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title: "Tammeka sign Brazilian midfielder Thomas Lisboa from Corinthians U-20"
date: 2026-02-20T07:27:36Z
lang: en
author: "Ivo"
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categories: ["Premium liiga", "Transfers"]
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# Tammeka sign Brazilian midfielder Thomas Lisboa from Corinthians U-20
Tammeka have completed the signing of Brazilian defensive midfielder Thomas Lisboa from Corinthians’ under-20 side on a three-year contract, until 2028. Lisboa, full name Thomas Rafael Gonçalves Lisboa, is a Corinthians academy product from São Paulo and has played in Brazil’s national Brasileiro Under-20 competition.

Head coach Karel Voolaid said the 21-year-old was recruited to add creativity and raise the team’s quality in possession, with Tammeka’s pre-season work having focused on pressing and their game without the ball.

“_When we discussed before the season how the team could play, it became clear we needed more creativity to improve our play on the ball_,” Voolaid said. “_To balance and control matches better, we looked for a player like Thomas Lisboa_.”

Voolaid added that the midfielder’s tactical understanding can develop further, while noting his versatility. _“Lisboa can also play in central defence and that kind of versatility is a plus, but above all we see him as a midfielder,_” he said.

Lisboa said passing and building attacks were his main strengths. “_I’m very open to learning new things so I can develop as a footballer,_” he told club’s official media. “_My first impressions of Tartu have been the best possible, and I think the club has welcomed me very well._”

This will be his first experience playing outside of his home country and in Europe.

Tammeka begin their new Premium liiga season on Sunday 8 March at Coop Stadium against Nõmme Kalju.

Source: [jktammeka.ee](https://www.jktammeka.ee/post/bem-vindo-jk-tammekaga-liitub-brasiilia-suurklubi-kasvandik-thomas-lisboa)