Lincoln (footballer, born 1979)

Lincoln, whose full name is Lincoln Henrique Oliveira dos Santos, is a Brazilian former professional footballer. He primarily played as an attacking midfielder.

Born on November 9, 1979, in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Lincoln began his professional career with Atlético Mineiro. He gained recognition for his technical skills, dribbling ability, and playmaking qualities.

Lincoln moved to Europe in 2001, joining German club 1. FC Kaiserslautern. He later played for Schalke 04, where he became a key player and fan favorite. During his time with Schalke, he contributed significantly to the team's success in the Bundesliga and the UEFA Champions League.

In 2007, Lincoln transferred to Galatasaray in Turkey. He continued to display his creative talents and helped the team win the Süper Lig title in the 2007–08 season.

He later played for Palmeiras and Avaí in Brazil before retiring from professional football.

Lincoln was also capped for the Brazil national team. While he was a talented player, injuries occasionally hampered his career.