Maxence Lacroix

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ИИ

Maxence Lacroix is a French footballer born in 2000 who plays as a centre-back.

He began his professional career with FC Sochaux-Montbéliard II from 2017 to 2019.

In 2020, Lacroix signed with VfL Wolfsburg, where he made a significant impact in the Bundesliga.

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Биография

Early Life

Maxence Guy Lacroix was born in Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, Val-de-Marne, and spent his formative years in Ajat, Dordogne. He comes from a family with a strong medical background, as his father is a nurse and his mother a doctor. Lacroix is of Guadeloupean and Malagasy descent and identifies as a devout Christian.

Career

Lacroix's football journey began when he signed his first professional contract with FC Sochaux-Montbéliard on August 21, 2017. He made his professional debut on December 22, 2018, in a Ligue 2 match against FC Lorient. His talent quickly caught the attention of larger clubs, leading to a move to VfL Wolfsburg on August 25, 2020, where he scored his first Bundesliga goal on February 27, 2021.

In a significant career milestone, Lacroix joined Premier League club Crystal Palace on August 30, 2024, for £18 million. He made an immediate impact, scoring his first goal for the club in a thrilling 2–2 draw against Manchester City on December 7, 2024. Lacroix played a crucial role in the 2025 FA Cup final, helping Crystal Palace secure their first major trophy with a 1–0 victory over City. His European debut came on November 6, 2025, where he scored in a UEFA Conference League match against AZ Alkmaar.

On the international stage, Lacroix has represented France at various youth levels, including the U17 team during the 2017 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and the FIFA U-17 World Cup. He received his first senior call-up to the France national team on March 22, 2026, and was selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.

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Career statistics

Club

As of match played 18 September 2026

International

As of match played 25 September 2026

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International career

Lacroix is a youth international for France, and represented the France U17s at the 2017 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. On 22 March 2026, Lacroix received his first call-up to the senior France national team, for friendlies against Brazil and Colombia. On 14 May 2026, Lacroix was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Club career

Sochaux

On 21 August 2017, Lacroix signed his first professional contract with FC Sochaux-Montbéliard. Lacroix made his professional debut with Sochaux in a 1–0 Ligue 2 win over FC Lorient on 22 December 2018.

VfL Wolfsburg

On 25 August 2020, Lacroix joined VfL Wolfsburg on a four-year deal. On 27 February 2021, he scored his first Bundesliga goal in a 2–0 win over Hertha BSC.

Crystal Palace

On 30 August 2024, Premier League club Crystal Palace signed Lacroix for £18m on a five-year deal, reuniting him with former Wolfsburg manager Oliver Glasner. He scored his first goal for the club in a 2–2 draw against Manchester City on 7 December. He played for the entirety of the 2025 FA Cup final on 17 May 2025 as the club defeated City 1–0 to win its first ever major trophy. Lacroix scored his first European goal for the club on 6 November 2025, firing home in the 22nd minute as Palace won 3–1 against AZ Alkmaar at Selhurst Park in the UEFA Conference League. He scored again on 26 February 2026 in the knockout round play-off second leg against HŠK Zrinjski Mostar, heading home from an Adam Wharton free-kick in the 36th minute as Palace won 2–0 on the night and 3–1 on aggregate to advance to the round of 16. In the Premier League, he headed Palace into an early lead at Old Trafford against Manchester United on 1 March from a Brennan Johnson corner, but was sent off in the 52nd minute; United recovered to win 2–1. On 27 May, Lacroix played the full 90…

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Club: FC Sochaux-Montbéliard II (2017–2019)
Club: France national under-16 association football team (2016–2016)
Club: France national under-17 association football team (2017–2017)
Club: France national under-18 association football team (2017–2017)
Club: France national under-20 association football team (2019–2019)
Club: FC Sochaux-Montbéliard (2018–2020)
Club: VfL Wolfsburg (2020–2024)
Club: Crystal Palace F.C. (2024–2026)
Club: France men's national association football team (2026–)
Club: Chelsea F.C. (2026–)
National team: France

Личное

Personal life

Lacroix was born in Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, Val-de-Marne, and grew up in Ajat, Dordogne. His father is a nurse and his mother a doctor. He is of Guadeloupean and Malagasy descent through his father and mother. He is a devout Christian.

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