Lucas Benjamin Ness (born 7 February 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Notts County.
Career Charlton Athletic Coming through the youth ranks at the Metropolitan Police, Ness joined Charlton Athletic having made nine first team appearances for the Metropolitan Police in 2019; seven of which were in the league and two further in the FA Cup.
Ness made his full first-team professional debut for Charlton on 30 September 2020 in a 1–1 EFL Trophy draw with Brighton & Hove Albion U21s.
Ness made his second appearance for the club, the following season, coming on as a second-half substitute – on 4 January 2022 – in a 1–0 win over Milton Keynes Dons in Round Three of the EFL Trophy.
On 19 April 2024, it was confirmed that Charlton had triggered the one-year extension clause in Ness' contract, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2025.
Hampton & Richmond Borough (loan) On 11 February 2022, Ness joined Hampton & Richmond Borough on a month's loan. On 18 March 2022, Ness's loan was extended until the end of the season.
Torquay United (loan) On 29 October 2022, Ness joined Torquay United on a month's loan.
On 1 December 2022, it was confirmed that Ness had been recalled by Charlton having made eight first–team appearances for Torquay United.
Notts County On 22 August 2024, Ness signed for Notts County on a three-year contract - with the club holding an option to extend by a further year - for an undisclosed fee. A sell-on clause has been included as part of the deal.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMetropolitan Police2019–20Southern LeaguePremier Division South7020—0090Charlton Athletic2020–21League One0000001One appearance in the EFL Trophy0102021–22League One 00000010102022–23League One 15000402Two appearances in the EFL Trophy02102023–24League One 14030103Three appearances in the EFL Trophy0210Charlton Athletic total290305070440Hampton & Richmond Borough (loan)2021–22National League South130——1One appearance in the Middlesex Senior Cup0140Torquay United (loan)2022–23National League6020—0080Notts County2024–25League Two 702000201102025–26League Two 27210006Three appearances in the EFL Trophy and three appearances and one goal in the EFL League Two play-offs1343Notts County total342300081453Career total892100501611203
Honours Notts County EFL League Two play-offs: 2026
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