Lucas Beraldo’s initial impression isn’t defined by his composed ball possession or the remarkable passing abilities expected from a center-back. Instead, it’s his wide, almost maniacal grin that captures attention as he prepares for each Sao Paulo game, earning him the moniker ‘The Joker.’
While it may seem unconventional, there’s a purpose behind this seemingly eccentric behavior. Beraldo clarified in May that his laughter and smiles during the national anthem serve as a mental technique. He employs this approach to enter games with a sense of calmness, warding off anxiety effectively. “For all those who call me crazy when I laugh and smile during the national anthem, it’s a mental technique that I’ve been doing to get into games feeling calmer, to avoid feeling anxious,” explained Beraldo. And evidently, it has proven successful.
There’s no denying the effectiveness of Beraldo’s collaboration with high-performance coach Beto Ferraz. The 19-year-old’s breakout season at Sao Paulo has garnered attention, with links to prestigious clubs like Liverpool emerging.
Lucas Beraldo
Lucas Lopes Beraldo
This season he played in total 19 times for 1710 minutes for Serie A.
Lucas Beraldo scored 1 goal for São Paulo. He procured no assists. He received 4 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 9th in Serie A. In the last match São Paulo won 1-0 against Bragantino. The next match in Serie A will be against Fluminense.
São Paulo performance and stats
São Paulo is currently 9th in the Serie A with 45 points.
In the last 32 games, it has won 12 times, drawn 9 times, and lost 11 times. In its last match, São Paulo won 1-0 against Bragantino.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 37 goals and conceding 35.
São Paulo will play the next match in Serie A against Fluminense on Tuesday 31st of October in Rio de Janeiro.
Liverpool performance and stats
Liverpool is currently 3rd in the Premier League with 24 points.
In the last 11 games, it has won 7 times, drawn 3 times, and lost once. In its last match, Liverpool drawn 1-1 against Luton Town.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 24 goals and conceding 10.
Liverpool will play the next match in Premier League against Brentford on Sunday 12th of November in Liverpool. The prediction is Liverpool winning the match.