Biography
Who is Alexandre Lacazette?
Early life and family background
Alexandre Armand Lacazette was born on May 28, 1991, in Lyon, France. He came from a family of Guadeloupean origin and was the youngest of four boys in his household.
Football ran in his family from an early age. One of his brothers, Benoît, played football in the Swiss second division and the French fourth division, while his cousin Romuald also pursued a career as a professional footballer.
Rise to stardom at Lyon
Alexandre Lacazette began his senior career with his hometown club Lyon in 2010 at age 19. Initially deployed as a wide forward, coaches eventually converted him into a striker.
During the 2014-15 season, he finished as the top goalscorer in Ligue 1 and won the Ligue 1 Player of the Year award. He broke the Lyon record for goals scored in a single season by netting his 26th goal in April 2015 against Reims, finishing the campaign with 27 goals.
In October 2016, he scored his 100th and 101st goals for Lyon, overtaking Juninho Pernambucano to become the fourth-most productive scorer in the club history. He later returned to Lyon on a free transfer in 2022 to become the club's second-highest all-time top goalscorer.
Transfer to Arsenal and later career
In July 2017, Alexandre Lacazette signed a five-year deal with Premier League club Arsenal for a then-club record transfer fee. During his time in England, he won the FA Cup in 2020 and reached the UEFA Europa League final in 2019.
He made an immediate impact for Arsenal by scoring just 94 seconds into his Premier League debut against Leicester City. He later moved on to play for Saudi Pro League club Neom.
International career with France
Alexandre Lacazette represented France across all youth levels before making his senior debut for the national team in 2013. He played a key role in France's victory at the 2010 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, scoring the match-winning goal in the final against Spain.
As an over-age player, he also captained the French squad at the 2024 Olympic Games, leading his nation to a silver medal finish in the tournament.
Birthday and age
Alexandre Lacazette was born on May 28, 1991, which makes Alexandre 35 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Alexandre shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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