campeonato Catarinense: 2019