Most clean sheets in a World Cup – Hugo Lloris (4, 2018)
France's most-capped player and World Cup-winning captain.
Hugo Hadrien Dominique Lloris (born 26 December 1986) is a French professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC. He is also one of a select number of players who have amassed over 1,000 career appearances.
Quick Facts
- Player
- Hugo Lloris
- Position
- Goalkeeper
- National team
- France
- Tournament
- 2018 FIFA World Cup (Russia)
- Record
- 4 clean sheets
- Tournament result
- Champions
- Club at the time
- Tottenham Hotspur
Lore & Background
Lloris captained France to victory at the 2018 World Cup held in Russia, and also led the team as runners-up at Euro 2016 and the 2022 World Cup. He announced his retirement from international football in January 2023, having made 145 appearances and being France's most-capped player.
Reader's Guide
Lloris began his career with Nice, made his debut as a teenager in October 2005, and started as goalkeeper during the team's run to the 2006 Coupe de la Ligue final. He moved to Lyon, won several domestic awards, and was named UNFP Ligue 1 Goalkeeper of the Year three times. He joined Tottenham Hotspur in 2012, made over 400 appearances, was named captain in 2015, and helped the team reach the 2019 UEFA Champions League final. He joined Los Angeles FC in 2024.
Did You Know?
- Lloris represented France at under-18, under-19, and under-21 level, and played in the team that won the 2005 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.
- He made his senior international debut in November 2008 in a friendly against Uruguay.
- He captained the national team for the first time in 2010 and became first-choice captain on 28 February 2012.
- Lloris excelled at tennis until age 13 and was among the top players in his age group in France.
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