Franklin Lucena facts for kids
Lucena in a 2014 World Cup qualification match.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Franklin José Lucena Peña | ||
| Date of birth | 20 February 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Acarigua, Venezuela | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2001–2002 | Portuguesa | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2002–2006 | Deportivo Táchira | 78 | (2) |
| 2006–2012 | Caracas | 116 | (8) |
| 2012–2015 | Deportivo La Guaira | 70 | (10) |
| 2015–2016 | Once Caldas | 39 | (2) |
| 2016–2017 | Deportivo La Guaira | 33 | (1) |
| 2017–2020 | Portuguesa FC | 73 | (5) |
| International career | |||
| 2007–2015 | Venezuela | 56 | (2) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2021–2022 | Portuguesa FC (assistant) | ||
| 2023 | Estudiantes de Mérida (assistant) | ||
| 2023–2024 | Estudiantes de Mérida | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Franklin José Lucena Peña was born on February 20, 1981. He is a famous Venezuelan football coach and a former player. During his playing days, he was a defensive midfielder, which means he helped protect his team's goal.
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Franklin Lucena's Football Journey
Franklin Lucena has had a long and successful career in football, both as a player and as a coach. He played for several important clubs in Venezuela and even in Colombia.
Playing Career Highlights
Franklin Lucena started his youth career at Portuguesa from 2001 to 2002. He then moved on to play for professional teams.
Early Club Years
- From 2002 to 2006, he played for Deportivo Táchira. He played in 78 games and scored 2 goals.
- He then joined Caracas from 2006 to 2012. He played 116 games and scored 8 goals. This was a very successful period for him.
- From 2012 to 2015, he played for Deportivo La Guaira. He appeared in 70 matches and scored 10 goals.
International Experience
- In 2015, Franklin Lucena moved to Colombia to play for Once Caldas. He played 39 games and scored 2 goals there.
- He returned to Deportivo La Guaira from 2016 to 2017, playing 33 more games and scoring 1 goal.
- He finished his playing career back at Portuguesa FC from 2017 to 2020, where he played 73 games and scored 5 goals.
Playing for Venezuela
Franklin Lucena also represented his country, Venezuela, on the international stage. He played for the national team from 2007 to 2015. He played in 56 matches for Venezuela and scored 2 goals. He was part of the Venezuelan squads for the 2011 Copa América and the 2015 Copa América tournaments.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Franklin Lucena began his coaching career.
- From 2021 to 2022, he worked as an assistant coach for Portuguesa FC.
- In 2023, he became an assistant coach for Estudiantes de Mérida.
- Later in 2023 and into 2024, he took on the role of head coach for Estudiantes de Mérida.
Franklin Lucena's Achievements
Franklin Lucena won several important titles during his time playing football.
Winning with Caracas FC
While playing for Caracas, he helped his team win the top Venezuelan football league, the Venezuelan Primera División, multiple times:
- In the 2007 Apertura tournament.
- In the 2009 Clausura tournament.
- In the 2010 Clausura tournament.
He also won the Copa Venezuela in 2009 with Caracas.
More About Franklin Lucena
You can find more information about Franklin Lucena on these websites:
- Franklin Lucena at Football-Lineups
- Franklin Lucena at SoccerwayLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Franklin Jose Lucena at BDFA
See also
In Spanish: Franklin Lucena para niños
