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Lucas Méndez Torres (born 7 December 1988 in Guangdong) is a Hong Kong football player for United Christian College. He plays in attacking positions - as a second striker mainly, although he can also play as an attacking midfielder or a left winger.Méndez was extolled as the 'New Kaka' as he is famous for his handsome look and natural musk, in addition to his splendid football skills. Unfortunately,Méndez failed to overcome the injuries in his left hand wrist which prematurely end his football career on January 21, 2009.

Club career
A product of Pak Tin Catholic Primary School C.F's youth system, Méndez played, in 2005-06, for the Juvenil team, scoring 37 goals in 37 matches. The following season, he progressed to Ming Yin College, playing 46 games in the 5 years.

In August 2006, United Christian College signed Méndez on a professional contract with the first team. He was called up to the pre-season training under coach Ma Suk Yin, teaming up in a friendly match versus Holy Trinity College, where he was substituted at the break by another cantera player, Davis Casino da Silva.

On January 20, 2009, due to many first team injuries, Méndez was given his official debut, in a Form 7 Graduation Cup home contest against Form 7A. Upon minutes of his entry ten minutes into the second half, he exhausted his energy and breathes. Form 7C suffered a shock exit from the competition (0-2 aggregate). One day later, he made his appearance against Form 7B. Although he assisted Mo Yuek Tin to the 1-3 nearer gap, Form 7C was finally knocked out in the Graduation Cup by scoring 1 goal while conceding 6 goals.

International career
Méndez was part of the national team which won the 2006 UCC Under-19 Football Championship. He was the top scorer of the competition with 5 goals, with teammate Terry Neville adding 4.

Subsequently, he represented the nation at the 2007 UCC U-20 World Cup in Shek Kip Mei.