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Luc de Fougerolles
Soccer player (born 2005) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Luc Rollet de Fougerolles (born 12 October 2005) is a professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Belgian Pro League club F.C.V. Dender, on loan from Fulham. Born in England, he represents the Canada national team.
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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]
Career
Fulham
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]
On 11 July 2025, De Fougerolles signed a contract extension with Fulham, keeping him at the club until 2029.[8]
Loan to F.C.V. Dender
On 30 July 2025, it was announced that De Fougerolles had joined Belgian Pro League club F.C.V. Dender on a season-long loan.[9][10] He made his debut for Dender on 2 August 2025, starting the match against Standard Liège and playing 76 minutes.[11]
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International career
De Fougerolles was born in England to a Canadian father and an Iranian-born Anglo mother.[2]
In October 2023, de Fougerolles accepted a call-up to the senior Canada side ahead of a friendly against Japan in Niigata.[12] 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.[13] In June 2024, de Fougerolles was named to Canada's squad for the 2024 Copa América[14] 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.[15]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played August 2, 2025[16]
International
- As of match played 29 June 2025
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External links
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