Lucas Molina Explained

Lucas Molina
Birth Date:30 March 1984
Birth Place:Buenos Aires, Argentina
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthyears1:1996–2003
Youthclubs1:Independiente
Years1:2003–2004
Clubs1:Independiente
Caps1:5
Goals1:0
Nationalyears1:2001
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2003
Nationalteam2:Argentina U20

Lucas Damián Molina (30 March 1984 – 28 November 2004) was an Argentine professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Independiente.[1] [2]

Career

Born in Buenos Aires, Molina made his professional debut for Independiente in the Argentine Primera División against Vélez Sarsfield on 30 October 2003. He came into the match as a late-substitute for Damián Albil. The match ended 1–0 in favor of Vélez Sarsfield.[3]

International

Molina had played for Argentina at both under-17 and under-20 levels.

Death

On 28 November 2004 Molina died in his sleep from a heart attack. He was taken to the emergency room after his girlfriend noticed his asymmetrical breathing patterns. Despite best efforts, Molina was confirmed dead by 9 am.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lucas Molina .
  2. Web site: Lucas Molina :: Lucas Damián Molina :: .
  3. Web site: Requiem for a goalkeeper . Rio Negro . 12 April 2014.