Cottbus is fortified by the all-round defender, Lucoqui.
Energie Cottbus Signs Veteran Defender Anderson Lucoqui
Football club Energie Cottbus has announced the signing of experienced defender Anderson Lucoqui. The Angolan international will bring a wealth of experience to the team, having played in the Bundesliga, 2. Bundesliga, and 3. Liga.
Lucoqui, who completed his youth development at the academies of 1. FC Köln, Bayer Leverkusen, and Düsseldorf, made his professional debut with Fortuna Düsseldorf. He has since gone on to play for a number of top German clubs, including Arminia Bielefeld, FSV Mainz 05, and 1860 Munich.
Before joining Energie Cottbus, Lucoqui was contracted to 1860 Munich. His last team before that was FC Energie Cottbus, marking his eighth stop in German professional football.
Lucoqui has an impressive resume, having played in 34 Bundesliga, 50 2. Bundesliga, and 12 3. Liga games. He has also represented Angola once at the international level.
"I am excited to join Energie Cottbus and look forward to contributing to the team's success," said Lucoqui. "I have always enjoyed playing in Germany and I am happy to be back."
The terms of Lucoqui's contract with Energie Cottbus were not disclosed. The defender is expected to make his debut for the club in the coming weeks.
With Lucoqui's addition, Energie Cottbus hopes to improve their defensive performance and challenge for a promotion spot in the 2. Bundesliga. The team currently sits in 14th place in the league standings.
Lucoqui's signing marks a significant boost for Energie Cottbus as they look to build towards a successful future in German football. Fans will be eager to see the veteran defender in action and see if he can help the team climb up the standings.
