LUCAS PAQUETA NEWS

Nuno confirms Paqueta will start for West Ham at Brighton Lucas Paqueta missed West Ham’s draw against Manchester United through suspension, but the midfielder is set to start against Brighton.

DECEMBER 6 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Clears suspension Paqueta is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Paqueta has served his one-match ban following his straight red card against Liverpool for dissent and is set to return in the next contest. The playmaker is an undisputed starter in the frontline for the Hammers and will claim back his role for Sunday's clash against Brighton.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

'He is not OK' - Lucas Paqueta still 'suffering' from impact of FA spot-fixing investigation after seeing red for dissent

West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo insists that Lucas Paqueta is still affected by the spot-fixing investigation the Football Association...

DECEMBER 2 • goal

Arsenal held by 10-man Chelsea, Isak sets up much-needed Liverpool win and Man United beats Palace

Mikel Merino has salvaged a 1-1 draw for Arsenal at 10-man Chelsea as the race for the Premier League title tightens

NOVEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Shown red card for dissent Paqueta was shown two yellow cards and sent off in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Liverpool.

Impact Paqueta received one of the more avoidable red cards in some time Sunday, with the attacker receiving two yellow cards in a matter of seconds to earn a red card for dissent. This will leave the midfielder banned for their match against Manchester United on Thursday, returning to face Brighton on Dec. 7. That said, this will force a change, with Tomas Soucek, James Ward-Prowse or a returning Crysencio Summerville (undisclosed) as possible replacements while out.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension cleared Paqueta is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Paqueta has served his suspension due to yellow cards accumulation in the Premier League and is set to return in the next contest. The midfielder is an undisputed starter for West Ham United in the midfield and should claim back that role on Sunday against Liverpool.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Carlo Ancelotti explains why he ordered Estevao Willian to hand second Brazil penalty to Lucas Paqueta in Tunisia draw as West Ham star's miss proves costly

Carlo Ancelotti has explained why he ordered Estevao Willian to hand Brazil's second penalty to Lucas Paqueta in the draw against Tunisia, w...

NOVEMBER 19 • goal

Picks up suspension Paqueta is suspended for one match due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Paqueta has suffered his fifth yellow card of the season and will hit the sidelines for a match, picking up a one-game ban due to his cautions. This will ban him from their next match on Nov. 22 against Bournemouth, returning to face Liverpool on Nov. 30. He is a starter, so this will force a change while he is out, with Soungoutou Magassa or Tomas Soucek as possible replacements.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Sunday's win Paqueta scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Newcastle United. In addition, he was given a yell...

Impact Paqueta found the back of the net in the 35th minute Sunday with an outside-the-box strike assisted by Mateus Fernandes. It marked Paqueta's third goal of the season and his first since Aug. 31. He also recorded six crosses, his second most in a match this season, and one chance created on the attack. He completed the full 90 minutes in his fourth consecutive match.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Haaland double powers Man City to win after Donnarumma mistake

Erling Haaland’s latest double covered over a bad mistake from Gianluigi Donnarumma in Manchester City’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth that lifted the team into second place in the Prem...

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Mutiny at West Ham?! Lucas Paqueta breaks silence amid reports he wants to leave London Stadium in January

Lucas Paqueta has spoken to clear the air amid reports he wants to leave West Ham in the January transfer window. It has been claimed that t...

OCTOBER 29 • goal

West Ham transfer news: Lucas Paqueta wants to leave the Hammers in January - Paper talk and football gossip Latest from Wednesdays newspapers as US billionaire John McEvoy eyes a potential bid to buy Sheffield Wednesday; Celtic are yet to make a fo...

OCTOBER 28 • SKY.COM

Good service in loss Paqueta generated one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Arsenal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 69th...

Impact The Brazilian international did a good job trying to get his teammates involved but could not find the connecting move to put West Ham on the board. He's likely to have better luck after the international break against Brentford, a team which has given up 12 goals in seven EPL games.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Brazil includes Vinicius Júnior for friendlies against Japan and South Korea

Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior will be back with Brazil’s national team for two friendlies in Asia in October

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Three chances created in draw Paqueta recorded one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Monday's 1-1 draw against Everton.

Impact Paqueta set a season high with three chances created in the match. He also accounted for at least one shot for a fifth consecutive game, but he has not landed one on target for three straight outings. Additionally, he set season highs with seven crosses and three accurate crosses. On the defensive side, he secured at least one tackle won for the fifth time in six appearances on the year.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Premier League: Lucas Paqueta's lawyer defends client after betting scandal Lucas Paquetas lawyer Alastair Campbell discusses the betting scandal that afflicted his client and says the West Ham midfielder might consi...

SEPTEMBER 3 • SKY.COM

How mom's conversations in a Rio hair salon led to soccer star's unsubstantiated betting charges

Conversations in the hairdressing salon owned by the mother of Brazilian soccer player Lucas Paqueta were key to the West Ham forward being accused of spot-fixing bets in the Premi...

SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Scores goal from spot Paqueta scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Paqueta had West Ham's best first-half chance, a strike tipped over by Matz Sels, then calmly slotted a late penalty kick to secure the win for the Hammers. The spot kick followed Crysencio Summerville being tripped after a driving run. Paqueta also created two chances in open play and was central to the visitors' late surge, contributing in defense with two tackles, three clearances and two blocks. The Brazilian's celebration after his goal suggests he will remain at West Ham for the 2025/26 season.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Bowen apologizes after attempting to confront West Ham fans after loss in English League Cup

West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen has had to be pulled away by teammates after attempting to approach a fan following a 3-2 loss to Wolverhampton in the English League Cup that continu...

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Scores goal Paqueta scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 5-1 defeat versus Chelsea.

Impact For the 2025-26 Premier League, West Ham maintained Paqueta. At least temporarily, he rewarded the Hammers. Fewer than seven minutes into the game, Paqueta scored outside Chelsea's penalty box, shortly before they lost their grip. In terms of goals, he is consistent, with each of West Ham's previous three seasons including his four scored. With his latest appearances including one goal, him surpassing the four-goal tally this season looks promising.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea hands out heavy beating to West Ham in Premier League without injured Palmer

Chelsea has piled on the early season misery for West Ham and its under-fire manager Graham Potter by handing out a 5-1 thrashing in the Premier League without injured star Cole Pa...

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Down year Paqueta scored four times in 33 appearances (27 starts) in the Premier League.

Impact Paqueta netted four goals, a massive downturn after producing 10 goal contributions last time out. The attacking midfielder was disappointing throughout the season and failed to really get anything done. It was an awful campaign also marred by off-the-pitch issues. Paqueta's future is uncertain but if he remains at West Ham he should be a consistent starter with some upside.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Two accurate crosses Saturday Paqueta generated one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Southampton.

Impact Paqueta has had a quiet April, considering his best performance of the season saw him create four chances, two of them accurate crosses. He has struggled since January, failing to log a goal or an assist despite continued opportunities. Ideally for Paqueta, before or during May, Paqueta can get back in form to help West Ham escape the area just above the Premier League's relegation zone.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE