Chris Lucas
footballer
Chris Lucas (born 27 March 1992) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Oakleigh Cannons in the NPL Victoria. Lucas played for Gold Coast United for the A-League in 2011-12 season and made his professional debut on 22 January 2012 against Sydney FC. Lucas did play for Olympic FC in the National Premier Leagues Queensland.
Club career
Palm Beach
At the age of 5 he signed for Gold Coast Premier League side Palm Beach. He was signed for Gold Coast on the back of a stellar season which saw him score 23 in only just 19 games.
Gold Coast United
In 2011, he signed a youth contract with A-League club Gold Coast United. He made his professional debut in the 2011-12 A-League season on 22 January 2012 in a round 16 clash against Sydney FC at the Sydney Football Stadium when came on as an 81st minute substitute. Gold Coast United was dissolved in 2012 and Lucas was left without an A-League contract.
Return to Palm Beach
Lucas returned to Palm Beach for the 2012 season.
Bentleigh Greens
Lucas moved to Victoria to sign for NPL Victoria side Bentleigh Greens for the 2015 season. Lucas was Bentleigh's top goalscorer as the side won the league championship.
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