Lucas Bernardi facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Lucas Ademar Bernardi | ||
| Date of birth | 27 September 1977 | ||
| Place of birth | Rosario, Argentina | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1998–2000 | Newell's Old Boys | 75 | (3) |
| 2000–2001 | Marseille | 8 | (0) |
| 2001–2008 | Monaco | 178 | (4) |
| 2008–2014 | Newell's Old Boys | 198 | (3) |
| Total | 459 | (10) | |
| International career | |||
| 2004–2005 | Argentina | 6 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2015–2016 | Newell's Old Boys | ||
| 2016 | Arsenal de Sarandí | ||
| 2017 | Godoy Cruz | ||
| 2017–2018 | Estudiantes | ||
| 2018 | Belgrano | ||
| 2019 | Godoy Cruz | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Lucas Ademar Bernardi was born on September 27, 1977, in Rosario, Argentina. He is a former professional football player and manager from Argentina. During his playing career, he was a defensive midfielder, which means he helped protect his team's goal.
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Lucas Bernardi: A Football Journey
Lucas Bernardi had a long and successful career in football. He played for several clubs in Argentina and France. After retiring as a player, he became a football manager.
Playing Days: From Argentina to Europe
Lucas Bernardi started his football journey at Newell's Old Boys, a club in his home country, Argentina. He played there for a few years before moving to Europe. In 2001, he joined Olympique de Marseille, a team in France.
After just one season with Marseille, Lucas moved to another French club, AS Monaco. This is where he spent most of his playing career. He played over 200 games for Monaco. He was a key part of the team that reached the final of the 2003–04 UEFA Champions League in 2004. This is one of the biggest club football competitions in the world!
In 2009, Lucas Bernardi returned to Argentina. He rejoined his first club, Newell's Old Boys. He continued to play there until he retired as a player.
Playing for Argentina
Lucas Bernardi also had the honor of playing for his country. He made his first appearance for the Argentina national team in 2004. This was in a match against Japan. He played a total of six games for Argentina during his international career.
Life as a Coach
After his playing career ended, Lucas Bernardi decided to become a football manager. He has managed several clubs in Argentina. On March 3, 2019, he was appointed as the manager of Godoy Cruz. He has continued to work in football, now guiding teams from the sidelines.
Trophies and Achievements
Lucas Bernardi won some important titles during his career as a player:
- Monaco
- Coupe de la Ligue: 2002–03 (This is a French cup competition)
- UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2003–04 (His team reached the final of Europe's biggest club tournament)
- Newell's Old Boys
- Argentine Primera División: 2012–13 (This is the top football league in Argentina)
See also
In Spanish: Lucas Bernardi para niños
