Lucky Lekgwathi (born 1 August 1976 in Ga-Rankuwa, Gauteng) is a retired South African football defender who played and captained Orlando Pirates.

He was very instrumental in ending Orlando Pirates' 8-year league drought, scoring crucial goals in the process, most notably a winner against Supersport United.

The veteran defender became the clubs' darling and an inspirational leader to the younger players in the squad.

His most notorious contributions which will forever last in the memories of the club's faithful, is the diving header he scored against Lamontville Golden Arrows F.C.

He was an important figure in Pirates' excellent Campaign in the African Champions League where the team finished as runners up in 2013.