Luc de Fougerolles

Luc de Fougerolles
Personal information
Full name Luc Rollet de Fougerolles[1]
Date of birth (2005-10-12) 12 October 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth London, England
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Fulham
Number 44
Youth career
2010–2013 BHFC Battersea
2013–2023 Fulham
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Fulham 0 (0)
International career‡
2024– Canada 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:41, 2 November 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13 July 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 represents Canada at international level.

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

de Fougerolles was born in England to a Canadian father and an Iranian mother.[2]

In October 2023, de Fougerolles accepted a call-up to the senior Canada side ahead of a friendly against Japan in Niigata.[8] He made his debut for Canada as a late substitute against Trinidad and Tobago in their 2024 Copa América qualifying play-off on 23 March 2024.[9] In June 2024, de Fougerolles was named to Canada's squad for the 2024 Copa América[10] and was named to the starting XI for the 3rd place game against Uruguay.

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.[11]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 2 November 2023[12]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Fulham 2023–24 Premier League 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Career total 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0

International

As of match played 13 July 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Canada 2024 2 0
Total 2 0

References

  1. ^ "2022/23 Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 16 September 2022.
  2. ^ a b c Luc de Fougerolles at the Canadian Soccer Association
  3. ^ Vézina, Justin (16 July 2023). "Luc de Fougerolles: Montréalais de seconde génération, espoir de premier plan" [Second-generation Montrealer, leading prospect]. La Presse (in French).
  4. ^ Crawford, Dan (6 April 2023). "De Fougerolles signs professional deal". HammyEnd.com.
  5. ^ Georgiou, Ethan (20 June 2023). "De Fougerolles Wins Scholar Of The Year Award". Fulham FC.
  6. ^ Crawford, Dan (2 August 2023). "de Fougerolles delighted with Summer Series showing". HammyEnd.com.
  7. ^ "Live Commentary - Ipswich vs Fulham | 01.11.2023". Sky Sports.
  8. ^ "Biello names CanMNT squad: Highlights from press conference ahead of 'audition' friendly vs. Japan". Canadian Premier League. 5 October 2023.
  9. ^ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (23 March 2024). "RECAP: CanMNT qualify for 2024 Copa América with close win vs. Trinidad & Tobago". Canadian Premier League.
  10. ^ "CANMNT ANNOUNCE 2024 COPA AMÉRICA ROSTER". Canadian Soccer Association. 15 June 2024.
  11. ^ Ristic, Raine (17 August 2023). "Who is Luc De Fougerolles? Meet the Canadian youngster turning heads at Fulham this summer". OneSoccer.
  12. ^ "Luc de Fougerolles profile". Soccerway.