Lucas Damián Molina (30 March 1984 – 28 November 2004) was an Argentine professional

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who played as a

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for Independiente.

Career

Born in

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, Molina made his professional debut for Independiente in the

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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.

International

Molina had played for Argentina at both under-17 and

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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.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Molina, Lucas 1984 births 2004 deaths Footballers from Buenos Aires Argentine men's footballers Argentine Primera División players Club Atlético Independiente footballers Men's association football goalkeepers