Who is Wellity Lucky? New Liverpool centre-back – first-team plans, style of play & debut

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Wellity Lucky has emerged as a regular feature in Liverpool’s first-team squad amid injuries to senior defenders, so who is the 19-year-old and what are Arne Slot‘s plans? Who is Wellity Lucky?

A quick profile • Continental roots: Born in Spain and formerly of the Real Zaragoza youth system, Lucky joined Liverpool at U13 level and is a dual Spanish-English youth international. • Senior breakthrough: The 19-year-old made his first-team debut on October 29, 2025, against Crystal Palace and has recently been a staple on Arne Slot‘s bench. • Defensive SOS: Amid a growing injury list, the 6’2″ centre-back has been fast-tracked as primary cover for Virgil van Dijk, with his 89% pass completion rate and recovery pace making him a natural fit. What is Wellity Lucky’s style of play?

When will Wellity Lucky make his Liverpool debut? While Lucky has already made his debut for Liverpool’s first team in the Carabao Cup loss to Crystal Palace, a first appearance in the Premier League may not be far off.