The central defender of Bayern München was elected best central defender of the Bundesliga since the beginning of the season by the German magazine Kicker.
The former defender of Juventude Naldo appears in 5th position whereas the duet Juan-Castling Júnior is placed respectively at 39th and 44th position.
The coach of Bayern Felix Magath put forward the importance of Lucio at the Bavarian club by declaring that when nothing goes to Münich, Lúcio helps solve the situation.