Lee Lucas
Lee Paul Lucas (born 10 June 1992) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Barry Town United.[4]
| Lucas playing for Cheltenham Town in 2014 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Lee Paul Lucas[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 10 June 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Aberdare, Wales | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Barry Town United | ||
| Number | 31 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2001–2010 | Swansea City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2016 | Swansea City | 1 | (0) |
| 2012 | → Burton Albion (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2014 | → Cheltenham Town (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Motherwell | 10 | (0) |
| 2018–2020 | Merthyr Town | ||
| 2020–2023 | Taunton Town | 57 | (3) |
| 2024– | Barry Town United | 8 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2008–2009 | Wales U17 | 12 | (1) |
| 2009–2010 | Wales U19 | 11 | (1) |
| 2010–2014 | Wales U21[3] | 19 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 April 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:21, 19 May 2014 (UTC) | |||
Club career edit
Swansea City edit
Born in Aberdare, Lucas began his football career when he joined Cwmaman[5] and joined Swansea City at the age of 8.[6] Having making progress turned professional for the 2010–11 season.[7][8] Between 2010 and 2011, Lucas signed a contract, keeping him until 2013 and was awarded the club's youth development player of the season award at the end of the 2009–10 season.[9] He made his senior debut for Swansea on 7 May 2011, in a 4–0 victory over Sheffield United.[6][10]
After being told he will be loaned out to gain first team experience,[5] Lucas joined Burton Albion on loan on 26 January 2012, until the end of the season.[6][11] Lucas made his Burton Albion debut three days later, making his first start, in a 1–1 draw against Oxford United.[12] However, this turns out to be his only Burton Albion appearance, as he struggled with a hamstring injury that saw him miss seven matches.[13][14] Lucas regained his fitness, only to sustained a fractured back that ruled him out for the entire season.[15] Following his loan spell at Burton Albion came to an end, Lucas signed a new three-year contract with Swansea in June 2012.[16]
On 30 January 2014, Lucas signed for Cheltenham Town on an initial one-month loan deal.[17] Lucas made his Cheltenham debut two days later, in a 1–1 draw against Northampton Town.[18] Lucas made his second and last appearance seven days later on 8 February 2014, in a 0–0 draw against York City.[19] After making two appearances for the club, Lucas returned to his parent club on 28 February 2014.[20]
Lucas missed the first seven months of the 2014–15 season through injury. Lucas then suffered a further injury on his playing return for Swansea City Under-21s.[21] In July 2015 Lucas signed a one-year contract extension with Swansea.[22] After nineteen on the sideline, Lucas made his return in the club's reserve, where he played the second half of Swansea Under-21s 2–0 defeat to Aston Villa on 22 February 2016.[23] After the match, Lucas stated the win over Aston Villa was his personal victory.[24]
Lucas was released in May 2016, ending his fifteen years association with the club.[25]
Motherwell edit
Lucas signed a short-term contract with Scottish club Motherwell in July 2016.[26] He played in a Scottish League Cup tie against Annan Athletic, but was forced off due to injury.[27] On 31 August 2016, Lucas was released from his contract,[28] but then on 14 September 2016, he signed a contract with the club until January 2017.[29] On 10 January 2017, he extended his contract until the end of the 2016–17 season.[30] He was released by Motherwell at the end of the 2016–17 season.[31]
Later career edit
In August 2018 he signed for Merthyr Town.[32][33]
On 30 May 2020 he signed for Taunton Town.[34][35] He left the club by mutual consent in December 2023.[36]
In January 2024 he signed for Barry Town United.[37]
International career edit
Lucas has represented Wales at various levels from under-17 to under-21 level.[38][39]
On 16 November 2010, Lucas was first called up by Wales under-21[40] and made his debut the next day in 1–0 win over Austria under-21.[41] In January 2013, Lucas was selected in the Wales under-21 squad for the friendly match and captained for the first time against Iceland under-21 on 6 February 2013.[42]
Career statistics edit
- As of 23 May 2017[43]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Swansea City | 2010–11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011–12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012–13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013–14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014–15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015–16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Burton Albion (loan) | 2011–12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cheltenham Town (loan) | 2013–14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Motherwell | 2016–17 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Career total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | |
References edit
- ^ . Premier League. 2 September 2011. Archived from the original on 23 September 2011. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
- ^ "Eurosport Lee Lucas". Eurosport. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ^ "UEFA Under 21 Matches / Gemau Ryngwladol UEFA Dan 21 v. Lithuania & San Marino" (PDF). FAW. 4 October 2013. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
- ^ Lee Lucas at Soccerway. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Football: Rising star Lee ready to be loan ranger". Wales Online. 11 August 2012. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ a b c "Swansea City teenager Lee Lucas joins Burton Albion on loan". BBC Sport. 26 January 2012. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
- ^ "Profile". Swansea City A.F.C.
- ^ "Light at the end of the tunnel for Lucas". Swansea City A.F.C. 17 February 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "BREWERS BRING IN A LEE-THAL WEAPON". Burton Mail. 27 January 2012. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "Swansea City 4 – 0 Sheffield United". BBC Sport. 7 May 2011. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "SWANSEA'S LEE LUCAS JOINS BURTON ALBION ON LOAN". Daily Express. 26 January 2012. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
- ^ "Burton Albion 1 – 1 Oxford United". BBC Sport. 29 January 2012. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "Lucas set to miss next three matches". Burton Mail. 7 February 2012. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "Lucas set to provide Pesch with much-needed lift". Burton Mail. 13 March 2012. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "Brewers skipper to learn extent of foot injury". Burton Mail. 28 March 2012. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "Lee Lucas signs new three-year deal with Swansea City". BBC Sport. 13 June 2012.
- ^ "Robins Signs Lee Lucas". Cheltenham Town FC. 30 January 2014. from the original on 1 February 2014.
- ^ "Cheltenham Town 1–1 Northampton Town". BBC Sport. 1 February 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "York City 0 – 0 Northampton Town". BBC Sport. 8 February 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "Lucas Loan Finished". Cheltenham Town F.C. 28 February 2014. from the original on 1 March 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "Swans U21s 0 Bristol City U21s 0". swanseacity.com. 10 March 2014.
- ^ "Swansea City: Kenji Gorre signs new three-year deal". swanseacity.com. 6 July 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Lee Lucas thanks Swansea City medical staff after making injury comeback". South Wales Evening Post. 23 February 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "Return to action is a personal victory for Lucas". Swansea City A.F.C. 24 February 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "Swans starlets sign professional deals". Swansea City AFC. 20 May 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Tegeltija, Sam (5 October 2016). "Welsh midfielder's Motherwell challenge after 15 years at Swansea". walesonline.
- ^ "McGhee to be patient with Lucas". Sporting Life. 25 July 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ^ "Motherwell: Striker Ryan Bowman and winger Luka Belic move to Fir Park". BBC Sport. BBC. 31 August 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
- ^ "Lucas signs for the Steelmen". Motherwell F.C. 14 September 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
- ^ "Lucas extends Fir Park stay". Motherwell F.C. 10 January 2017. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
- ^ "Motherwell: Eight first-team players to exit Fir Park this summer". BBC Sport. 22 May 2017.
- ^ "Welshman Lee Commits To Martyrs' Premier Cause". Dai Sport. 1 September 2018.
- ^ "Merthyr Town FC". merthyrtownfc.co.uk.
- ^ "Midfield Man Becomes Third Signing". Taunton Town F.C. 30 May 2020.
- ^ "Lee Lucas | Player Profile · Aylesbury United Archive". www.aylesburyunitedarchive.com.
- ^ "Taunton Town squad takes another hit after midfielder leaves by mutual consent". Somerset County Gazette. 30 December 2023.
- ^ "Barry Town sign former Wales Under-21 International". broradio.fm.
- ^ "Profile". Wales Football Association.
- ^ WalesOnline (11 August 2010). "Football: Lee Lucas named in Wales squad". walesonline.
- ^ "Flynn still craves top Welsh job despite unhappy caretaker spell". Wales Online. 16 November 2010. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "Wales U21 1, Austria U21 0". Wales Online. 17 November 2010. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "Seven uncapped in Wales U21 squad to face Iceland". BBC Sport. 23 January 2013.
- ^ Lee Lucas at Soccerbase