Biography
Who is Lucas Hernandez?
Early life and real name
Lucas Hernandez François Bernard Hernandez was born on February 14, 1996, in Marseille, France. His father, Jean-François Hernández, was also a professional football player who played for Marseille during his career. Lucas is the older brother of fellow professional football player Théo Hernandez.
While he was born in France, Lucas moved to Spain at the age of four when his father played there. As a result, he grew up speaking French with a slight Spanish accent and later spent his youth in Spanish football academies before turning professional.
Club career beginnings
Lucas started his senior career with Atlético Madrid after joining their youth setup in 2007 from Rayo Majadahonda. He made his senior debut for the club's reserves in April 2014 in the Segunda Division B. Later that year, he made his first-team debut in a Copa del Rey match against L'Hospitalet.
During his time with Atlético Madrid, Lucas made more than 100 competitive appearances. He reached the 2016 UEFA Champions League final with the team and won the 2018 UEFA Europa League along with the UEFA Super Cup in the same year. He signed a contract extension in 2016 that ran until 2020.
Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain
In July 2019, Lucas moved to Bundesliga club Bayern Munich for a club record transfer fee of 80 million euros, signing a five-year contract. In his first season with the club, he won a treble consisting of the Bundesliga, the DFB-Pokal, and the UEFA Champions League after defeating Paris Saint-Germain in the final.
Lucas returned to his home country in July 2023 by signing with Paris Saint-Germain on a contract lasting until June 2028. During his time with the club, he continued playing in the Champions League and faced his younger brother Théo, who played for AC Milan, during a group stage match in October 2023.
International career and achievements
Lucas earned his first cap for France in March 2012 with the under-16 team in a match against Italy. He progressed through various youth age groups, including the under-18, under-19, and under-20 squads, before receiving a call-up to the senior national team from manager Didier Deschamps in March 2018.
He was a key member of the French squad that won the 2018 FIFA World Cup, featuring in all of the matches for the tournament champions and providing two assists. He also participated in UEFA Euro 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where an injury sidelined him early in the competition.
Birthday and age
Lucas Hernandez was born on February 14, 1996, which makes Lucas 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Lucas shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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