Luc de Fougerolles

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Luc de Fougerolles
Personal information
Full name Luc Rollet de Fougerolles [1]
Date of birth (2005-10-12) 12 October 2005 (age 18)
Place of birth London, England
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) [2]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Fulham U21
Number 44
Youth career
2010–2013 BHFC Battersea
2013–2023 Fulham
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023– Fulham 0 (0)
International career‡
2024– Canada 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:41, 2 November 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of March 23, 2024

Luc Rollet de Fougerolles (born 12 October 2005) is a professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Premier League club Fulham. Born in England, he plays for the Canada national team.

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Early life

De Fougerolles began playing soccer as a 5 year old with BHFC Battersea. [2] He moved to the Fulham Academy at the age of 8, and worked his way through their youth categories. [3] On 6 April 2023, he signed a professional contract with Fulham. [4] On 20 June 2023, he was named "Scholar of the Year" by Fulham. [5] He was called up to Fulham's senior team for their preseason in the summer of 2023. [6] He made his senior and professional debut with Fulham in a 3–1 EFL Cup win over Ipswich Town on 1 November 2023. [7]

International career

Born in England, de Fougerolles is of Canadian descent through his Montreal-born father. [8] He was called up to the Canada U20 side in April 2022, but the COVID-19 pandemic prevented him from joining the camp. [3]

In October 2023, de Fougerolles accepted a call-up to the senior Canada side ahead of a friendly against Japan in Niigata. [9] He made his debut for Canada as a late substitute against Trinidad and Tobago in their 2024 Copa América qualifying play-off on March 23, 2024. [10]

Playing style

De Fougerolles is a versatile defender who can play as full-back, centre-back or midfielder. He is adept at 1v1 defending, with a strong first touch, explosive movement, and can progress the ball as a complete modern defender. He is very strong mentally, and composed in build-up play. [8]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played November 2, 2023 [11]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Fulham U21 2023–24 ———1 [lower-alpha 1] 010
Fulham 2023–24 Premier League 000010—10
Career total0000101020
  1. ↑ Appearance in EFL Trophy

International

As of match played March 23, 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Canada 202410
Total10

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References

  1. ↑ "2022/23 Premier League squad lists". Premier League . September 16, 2022.
  2. 1 2 Luc de Fougerolles at the Canadian Soccer Association
  3. 1 2 Vézina, Justin (July 16, 2023). "Luc de Fougerolles: Montréalais de seconde génération, espoir de premier plan" [Second-generation Montrealer, leading prospect]. La Presse (in French).
  4. ↑ Crawford, Dan (April 6, 2023). "De Fougerolles signs professional deal". HammyEnd.com.
  5. ↑ Georgiou, Ethan (June 20, 2023). "De Fougerolles Wins Scholar Of The Year Award". Fulham FC .
  6. ↑ Crawford, Dan (August 2, 2023). "de Fougerolles delighted with Summer Series showing". HammyEnd.com.
  7. ↑ "Live Commentary - Ipswich vs Fulham | 01.11.2023". Sky Sports.
  8. 1 2 Ristic, Raine (August 17, 2023). "Who is Luc De Fougerolles? Meet the Canadian youngster turning heads at Fulham this summer". OneSoccer .
  9. ↑ "Biello names CanMNT squad: Highlights from press conference ahead of 'audition' friendly vs. Japan". Canadian Premier League . October 5, 2023.
  10. ↑ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (March 23, 2024). "RECAP: CanMNT qualify for 2024 Copa América with close win vs. Trinidad & Tobago". Canadian Premier League .
  11. ↑ "Luc de Fougerolles profile". Soccerway.
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