Lucas Cavallini

3.1. Nacional

Cavallini joined Nacional's youth development system in 2010. In June 2011, he participated in the 2011 U-20 Copa Libertadores. During the group stage, Nacional secured victories against Libertad (1-0) and Jorge Wilstermann (3-1), with goals contributed by teammates Santiago Romero and Marchelli. They also drew 0-0 with Universitario, which was enough to qualify for the quarterfinals. However, Nacional was eliminated after a 1-0 defeat by Mexican side Club América. His progress in the youth system led him to sign a senior contract with the club in early 2012.

3.2. Juventud

In mid-July 2012, to gain more first-team experience, Cavallini was loaned to Juventud de Las Piedras. He made his professional debut with the club and quickly began to make an impact. In his second match, he scored his first official goal in a 1-0 home victory against Central Español. On October 7, he was named man of the match against Bella Vista, contributing both an assist and a goal in his team's 2-0 win. Just six days later, he scored his third goal in a 1-1 away draw against Fénix.

3.3. Fénix

After his loan spell at Juventud, Cavallini moved to C.A. Fénix. Initially, he had a slow start during his first loan season in the 2013-14 Uruguayan Primera División season. However, he quickly emerged as the club's leading goal scorer in the Apertura of the 2014-15 Uruguayan Primera División season. Recognizing his strong performance, Fénix signed him on a permanent transfer before the start of the 2015 Apertura season. During his time with Fénix, including both loan and permanent spells, he became known for his prolific goal-scoring.

3.4. Peñarol

On January 10, 2017, Cavallini transferred to Peñarol, another prominent Uruguayan club. He quickly found the net, scoring his first goal for the club against Montevideo Wanderers on February 26. His tenure at Peñarol was relatively short, as he was soon loaned to a Mexican club.

3.5. Puebla

On August 31, 2017, Cavallini was loaned to Liga MX side Puebla, marking his move to Mexican football. This transfer made him the first Canadian player to compete in Mexico's top division since Isidro Sánchez Macip in 2010. He made his debut for Puebla on September 9 against Cruz Azul, entering the match in the 64th minute during a 0-0 draw. He scored his first goal for Puebla on September 16 against Necaxa. Following an impressive 2017-18 season where he scored 13 goals in 25 matches, Puebla secured his services permanently, signing him to a four-year contract in June 2018. He continued to be a key player for Puebla through the 2018-19 and early 2019-20 seasons.

3.6. Vancouver Whitecaps FC

In December 2019, Lucas Cavallini made a significant move to Major League Soccer, signing a three-year deal with Vancouver Whitecaps FC. The transfer was reportedly a club-record fee for the Whitecaps, ahead of the 2020 MLS season. He debuted for Vancouver on March 1, 2020, in a 3-1 loss to Sporting Kansas City. His first regular-season goal for the club came on September 6, when he netted the opening goal in a 3-2 victory over Toronto FC. In August 2022, he briefly joined Whitecaps FC 2 on loan for a match in MLS Next Pro.

3.7. Tijuana

In February 2023, Cavallini returned to Mexican football, signing with Club Tijuana. He made his debut for Tijuana, often referred to as Xolos, on February 10, coming on as a substitute in a 1-0 victory against Atlético San Luis. He scored his first goal for the club on March 3 against Atlas.

4.1. Youth National Teams

Cavallini's international career with Canada began at the age of 18. In 2011, he debuted for the U-20 team during the 2011 CONCACAF U-20 Championship held in Guatemala, scoring one goal in three appearances. His performances at the youth level also earned him three call-ups to Canada's U-23 National team, where he also scored one goal in three appearances.

4.2. Senior National Team Debut and Early Career

His strong club performances, particularly his play in Uruguay, caught the attention of then-head coach Stephen Hart. This led to Cavallini's first call-up to the senior roster for a friendly match against Trinidad & Tobago on August 13, 2012. Cavallini made his debut for Canada in that match, coming on as a second-half substitute for Terry Dunfield in a 2-0 victory.

He subsequently made his World Cup qualifying debut in Canada's challenging 8-1 loss to Honduras. Following this match, Cavallini declined a call-up from interim coach Colin Miller for the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup, citing personal reasons. In October 2014, coach Benito Floro publicly stated that he had attempted to contact Cavallini without success but indicated that a future place in the team remained open for him. In May 2015, Cavallini expressed regret in an interview with Tenfield about becoming cap-tied to Canada. However, he clarified these comments upon his return to the national team for an October 2015 friendly against Ghana, stating that his previous remarks were misinterpreted and that his absences were related to personal matters, including the birth of his daughter, rather than an unwillingness to play for Canada.

4.3. Major Tournaments and Qualifications

Despite earlier hesitations, Cavallini became a consistent presence for the Canadian national team. He was named to Canada's 40-man provisional team for the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup by coach Octavio Zambrano on June 6, 2017, and was confirmed in the final 23-man squad on June 27. He was also named to the final squad for the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup on May 30, 2019.

During the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup, Cavallini notably scored a hat-trick in a dominant 7-0 victory over Cuba in the group stage on June 23, although his attempt at a fourth goal from a Panenka penalty went over the crossbar. On March 29, 2021, he scored his second hat-trick for Canada, coming off the bench in an 11-0 win against the Cayman Islands during a 2022 World Cup qualifying match.

In July 2021, Cavallini was again named to the Canadian squad for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup. His consistent contributions led to his inclusion in Canada's 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in November 2022. He made one appearance in Qatar, playing in Canada's second match on November 27 against Croatia.

More recently, in June 2023, Cavallini was selected for the final 23-man squad for the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals and subsequently for the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

4.4. International Goals

Lucas Cavallini has scored 19 goals for the Canada senior national team as of June 27, 2023.

Scores and results list Canada's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Cavallini goal.

^a Some sources credit this as an own goal; however, Cavallini's header was on target and parried by the Guianan keeper into his own net, thus it stands as his goal.

6.1. Club Statistics

Statistics updated as of April 30, 2023.

^b Includes Copa MX.
^c Includes Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana.
^d Includes appearances in MLS Cup Playoffs.

6.2. International Statistics

Statistics updated as of July 9, 2023.