Career Timeline of Hugo Lloris: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Hugo Lloris, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Hugo Lloris is a French professional footballer renowned for his goalkeeping abilities. He currently plays for Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer. Lloris has had a distinguished career, notably as the captain of the French national team, leading them to victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He has also been a prominent figure in European club football. Lloris is recognized for his shot-stopping skills, leadership qualities, and commanding presence in the penalty area.

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1988: Best League Finish Since 1988-89 Season

In the 2007-08 season, Nice finished in eighth place, which was the club's best finish in the league since finishing sixth in the 1988-89 season.

2003: Championnat Nationaux des 18 ans Win

In 2003, Lloris was the starting goalkeeper for Nice's under-17 team that won the Championnat Nationaux des 18 ans.

March 2004: Debut with Under-18 Team

In March 2004, Hugo Lloris made his debut for France's under-18 team in a friendly match against Germany on March 11.

2004: Promoted to Reserve Team

For the 2004-05 season, Lloris was promoted to Nice's reserve team in the Championnat de France Amateur.

October 2005: Lloris Debuts for Nice

In October 2005, Hugo Lloris made his professional debut for Nice as a teenager.

October 2005: Professional Debut

On October 25, 2005, at the age of 18, Lloris made his professional debut for Nice in a Coupe de la Ligue match against Châteauroux, recording a clean sheet.

2005: UEFA European Under-19 Championship Win

In 2005, Hugo Lloris was part of the winning team at the UEFA European Under-19 Championship, appearing in all five of the team's matches.

March 2006: League Debut and Clean Sheet

In March 2006, specifically on the 18th, Lloris made his league debut against Nancy, securing a clean sheet in a 1-0 victory.

2006: Coupe de la Ligue Final

In 2006, Lloris started as a goalkeeper during Nice's run to the Coupe de la Ligue final.

August 2007: Last Played For Under-21 Team Before October 2008

In August 2007, Hugo Lloris last played for the under-21 team, before being called up again in October 2008.

February 2008: First Call-up to Senior National Team

In February 2008, Lloris received his first call-up to the senior national team for France's match against Spain. However, he played for the B team against the Congo DR instead.

August 2008: Clean Sheet in Club Debut

In August 2008, Hugo Lloris made his club debut and recorded a clean sheet. No exact date was provided.

August 2008: Club Debut and Clean Sheet

On August 10, 2008, Lloris made his club debut for Lyon in the opening league match against Toulouse, winning 3-0 and earning his first clean sheet with the club.

October 2008: Called Up to Under-21 Team

In October 2008, Hugo Lloris was called up to the under-21 team for their playoff match against Germany, despite already being a part of the senior team. France lost, ending his under-21 career.

November 2008: Senior International Debut

In November 2008, Lloris made his senior international debut for France in a friendly against Uruguay.

November 2008: First Cap for France

On 19 November 2008, Hugo Lloris earned his first cap for France in a 0–0 draw with Uruguay.

2009: Under-21 Squad Attempt to Qualify for European Championship

In 2009, Hugo Lloris was called up to the under-21 squad attempting to qualify for the European Under-21 Championship.

May 2010: Named in World Cup Squad

In May 2010, Hugo Lloris was selected in Domenech's preliminary 30-man squad for the 2010 World Cup and was later named to the final 23-man team as the first-choice goalkeeper.

August 2010: Appearance on FIFA 11 cover

On August 10, 2010, Hugo Lloris, along with Karim Benzema, was chosen to be on the cover of the French version of the video game FIFA 11.

November 2010: Captained France for the First Time

On 17 November 2010, Hugo Lloris captained France for the first time in a 2–1 victory over England at Wembley Stadium.

2010: Consistent Performance and Champions League

During 2010, Lloris had a consistent season, helping Lyon qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals and being named UNFP Ligue 1 Goalkeeper of the Year for the second consecutive season.

2010: First Time as National Team Captain

In 2010, Lloris captained the national team for the first time and helped France qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

2011: Champions League and Coupe de France

In 2011, Lyon finished second in their Champions League group and later won the Coupe de France. No specific date was provided.

February 2012: Named First-Choice Captain

On 28 February 2012, Lloris was officially named the first-choice captain of the French national team by manager Laurent Blanc, ahead of UEFA Euro 2012.

August 2012: Signs for Tottenham Hotspur

On August 31, 2012, Lloris signed for Tottenham Hotspur for €10 million and €5 million variable.

September 2012: Spurs Debut Against Lazio

On September 20, 2012, Lloris made his debut for Spurs in a UEFA Europa League match against Lazio.

October 2012: Premier League Debut

On October 7, 2012, Lloris started his first Premier League game against Aston Villa, keeping a clean sheet.

2012: Joins Tottenham Hotspur

In 2012, Lloris joined Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.

July 2014: Contract Extension with Tottenham Hotspur

In July 2014, Lloris signed a five-year contract extension with Tottenham Hotspur.

2014: World Cup Quarter-Finals

In 2014, Lloris led France into the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

August 2015: Lloris Named Tottenham Captain

In August 2015, Mauricio Pochettino, the Tottenham manager, officially appointed Hugo Lloris as the permanent captain of the team, taking over from Younès Kaboul.

2015: Named Tottenham Captain

In 2015, Lloris was named captain of Tottenham Hotspur.

December 2016: Lloris Extends Contract with Tottenham

In December 2016, Hugo Lloris signed a contract extension to stay with Tottenham until 2022. During the 2016-2017 season, he contributed to Tottenham achieving the best defensive record in their history, conceding only 26 goals in the Premier League.

2018: World Cup Win

In 2018, Lloris captained France to victory in the World Cup held in Russia.

2018: Qualified for 2018 World Cup

In October 2017, Hugo Lloris and the France national team qualified for the 2018 World Cup.

2019: Reaches UEFA Champions League Final

In 2019, Lloris helped Tottenham Hotspur reach the UEFA Champions League final.

2020: Described as one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League

In 2020, Hugo Lloris was described by José Mourinho, his then-manager at Tottenham, as "the best in the Premier League". He was also described as "underrated" and an "elite shot-stopper" by Adam Bate of Sky Sports due to his agility and ability to consistently produce numerous saves throughout the season.

May 2021: Selected for Euro 2020 Squad

In May 2021, Hugo Lloris was selected for the France squad for UEFA Euro 2020, which had been postponed from 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 2022: Contract Extension with Tottenham Hotspur

In January 2022, Lloris extended his contract with Tottenham Hotspur until 2024.

November 2022: Included in 2022 World Cup Squad

In November 2022, Hugo Lloris was named in the French squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

2022: World Cup Runners-Up

In 2022, Lloris led France to become runners-up at the World Cup.

January 2023: Retirement from International Football

In January 2023, Hugo Lloris, the most capped player in the history of the French national team, announced his retirement from international football at the age of 36.

April 2023: Last Appearance for Tottenham

On 23 April 2023, Lloris was substituted off at half-time in a 6–1 defeat to Newcastle United. This would be his last appearance for the club.

July 2023: Potential Transfer Opportunities

In July 2023, Tottenham announced that Lloris was excluded from the club's pre-season tour, allowing him to explore potential transfer opportunities.

December 2023: Signed with Los Angeles FC

On 30 December 2023, it was announced that Lloris signed a contract with Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer for the 2024 season, with options to extend for two more years.