Enrique de Lucas
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Enrique "Quique" de Lucas Martínez (born 17 August 1978) is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Celta de Vigo
mainly as an attacking midfielder.
, Province of Barcelona, Catalonia
, de Lucas emerged through the ranks of RCD Espanyol
, making his first team debut on May 15, 1998, at Real Valladolid
, in his sole appearance of the season, being immediately promoted to the main squad.
Subsequently, he became an important offensive element for the Catalonia
ns, appearing in 30 La Liga
matches with four goals in 1999–2000, while helping the club to the season's Copa del Rey
.
After his contract expired in 2002, and after an unassuming loan spell at Paris Saint-Germain the previous year, de Lucas joined Chelsea FC
, being relatively used in a sole season. His only Chelsea goal was a well executed chip in the UEFA Cup against Viking FK in a 2–1 win (5–4 loss on aggregate).
He then returned to Spain, having a huge impact at Deportivo Alavés
, although most of his stint was spent in the second level
. He scored six goals in 40 contests, as the Basque
returned to the topflight after two years, being immediately relegated the following season
.
After another level two season, de Lucas became Real Murcia
's first signing after it achieved a top level return in 2007, agreeing on a two-year deal. In his first year, he featured heavily, notably scoring in a 1–1 home draw against Real Madrid
, but Murcia returned to the second division.
In August 2009, de Lucas had a trial with English second level
side Blackpool FC
, after his Murcia link had expired, alongside Will Haining
and Ishmel Demontagnac
. However, he signed with FC Cartagena
– freshly returned to the second level – shortly after. He scored the first goal of 2009–10
, a 1–0 success at Girona FC
.
In late June 2010, after nearly helping Cartagena to another promotion (fifth place, with chances of promotion until the last two rounds), while scoring a career-best 11 goals, de Lucas moved to Celta de Vigo
, for two years.
, in a one-year span.
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
footballer who plays for Celta de Vigo
Celta de Vigo
Real Club Celta de Vigo , simply referred to as Celta Vigo, is a Spanish professional football club based in Vigo, Galicia, currently playing in the Segunda División. It was founded on March 28, 1923 following the merger of Real Vigo Sporting and Real Fortuna Foot-ball Club.Nicknamed Los Celestes ,...
mainly as an attacking midfielder.
Club career
Born in L'Hospitalet de LlobregatL'Hospitalet de Llobregat
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat or briefly L'Hospitalet is a city to the immediate southwest of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain, and the second largest in Catalonia by population...
, Province of Barcelona, Catalonia
Catalonia
Catalonia is an autonomous community in northeastern Spain, with the official status of a "nationality" of Spain. Catalonia comprises four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Its capital and largest city is Barcelona. Catalonia covers an area of 32,114 km² and has an...
, de Lucas emerged through the ranks of RCD Espanyol
RCD Espanyol
Reial Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona is a sports club based in Barcelona, Spain. It is best known for its football team. Espanyol currently play in the Estadi Cornellà-El Prat with seats for 40,500 spectators. It was inaugurated on 2 August 2009...
, making his first team debut on May 15, 1998, at Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valladolid, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, from where the nickname Pucela is derived....
, in his sole appearance of the season, being immediately promoted to the main squad.
Subsequently, he became an important offensive element for the Catalonia
Catalonia
Catalonia is an autonomous community in northeastern Spain, with the official status of a "nationality" of Spain. Catalonia comprises four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Its capital and largest city is Barcelona. Catalonia covers an area of 32,114 km² and has an...
ns, appearing in 30 La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
matches with four goals in 1999–2000, while helping the club to the season's Copa del Rey
Copa del Rey
The Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
.
After his contract expired in 2002, and after an unassuming loan spell at Paris Saint-Germain the previous year, de Lucas joined Chelsea FC
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
, being relatively used in a sole season. His only Chelsea goal was a well executed chip in the UEFA Cup against Viking FK in a 2–1 win (5–4 loss on aggregate).
He then returned to Spain, having a huge impact at Deportivo Alavés
Deportivo Alavés
Deportivo Alavés, S.A.D., usually abbreviated to Alavés, is a Spanish football club based in Vitoria-Gasteiz, in the Basque Country. Founded in 1921, it plays in Segunda División B, holding home matches at the 19,500-seater Estadio Mendizorrotza....
, although most of his stint was spent in the second level
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
. He scored six goals in 40 contests, as the Basque
Basque Country (autonomous community)
The Basque Country is an autonomous community of northern Spain. It includes the Basque provinces of Álava, Biscay and Gipuzkoa, also called Historical Territories....
returned to the topflight after two years, being immediately relegated the following season
2005–06 La Liga
* Athletic Bilbao* Atlético Madrid* FC Barcelona* Betis* Cádiz CF* Celta de Vigo* Deportivo Alaves* Deportivo de La Coruña* Espanyol* Getafe CF* Málaga CF* RCD Mallorca* CA Osasuna* Racing de Santander* Real Madrid* Real Sociedad* Sevilla FC...
.
After another level two season, de Lucas became Real Murcia
Real Murcia
Real Murcia Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in the region of Murcia. Founded in 1908, it currently plays in the second division, playing home matches at Estadio Nueva Condomina, which can hold 33,045 spectators....
's first signing after it achieved a top level return in 2007, agreeing on a two-year deal. In his first year, he featured heavily, notably scoring in a 1–1 home draw against Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
, but Murcia returned to the second division.
In August 2009, de Lucas had a trial with English second level
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
side Blackpool FC
Blackpool F.C.
Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the...
, after his Murcia link had expired, alongside Will Haining
Will Haining
William "Will" Haining is a Scottish footballer. He is a central defender, and is currently playing for English League Two side Morecambe as team captain.-Oldham Athletic:...
and Ishmel Demontagnac
Ishmel Demontagnac
Ishmel Abendigo Demontagnac is an English footballer who plays for Notts County as a winger. Only his first name is displayed on the back of his shirt.Demontagnac previously played for Walsall...
. However, he signed with FC Cartagena
FC Cartagena
Fútbol Club Cartagena is a Spanish football team based in Cartagena, in the autonomous community of Murcia. Founded in 1995, it currently plays in the second division, holding home games at Estadio Cartagonova, with a capacity of 15,105 spectators....
– freshly returned to the second level – shortly after. He scored the first goal of 2009–10
2009–10 Segunda División
The 2009–10 Segunda División was made up of the following teams:-League table:||rowspan=15 style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|-2009–10 Results:To read this table, the home team is listed in the left-hand column....
, a 1–0 success at Girona FC
Girona FC
Girona Futbol Club, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Girona, in the autonomous community of Catalonia. Founded in 1930, it plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Estadi Montilivi, which has a capacity of 10,000....
.
In late June 2010, after nearly helping Cartagena to another promotion (fifth place, with chances of promotion until the last two rounds), while scoring a career-best 11 goals, de Lucas moved to Celta de Vigo
Celta de Vigo
Real Club Celta de Vigo , simply referred to as Celta Vigo, is a Spanish professional football club based in Vigo, Galicia, currently playing in the Segunda División. It was founded on March 28, 1923 following the merger of Real Vigo Sporting and Real Fortuna Foot-ball Club.Nicknamed Los Celestes ,...
, for two years.
International career
De Lucas made four appearances for the Spanish under-21 sideSpain national under-21 football team
The Spain national under-21 football team, is the national under-21 football team of Spain and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation. The team, nicknamed La Rojita , competes in the biannual European Under-21 Football Championship.Following the realignment of UEFA's youth...
, in a one-year span.