Hugo Lloris's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Hugo Lloris.

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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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.

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.

2009: Awarded UNFP Player of the Month

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

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".

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.

December 2012: Nominated for Premier League Player of the Month

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

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.