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Brazilian keeper Lucas has had a rough ride but now he's making Alisson and Ederson take notice

- JOHN CROSS

MAIDSTONE keeper Lucas Covolan has been on a career rollercoaster.

Covolan played for Brazil under-20s, once rivalled Alisson Becker at youth tournaments and, just like the Liverpool No.1, scored a dramatic header in a play-off semi-final.

But he has also suffered the downsides - including an unhappy spell at Port Vale - and he ended up seeking help for his mental health.

The Brazilian-born keeper started with Vasco da Gama, has been through the lower leagues after moving to England and was a hero for Torquay in the play-offs.

But even his last-gasp header and then two saves in a penalty shoot-out could not stop them losing to Hartlepool.

Now the Maidstone hero who lined up alongside the likes of ex-Chelsea star Oscar in the Brazil youth ranks - is hoping this season's remarkable FA Cup run may help put him back in the shop window.

Boss George Elokobi (above) guided the Stones to an incredible 2-1 win at Ipswich in the last round, with forward Lamar Reynolds (in training this week below) and Sam Corne on target for the National League South side.