Lucas Mendes (born December 29, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays for USL League One club Richmond Kickers.
Mendes is usually employed as a winger, but can be used as a striker or a central midfielder.
Mendes won Gatorade Player of the Year award for boys' soccer in 2016.
The award is a national-recognized award given to the best high school athlete in the nation.
Mendes won the award while playing for Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, Virginia.
Outside of playing for the Washington-Lee Generals boys' soccer team, Mendes also played for the D.C.