Getting to know…Lucas Fontana
Preferred pronouns: He/him
Date of Birth: 11/01/2001
Birth Location: Peoria, Illinois

Social Media
Twitter: lucasfontana150
Instagram: fon1ana
Facebook: Lucas Fontana

Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Soccer, baseball
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings: Four-time All-City HS
All-Sectional HS
2x All-State HS
All-Region HS
Region 24 GK of the Year JuCo
Club GK of the Year 2023 USL2
What is your favorite sports memory? Winning regionals in a shootout for my JuCo
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? Parents
Other personal athletic highlights? Playing in USL2 national championship

Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: Honor Roll
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: CMAT

Family Information
Son of Michelle and Joseph Fontana
Brothers and/or sisters: Giana and Ava Fontana (younger sisters)
Does anyone in your family play college or pro sports?
My sister, Ava Fontana, Softball, Kankakee Community College

Fun 
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? I can cut hair
What is your dream job? Professional soccer player
Why did you choose Chicago State? The opportunities, cost of tuition, and level of soccer
Do you have a sports hero? Gianni Buffon, he was my inspiration growing up
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Video Games
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Juventus
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Animal
What is your favorite food? Pasta
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pasta
What or who motivates you to work hard? My family
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Never give up
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: Central Cee, Kevin Durant, Joe Rogan
What is your go-to song at Karaoke night? Location
Can you sing? Like, really sing? No
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? The MLS
What's the most DARING/CRAZIEST thing you've ever done? Parasailing