Alexandre Lacazette
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Early Life and Background
Alexandre Lacazette is a French professional footballer, born on May 28, 1991, in Lyon, France. He hails from a family of Guadeloupean descent and is the youngest of four brothers. One of his brothers has also been involved in football, serving as a coach at a local futsal club in Lyon. Inspired by his older siblings, Lacazette began playing football at the age of seven with his local club, Elan Sportif.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 28 May, 1991
- Age
- 28 yrs
- Occupations
- Association football player
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- Citizenship
- France
- Birth Place
- Lyon
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- French association football player
- Net Worth 2021
- 19 million
Development at Lyon Academy
Lacazette's promising talent led him to join the Centre Tola Vologe, the official training center for Olympique Lyonnais. His progress through the ranks earned him a place in Lyon's professional squad, where he showcased his potential as a forward. Initially utilized as a winger, he eventually transitioned into a central striker, a position where he found significant success.
Professional Career at Olympique Lyonnais
Lacazette made his professional debut with Lyon at the age of 19. His technical ability, combined with his pace and finishing skills, contributed to Lyon's victories in both the Coupe de France and Trophée des Champions in 2012. Over the following seasons, he developed into one of Ligue 1’s top scorers, earning a reputation for consistent goal scoring, including multiple seasons with over 20 goals. His performances were recognized in 2014 when he was named Ligue 1 Player of the Year.
Record Transfer to Arsenal
In 2017, Alexandre Lacazette transferred to Arsenal for a then club-record fee of £46.5 million. At Arsenal, he was primarily utilized as a central striker, where he continued to demonstrate his ability in front of goal. Known for his strong dribbling, intelligent movement, and link-up play, Lacazette became a key figure in the club's offensive line-up.
