Lucas Damián Molina (30 March 1984 â 28 November 2004) was an Argentine professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Independiente.
Born in Buenos Aires, Molina made his professional debut for Independiente in the Argentine Primera División against Vélez Sarsfield on 30 October 2003. He came into the match as a late-substitute for Damián Albil. The match ended 1âÂÂ0 in favor of Vélez Sarsfield.
Molina had played for Argentina at both under-17 and under-20 levels.
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.