Luc de Fougerolles

Luc Rollet de Fougerolles (born October 12, 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.

Luc de Fougerolles
Personal information
Full name Luc Rollet de Fougerolles[1]
Date of birth (2005-10-12) October 12, 2005
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 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 23 March 2024

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 April 6, 2023, he signed a professional contract with Fulham.[4] On June 20, 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 Montreal-born Canadian father and Iranian-born mother.[8][9] 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.[10] 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.[11] In June 2024, de Fougerolles was named to Canada's squad for the 2024 Copa América.[12]

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[13]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Fulham 2023–24 Premier League 00001010
Career total 00001010

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

    References
    1. "2022/23 Premier League squad lists". Premier League. September 16, 2022.
    2. Luc de Fougerolles at the Canadian Soccer Association
    3. 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. Ristic, Raine (August 17, 2023). "Who is Luc De Fougerolles? Meet the Canadian youngster turning heads at Fulham this summer". OneSoccer.
    9. "Profile - Canada Soccer". January 28, 2020.
    10. "Biello names CanMNT squad: Highlights from press conference ahead of 'audition' friendly vs. Japan". Canadian Premier League. October 5, 2023.
    11. O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (March 23, 2024). "RECAP: CanMNT qualify for 2024 Copa América with close win vs. Trinidad & Tobago". Canadian Premier League.
    12. "CANMNT ANNOUNCE 2024 COPA AMÉRICA ROSTER". Canadian Soccer Association. June 15, 2024.
    13. "Luc de Fougerolles profile". Soccerway.
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