*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:41, 2 November 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13 July 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 Canada at international level.
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
de Fougerolles was born in England to a Canadian father and an Iranian mother.[2]
In October 2023, de Fougerolles accepted a call-up to the senior Canada side ahead of a friendly against Japan in Niigata.[8] He made his debut for Canada as a late substitute against Trinidad and Tobago in their 2024 Copa América qualifying play-off on 23 March 2024.[9] In June 2024, de Fougerolles was named to Canada's squad for the 2024 Copa América[10] and was named to the starting XI for the 3rd place game against Uruguay.
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.[11]
