Former Mamelodi Sundowns forward Lucas Ribeiro opens season scoring account in Spain

Former Mamelodi Sundowns attacker Lucas Ribeiro has opened his season scoring account in Spain, helping outfit CYD Leonesa to secure victory in the lower-tier league.

Ribeiro, who is the reigning PSL Footballer of the Year and last season’s Premiership topscorer played a pivotal role as his outfit triumphed over Mirandes to secure a 3-2 victory at the weekend.

The Brazilian forward, shockingly, terminated his Mamelodi Sundowns contract in the off-season to join Spanish side CYD Leonesa.

Ribeiro established himself not only as a dependable player but also an influential player for Sundowns last season and his void is yet to be equally filled.

Portuguese signing Nuno Santos is the man who was looked into as a ‘perfect’ replacement for Ribeiro but so far he is yet to set the PSL scene alight.

Ribeiro bagged the PSL Footballer of the Season, Betway Premiership Player’s Player of the Season, and also secured the Golden Boot as the league’s top goalscorer. He also took home the Goal of the Season award.

Sundowns were said to be contesting his departure at Fifa but no update on that front has come to the fore and while the status quo remains, Ribeiro will be hoping for more goals in Spain.