History of Hugo Lloris in Timeline

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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December 1986: Hugo Lloris Born in Nice

In December 1986, Hugo Lloris was born in Nice, France, to an upper-class family. No specific date was mentioned.

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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.

2002: Met his wife Marine

In 2002, Hugo Lloris met his wife Marine while studying at the Lycée Thierry Maulnier.

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.

2004: Studied at Lycée Thierry Maulnier

Until 2004, Lloris studied at the Lycée Thierry Maulnier in Nice.

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.

October 2007: Ligament Injury Relapse

In October 2007, specifically on the 6th, Lloris returned to the team after a ligament injury but was substituted out after 71 minutes due to a relapse.

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.

2008: Death of his mother

In 2008, Hugo Lloris's mother passed away while he was playing for Nice. He gained national respect for refusing bereavement leave and playing in a league match for Nice just two days after her death.

September 2009: First International Red Card

In September 2009, Hugo Lloris received his first international red card in a match against Serbia after a foul on Nikola Žigić, though replays suggested otherwise.

November 2009: Conceded Five Goals in Draw

In November 2009, specifically on the 8th, Lloris conceded five goals in a 5-5 draw between Lyon and Marseille.

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.

2009: Awarded UNFP Player of the Month

In 2009, Lloris was awarded the UNFP Player of the Month for his performances in September.

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.

June 2010: World Cup Debut and Goalkeeping Error

In June 2010, Hugo Lloris made his World Cup debut in a 0-0 draw against Uruguay. However, he later committed a goalkeeping error against South Africa, which resulted in a goal, though he redeemed himself with several saves later in the match. France lost 2-1 and was eliminated.

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.

September 2010: Birth of daughter Anna-Rose

In September 2010, Hugo Lloris and his wife Marine announced the birth of their daughter, Anna-Rose.

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: UEFA Club Goalkeeper of the Year Nomination

Ahead of the 2010-11 season, Lloris was nominated for the UEFA Club Goalkeeper of the Year award.

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: Recognition for Performance Against Republic of Ireland

In 2010, Hugo Lloris received widespread praise from the media and fellow players for his outstanding performance over two legs against the Republic of Ireland, which helped France qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He was even nicknamed "Saint Lloris".

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.

April 2011: Draw with Nice and Locker Room Declaration

On April 3, 2011, after a disappointing 2-2 draw with Nice, Lloris made a profanity-laced declaration in the team's locker room, questioning the team's performance.

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.

December 2012: Nominated for Premier League Player of the Month

For December 2012, Lloris was nominated for the Premier League Player of the Month.

2012: Marriage to Marine

In 2012, Hugo Lloris married Marine at the Église Saint-François-de-Paule in Nice.

2012: Joins Tottenham Hotspur

In 2012, Lloris joined Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.

November 2013: Collision with Romelu Lukaku

On November 3, 2013, Lloris lost consciousness in a collision with Romelu Lukaku's knee during a match against Everton, but remained in the game, sparking controversy.

July 2014: Contract Extension with Tottenham Hotspur

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

October 2014: Lloris Sent Off in Europa League Match

In October 2014, during a UEFA Europa League match, Hugo Lloris was given a red card for a professional foul. This forced Harry Kane to play as goalkeeper for the final minutes of the game. Tottenham still won the match 5-1.

2014: Birth of daughter Giuliana

In 2014, Hugo Lloris and his wife Marine celebrated the birth of their daughter Giuliana, just before the World Cup in Brazil.

2014: 2014 World Cup

In 2014, Hugo Lloris played as the starting goalkeeper for France at the World Cup, where the team reached the quarter-finals and was defeated by Germany.

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.

October 2016: Stellar Performance Against Bayer Leverkusen

On 18 October 2016, Lloris delivered a series of exceptional saves in a UEFA Champions League match against Bayer Leverkusen, including a remarkable one-handed save to deny Javier Hernández. Tottenham's manager, Mauricio Pochettino, lauded Lloris's second-half performance as "brilliant".

November 2016: Champions League Loss Against Monaco

On 22 November 2016, in a UEFA Champions League match against Monaco, Lloris saved a penalty from Radamel Falcao and made several impressive saves. Despite his efforts, Tottenham lost the match 1–2 and was eliminated from the competition.

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.

2016: Euro 2016 Final

In 2016, Hugo Lloris was the starting goalkeeper for the French squad that reached the final of Euro 2016 on home soil, where they were defeated 1-0 by Portugal in extra time.

June 2017: Most Capped Goalkeeper for France

On 2 June 2017, Hugo Lloris earned his 88th cap for France in a friendly match against Paraguay, surpassing Fabien Barthez to become his nation's most capped goalkeeper of all time.

April 2018: 250th Appearance for Tottenham

On 17 April 2018, Hugo Lloris marked his 250th appearance for Tottenham in a 1–1 draw against Brighton, becoming the 61st player and sixth goalkeeper to reach this milestone for the club.

June 2018: 100th Cap and World Cup Quarter-Final

In June 2018, during the 2018 World Cup, Hugo Lloris earned his 100th cap for France in a win over Peru. He also kept a clean sheet and made a key save against Uruguay in the quarter-finals.

August 2018: Charged with drink-driving

On August 24, 2018, Hugo Lloris was charged with drink-driving after being stopped by police in west London. He later pleaded guilty, was fined £50,000, and banned from driving for 20 months.

October 2018: Sent Off Against PSV

On 24 October 2018, during a Champions League group stage match against PSV, Lloris was sent off following a late challenge. The game ended in a 2–2 draw.

November 2018: Record Saves Against Netherlands

On 17 November 2018, Lloris made a record of 9 saves in a UEFA Nations League game against Netherlands, which France lost 2–0.

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.

March 2019: Key Saves in North London Derby and Champions League

In March 2019, Lloris saved a late penalty in the North London derby on March 2nd, maintaining the score at 1–1. Then on March 5th, in the Champions League against Borussia Dortmund, he made numerous crucial saves, securing a clean sheet and a 4-0 aggregate win, marking his 100th clean sheet with the club.

September 2019: Birth of son Léandro

On September 20, 2019, Hugo Lloris and his wife Marine welcomed their son, Léandro.

November 2019: Elbow Dislocation and Surgery

In November 2019, Hugo Lloris underwent surgery for a dislocated elbow, an injury he sustained in a match against Brighton earlier that season.

2019: Reaches UEFA Champions League Final

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

January 2020: Return from Injury

In January 2020, Hugo Lloris made his return from injury in a home game against Norwich City.

November 2020: 100th European Match

On 29 November 2020, Lloris played his 100th European match in a 1–0 defeat against Royal Antwerp in the Europa League, becoming the first French goalkeeper to achieve this milestone.

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.

February 2021: 100th Premier League Clean Sheet

On 28 February 2021, Lloris recorded his 100th Premier League clean sheet in a 4–0 victory over Burnley.

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.

June 2021: Penalty Save and Elimination from Euro 2020

In June 2021, during France's Euro 2020 match against Switzerland, Hugo Lloris saved a penalty, but France was ultimately eliminated in a penalty shoot-out after a 3-3 draw.

August 2021: 300th Premier League Appearance

On 22 August 2021, Hugo Lloris played his 300th Premier League match in a 1–0 away win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.

October 2021: UEFA Nations League Final Victory

On 10 October 2021, Hugo Lloris played in the 2021 UEFA Nations League Final, which France won 2–1 against Spain. He made two late saves to secure the victory.

January 2022: Contract Extension with Tottenham Hotspur

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

February 2022: 400th Appearance for Tottenham

On 19 February 2022, Lloris made his 400th appearance for Tottenham in all competitions, marking the occasion with a 3–2 away win over Manchester City.

May 2022: Record Clean Sheets in a Season

In May 2022, Hugo Lloris achieved a personal best of 16 clean sheets in a season, surpassing his previous record of 15, with the final clean sheet occurring in a 5-0 away win against Norwich City on May 15th.

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.