A native of Belo Horizonte, Lucas Cordeiro brings extensive playing and coaching experience to Xavier University of Louisiana Men’s Soccer. Before coming to the United States, Cordeiro developed his game in Brazil, competing for several professional youth programs, including America Mineiro, Portuguesa Desportos, Grêmio Barueri, and Grêmio Osasco.
In 2011, Cordeiro moved to the United States to continue his academic and athletic career at Oklahoma Wesleyan University. During his four-year playing career, he established himself as one of the top players in the NAIA, earning First Team All-American honors in both 2013 and 2014. He finished his collegiate career with 49 goals and 51 assists, helping lead Oklahoma Wesleyan to national prominence.
Following graduation, Cordeiro signed his first professional contract in 2015 with Tulsa Roughnecks FC, competing professionally in the United States.
Cordeiro joined Xavier University of Louisiana as an assistant coach during the program’s inaugural seasons in 2023 and 2024, helping lay the foundation for the young program’s growth and success. He was promoted to head coach in 2025 and immediately led the Gold Rush to a historic season. In his first year at the helm, Xavier captured its first-ever Red River Athletic Conference Championship, earned the program’s first NAIA Top 25 national ranking, and advanced to the second round of the NAIA National Championship Tournament for the first time in school history.
As head coach, Cordeiro continues to build a culture centered on excellence in competition, academics, and character development while positioning Xavier Men’s Soccer among the top programs in the NAIA.
