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Marcus Thuram

Marcus Thuram is a French professional footballer currently playing as a striker for Inter Milan in Serie A and the France national team. Known for his pace, strength, and dribbling skills, he is a versatile forward capable of playing in multiple attacking positions. He is the son of French legend Lilian Thuram. He has represented France in various international competitions. His transfer to Inter Milan marked a significant step in his career, showcasing his talent on a prominent stage.

August 1997: Marcus Thuram's Birth

In August 1997, Marcus Lilian Thuram-Ulien was born. He is a French professional footballer.

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1998: Youri Djorkaeff scores for Inter

In 1998, Youri Djorkaeff was the first French player to score in the Champions League for Inter Milan against Sturm Graz.

2006: Patrick Vieira scores for Inter

In 2006, Patrick Vieira scored in the Champions League for Inter Milan against Bayern Munich.

March 2015: Ligue 2 Debut

On March 20, 2015, Marcus Thuram made his Ligue 2 debut for Sochaux against Châteauroux, replacing Edouard Butin.

2015: Started professional career at Sochaux

In 2015, Marcus Thuram began his professional career at Sochaux, where he played in three Ligue 2 seasons.

2016: UEFA European Championship Winner

In 2016, Marcus Thuram was a member of the France U19 team which won the UEFA European Championship.

April 2017: Scored first goal for Sochaux

On April 14, 2017, Marcus Thuram scored his first goal for Sochaux in a 3–1 loss at Tours.

July 2017: Joined Guingamp

On July 5, 2017, Marcus Thuram joined Ligue 1 club Guingamp for an undisclosed fee.

2017: Moved to Guingamp

In 2017, Marcus Thuram moved to Guingamp, where he spent two years in Ligue 1.

August 2018: Played against Gianluigi Buffon

In August 2018, Marcus Thuram gained attention for playing against Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon.

January 2019: Key Moments in Coupe de la Ligue

In January 2019, Marcus Thuram scored an added-time penalty on 9 January to eliminate PSG from the Coupe de la Ligue. Twenty days later he scored the equaliser against Monaco in the semi-final.

July 2019: Signed for Borussia Mönchengladbach

On July 22, 2019, Borussia Mönchengladbach announced they had signed Marcus Thuram on a four-year deal for a reported fee of €12 million. He was given the number 10 shirt.

May 2020: Scored Twice and Took a Knee

On May 31, 2020, Marcus Thuram scored twice in a 4–1 win over Union Berlin. He took a knee after his first goal and dedicated it to the protests in the United States following the murder of George Floyd.

October 2020: Champions League Goal and Red Card Incident

On October 27, 2020, Marcus Thuram scored twice in a 2–2 draw with Real Madrid in the Champions League. On 19 December, he was sent off for spitting at Stefan Posch, resulting in a six-match ban and a €40,000 fine.

November 2020: First Call-Up to Senior National Team

In November 2020, Marcus Thuram was called up for the first time to the senior France national team for games against Finland, Portugal, and Sweden.

2020: Senior International Debut for France

In 2020, Marcus Thuram made his senior international debut for France and was part of their squads at the UEFA European Championship.

May 2021: Called up for UEFA Euro 2020

In May 2021, Marcus Thuram was called up for the delayed UEFA Euro 2020.

2021: Bundesliga Season Struggles

During the 2021 Bundesliga season, Marcus Thuram struggled to score, failing to score in his first 15 matches and only managing three goals throughout the season.

November 2022: Equaled Personal Best

As of November 2022, Marcus Thuram had scored 10 goals in 15 Bundesliga matches, equaling his personal best since his debut season.

November 2022: Late Call-Up for 2022 FIFA World Cup

On November 14, 2022, Marcus Thuram received a late call-up for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

2022: Participated in the FIFA World Cup

In 2022, Marcus Thuram was part of the France squad at the FIFA World Cup, where they finished as runner-up.

2022: Departure Confirmation from Gladbach

In April 2023, Gladbach's sporting director Roland Virkus confirmed that Marcus Thuram would depart the club at the end of the 2022–23 campaign, as he chose not to renew his contract.

April 2023: Departure Confirmation from Gladbach

In April 2023, Gladbach's sporting director Roland Virkus confirmed that Marcus Thuram would depart the club at the end of the 2022–23 campaign, as he chose not to renew his contract.

July 2023: Signed by Inter Milan

On July 1, 2023, Marcus Thuram was officially signed as a free agent by Inter Milan.

2023: Signed for Inter Milan

In 2023, Marcus Thuram signed for Inter Milan as a free agent, winning Serie A in his first season.

2024: Played in the UEFA European Championship

In 2024, Marcus Thuram played in the UEFA European Championship with the France national team.

2024: Runners Up

Marcus Thuram and his team finished as runners up in 2024-25

2024: Scored first international goal

On September 7, 2024, Marcus Thuram scored his first international goal in a 2–0 win over Ireland during the Euro 2024 qualifying.

June 2028: Contract End Date with Inter Milan

June 2028 marks the end date of Marcus Thuram's contract with Inter Milan.