Biography
Who is Lucas Digne?
Early life and career beginnings
Lucas Digne was born on July 20, 1993, in Meaux, France. He developed his football skills in his home country and signed his first professional contract with Lille on July 27, 2010. He was promoted to the senior team permanently ahead of the 2011 to 2012 season, receiving the number 3 shirt. He made his professional debut on October 26, 2011, in a match against Sedan during the Coupe de la Ligue.
Lucas made his Ligue 1 debut in January 2012 in a win against Saint-Étienne. He went on to make sixteen league appearances during that season as Lille finished third in the standings. He became a regular starter in the following season, scoring his first league goal from a penalty against Lorient in April 2013.
Paris Saint-Germain and Roma
On July 17, 2013, Lucas Digne signed a five-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain. During his time with the club, he won multiple domestic titles, including Ligue 1 and league cup championships, while serving as a backup to veteran player Maxwell. He also played in the Trophée des Champions matches, helping the team secure victories against Bordeaux and Guingamp.
In August 2015, Lucas moved to Italian club Roma on a season-long loan deal. He made his debut in a victory against Juventus. He scored his first goal for Roma in September 2015 against Carpi and added more goals later in the season as the club finished third in Serie A.
Barcelona and Everton
Lucas Digne joined Spanish club Barcelona in July 2016 on a five-year deal. He made his debut in the Supercopa de España against Sevilla and played twenty-six total matches in his first season. He scored his first goal for Barcelona in December 2016 against Hércules in the Copa del Rey. He won domestic trophies during his time at the Camp Nou before transferring to English club Everton in August 2018.
At Everton, Lucas quickly established himself as the first-choice left-back. He scored his first goal for the club in December 2018 against Watford with a curling free kick and later scored twice against Burnley. In his first season, he won individual honors as the club Player of the Season and Players' Player of the Season. After a falling out with the manager, he left Everton in January 2022.
Aston Villa and international career
On January 13, 2022, Aston Villa signed Lucas Digne on a contract lasting until 2026. He made his debut against Manchester United and scored his first goal for the club in August 2022 against Bolton Wanderers. He later signed a contract extension with Aston Villa in August 2025 before returning to Paris Saint-Germain in August 2026 on a three-year contract.
On the international stage, Lucas represented France across various youth levels. He won the 2013 FIFA Under-20 World Cup with the France team. He made his senior international debut in March 2014 and represented his country at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2016, Euro 2020, and the 2026 World Cup.
Birthday and age
Lucas Digne was born on July 20, 1993, which makes Lucas 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Lucas shares the date with 31 other famous people.
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