Position: Forward
Age: 24
Hometown: São Paulo, Brazil
Height: 5′ 09″
Previous team: Birmingham Legion (Loan)
Forward Madison FC has signed Forward, Lucca Dourado, on loan from USL Championship club, Birmingham Legion FC, pending league and federation approval. A proven playmaker and goal-scorer, Dourado, comes as a welcome addition to the Mingo’s offense mid-season.
“Lucca is an exciting mid-season addition from Birmingham Legion in the USL Championship,” said Forward Madison FC Head Coach and Technical Director, Matt Glaeser. “He is a young, hungry and talented goal-scorer who we feel could play in a few different roles for us. His goal-scoring history in college is solid and he is determined to come in and prove himself to help the team.”
Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Dourado made a splash on the collegiate stage at the University of Central Florida earning Sun Belt Conference All-Conference First Team honors four seasons in a row. Dourado’s offensive talents were on full display during his collegiate career with the striker netting 43 goals in 69 total appearances with a stellar shot conversion rate of 22.5 percent and shooting accuracy of 47.1 percent.
“I’m very excited to join this team,” said Dourado. “You know, it’s a great opportunity – a new challenge for me. Coming from Birmingham Legion, it was great there, but now it’s time for a new focus and I’m very grateful for this opportunity. I’m excited to start and start scoring goals.”
Following his stunning college career, Dourado was signed to his first professional contract in January of 2025 with USL Championship club, Birmingham Legion FC. The 25-year-old has seen the pitch during two matches this season for Birmingham, clocking 41 minutes on the field. Dourado comes to Forward mid-season as the team continues to struggle with injuries. Bolstering the Mingo’s offense and strengthening the attack, Dourado’s arrival to Madison is just what the doctor ordered.
