Marcus Thuram is a French professional footballer born in 1997, known for his role as a forward.
He began his professional career at FC Sochaux-Montbéliard, making his debut in March 2015.
Thuram gained prominence at En Avant de Guingamp, where he scored a memorable penalty against PSG in 2019.
Biography
Early Life
Marcus Lilian Thuram-Ulien was born in 1997 in Parma, Italy, while his father, the renowned French international footballer Lilian Thuram, played for the local club. Named after the Jamaican activist Marcus Garvey, Marcus grew up in a footballing family, with his younger brother Khéphren also pursuing a career in the sport. Despite his father's illustrious career at clubs like Juventus and Barcelona, Marcus had a childhood affinity for AC Milan and Real Madrid, showcasing his diverse footballing influences.
Career
Thuram began his professional journey at FC Sochaux-Montbéliard, where he made his Ligue 2 debut on March 20, 2015. After two years, he moved to En Avant de Guingamp, where he gained recognition for his performances, notably scoring a crucial penalty against Paris Saint-Germain in the Coupe de la Ligue. In 2019, he signed with Borussia Mönchengladbach, where he continued to impress, wearing the number 10 shirt previously held by Thorgan Hazard. His international career took off as he represented various youth teams, culminating in his debut for the senior France national team in November 2020. He played a pivotal role in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, assisting Kylian Mbappé's equalizer against Argentina. In 2023, he joined Inter Milan, furthering his career in one of Europe's top leagues.
Personal Life
Thuram's heritage is rooted in Guadeloupe, reflecting his father's background. He has maintained a strong connection to his family's legacy while carving out his own path in football. His experiences and upbringing have shaped his views and aspirations, making him a notable figure in contemporary football. As of May 2026, he was selected for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, continuing to build on his family's footballing legacy.
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Career & Clubs
Sochaux
Thuram started his professional career at Sochaux, where he also played for the club's youth team. He made his Ligue 2 debut on 20 March 2015 against Châteauroux, replacing Edouard Butin on 83 minutes. He played 43 total matches for Sochaux and scored one goal, in a 3–1 loss at Tours on 14 April 2017.
Guingamp
On 5 July 2017, Thuram joined Ligue 1 club Guingamp for an undisclosed fee. In August 2018, he gained attention for playing against Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, a long-term teammate of his father at Parma and Juventus. Thuram scored an added-time penalty on 9 January 2019 to eliminate holders PSG from the quarter-finals of the Coupe de la Ligue, having earlier missed from the spot in the 2–1 win at the Parc des Princes. Twenty days later he scored the equaliser in a 2–2 home draw with Monaco in the semi-final, and his attempt in the subsequent penalty shootout was saved by Danijel Subašić though Guingamp nonetheless advanced.
Borussia Mönchengladbach
2019–20: Debut season
On 22 July 2019, Borussia Mönchengladbach announced they had signed Thuram on a four-year deal. The transfer fee paid to Guingamp was reported as €12 million. He was given the number 10 shirt, vacated by Thorgan Hazard after his move to Borussia Dortmund. He made his debut for Gladbach on 9 August in the first round of the DFB-Pokal away to 2. Bundesliga club SV Sandhausen, and scored the only goal. He got his first Bundesliga goals…
Thuram was a member of France U19 which won the 2016 UEFA European Championship. In November 2020, he was called up for the first time to the senior team, ahead of games against Finland, Portugal and Sweden. He debuted on 11 November in a friendly against the Finns, a 2–0 loss at the Stade de France. He was called up for the delayed UEFA Euro 2020 in May 2021. On 14 November 2022, Thuram received a late call-up for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, raising the squad to 26 players. In the final against Argentina, he and Randal Kolo Muani were brought on in place of Ousmane Dembélé and Olivier Giroud with France losing 2–0 in the 41st minute. He assisted Kylian Mbappé's equalizer to make it 2–2 at the end of regulation time, and was also booked for diving in the penalty area; France lost in a penalty shootout after a 3–3 draw. On 7 September, he scored his first international goal in a 2–0 win over Ireland during the Euro 2024 qualifying. On 14 May 2026, Thuram was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Club
As of match played 5 September 2026
International
As of match played 22 June 2026
As of match played 22 June 2026 France score listed first, score column indicates score after each Thuram goal
- Club
- France national under-19 association football team (2015–2016)
- Club
- FC Sochaux-Montbéliard (2015–2017)
- Club
- France national under-17 association football team (2014–2014)
- Club
- France national under-18 association football team (2014–2015)
- Club
- France national under-21 association football team (2019–2019)
- Club
- En Avant de Guingamp (2017–2019)
- Club
- Borussia Mönchengladbach (2019–2023)
- Club
- Inter Milan (2023–)
- Club
- France national under-20 association football team (2016–2017)
- Club
- France men's national association football team (2020–)
- National team
- France
Personal
Thuram is the son of the former French international footballer Lilian Thuram, and the older brother of Juventus and France midfielder Khéphren Thuram. He was born in the Italian city of Parma, in the region of Emilia-Romagna, while his father played for the club, and was named after Jamaican activist Marcus Garvey. Despite his father playing for Juventus and Barcelona, as a child, he supported AC Milan and Real Madrid. Thuram is of Guadeloupean descent through his father.
Clubs
- France men's national association football team2020current
- Inter Milan2023current
- France national under-17 association football team2014–2014
- France national under-18 association football team2014–2015
- FC Sochaux-Montbéliard2015–2017
- France national under-19 association football team2015–2016
- France national under-20 association football team2016–2017
- En Avant de Guingamp2017–2019
- Borussia Mönchengladbach2019–2023
- France national under-21 association football team2019–2019
Played together with
Abdelhamid El KaoutariFrance national under-17 association football team · 2006–2007
Abdelhamid El KaoutariFrance national under-18 association football team · 2007–2008
Abdelhamid El KaoutariFrance national under-19 association football team · 2008–2009
Abdou DialloFrance national under-17 association football team · 2012–2013
Abdou DialloFrance national under-18 association football team · 2013–2014
Abdou DialloFrance national under-19 association football team · 2014–2015
Abdou DialloFrance national under-21 association football team · 2016–2019Abdoulaye DialloFrance national under-19 association football team · 2009–2010
Abdoulaye DialloFrance national under-19 association football team · 2010–2011
Abdoulaye DialloFrance national under-19 association football team · 2011–2013
Abdoulaye DialloFrance national under-20 association football team · 2011–2012
Abdoulaye DoucouréFrance national under-17 association football team · 2009–2010
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Identifiers & aliases
Marcus Lilian Thuram-Ulien is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Inter Milan and the France national team.
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