Luc de Fougerolles
Personal information
Full name Luc Rollet de Fougerolles[1]
Date of birth (2005-10-12) 12 October 2005
Place of birth London, England
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Fulham U21
Number 44
Youth career
2010–2013 BHFC Battersea
2013–2023 Fulham
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Fulham 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:41, 2 November 2023 (UTC)

Luc Rollet de Fougerolles (born 12 October 2005) is a professional soccer player who plays as a defender for club Fulham. Born in England, he has opted to represent Canada internationally.

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 Canadian-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]

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

As of November 2, 2023[10]
Club Season League Domestic Cup League Cup Continental Total
Division AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Fulham 2023–24 Premier League 0000100010
Career total 0000100010

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. ↑ "Luc de Fougerolles profile". Soccerway.
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