Lucas Ness

Lucas Benjamin Ness (born 7 February 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two 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.