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Lucias Gabriel Vine (born 5 August 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Gosport Borough.

Vine is a product of the Aldershot Town youth system and began his professional career with Brentford in 2022. After his release in 2023, he dropped back into non-League football.

Aldershot Town
A forward or attacking midfielder, Vine began his youth career in the Aldershot Town youth system and was an unused substitute in two first team cup games during the first half of the 2021–22 season. He played the first senior football of his career away on loan at Southern League Premier Division South during the second half of the 2021–22 season. Vine made 18 appearances and scored seven goals during his spell and was a part of the 2021–22 Aldershot Senior Cup-winning team. Following two years with Aldershot Town, he departed the Recreation Ground in August 2022.

Brentford
Following unsuccessful trials with EFL clubs Bristol City and Bolton Wanderers in April 2022, Vine joined the B team at Premier League club Brentford on trial during the 2022–23 pre-season. After scoring three goals in as many matches, he signed a one-year contract, with the option of a further year, on a free transfer. Vine was released at the end of an injury-hit 2022–23 season.

Non-League football
In December 2023, Vine began making appearances for Southern League Premier Division South club Gosport Borough. He made 9 appearances before his release in mid-February 2024. In early March, he began making appearances for Isthmian League South Central Division club Southall.

Personal life
Vine is the son of former professional footballer Rowan Vine.

Career statistics


Honours
Hartley Wintney


 * Aldershot Senior Cup: 2021–22