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Born in England, de Fougerolles is of Canadian descent through his [[Montreal]]-born father.<ref name="Meet the Canadian youngster">{{Cite web|url=https://onesoccer.ca/a/who-is-luc-de-fougerolles-meet-the-canadian-youngster-turning-heads-at-fulham-this-summer|title=Who is Luc De Fougerolles? Meet the Canadian youngster turning heads at Fulham this summer|work=[[OneSoccer]]|first=Raine|last=Ristic|date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> He was called up to the [[Canada men's national under-20 soccer team|Canada U20]] side in April 2022, but the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] prevented him from joining the camp.<ref name="Montréalais de seconde génération, espoir de premier plan" />
Born in England, de Fougerolles is of Canadian descent through his [[Montreal]]-born father.<ref name="Meet the Canadian youngster">{{Cite web|url=https://onesoccer.ca/a/who-is-luc-de-fougerolles-meet-the-canadian-youngster-turning-heads-at-fulham-this-summer|title=Who is Luc De Fougerolles? Meet the Canadian youngster turning heads at Fulham this summer|work=[[OneSoccer]]|first=Raine|last=Ristic|date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> He was called up to the [[Canada men's national under-20 soccer team|Canada U20]] side in April 2022, but the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] prevented him from joining the camp.<ref name="Montréalais de seconde génération, espoir de premier plan" />


In October 2023, de Fougerolles accepted a call-up to the senior [[Canadian men's national soccer team|Canada]] side ahead of a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]] in [[Niigata (city)|Niigata]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://canpl.ca/article/canmnt-announces-23-man-squad-for-friendly-vs-japan|date=October 5, 2023|title=Biello names CanMNT squad: Highlights from press conference ahead of 'audition' friendly vs. Japan|work=[[Canadian Premier League]]}}</ref> He made his debut for Canada as a late substitute against [[Trinidad and Tobago national football team|Trinidad and Tobago]] in their [[2024 Copa América qualifying play-offs|2024 Copa América qualifying play-off]] on March 23, 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://canpl.ca/article/recap-canmnt-qualify-for-2024-copa-america-with-close-win-vs-trinidad-tobago|first=Charlie|last=O'Connor-Clarke|work=[[Canadian Premier League]]|title=RECAP: CanMNT qualify for 2024 Copa América with close win vs. Trinidad & Tobago|date=March 23, 2024}}</ref>
In October 2023, de Fougerolles accepted a call-up to the senior [[Canadian men's national soccer team|Canada]] side ahead of a friendly against [[Japan national football team|Japan]] in [[Niigata (city)|Niigata]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://canpl.ca/article/canmnt-announces-23-man-squad-for-friendly-vs-japan|date=October 5, 2023|title=Biello names CanMNT squad: Highlights from press conference ahead of 'audition' friendly vs. Japan|work=[[Canadian Premier League]]}}</ref> He made his debut for Canada as a late substitute against [[Trinidad and Tobago national football team|Trinidad and Tobago]] in their [[2024 Copa América qualifying play-offs|2024 Copa América qualifying play-off]] on March 23, 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://canpl.ca/article/recap-canmnt-qualify-for-2024-copa-america-with-close-win-vs-trinidad-tobago|first=Charlie|last=O'Connor-Clarke|work=[[Canadian Premier League]]|title=RECAP: CanMNT qualify for 2024 Copa América with close win vs. Trinidad & Tobago|date=March 23, 2024}}</ref> In June 2024, de Fougerolles was named to Canada's squad for the [[2024 Copa América]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://canadasoccer.com/news/canmnt-announce-2024-copa-america-roster/|title=CANMNT ANNOUNCE 2024 COPA AMÉRICA ROSTER|date=June 15, 2024|work= [[Canadian Soccer Association]]}}</ref>


==Playing style==
==Playing style==

Revision as of 16:12, 16 June 2024

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
Number 44
Youth career
2010–2013 BHFC Battersea
2013– Fulham
International career‡
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Canada 1 (0)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23 March 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 the Canada national team.

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] In June 2024, de Fougerolles was named to Canada's squad for the 2024 Copa América.[11]

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[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 March 23, 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Canada 2024 1 0
Total 1 0

References

  1. ^ "2022/23 Premier League squad lists". Premier League. September 16, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Luc de Fougerolles at the Canadian Soccer Association
  3. ^ a b 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. ^ a b 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. ^ "CANMNT ANNOUNCE 2024 COPA AMÉRICA ROSTER". Canadian Soccer Association. June 15, 2024.
  12. ^ "Luc de Fougerolles profile". Soccerway.
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