History of Marcus Thuram in Timeline

Marcus Thuram is a French professional footballer currently playing as a striker for Inter Milan in Serie A and representing the France national team. Known for his versatility in attack, pace, and physicality, Thuram has established himself as a prominent forward. He is the son of French football legend Lilian Thuram.

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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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March 2015: Ligue 2 debut for Sochaux

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 started his professional career at Sochaux, playing in Ligue 2 for three seasons.

2016: Won UEFA European Championship with France U19

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

April 2017: 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, spending 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, who was a long-term teammate of his father at Parma and Juventus.

January 2019: Eliminated PSG from Coupe de la Ligue

On January 9, 2019, Marcus Thuram scored an added-time penalty to eliminate holders PSG from the quarter-finals of the Coupe de la Ligue. Later that month, on January 29, he scored the equaliser in a 2–2 home draw with Monaco in the semi-final.

July 2019: Signed with Borussia Mönchengladbach

On July 22, 2019, Borussia Mönchengladbach announced they had signed Marcus Thuram on a four-year deal. 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 in honour of the protests following the murder of George Floyd.

October 2020: Scored Twice Against Real Madrid

On October 27, 2020, Marcus Thuram scored twice in a 2–2 draw with Real Madrid in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League.

November 2020: First call-up to France senior team

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

2020: Senior international debut for France

In 2020, Marcus Thuram made his senior international debut for France.

May 2021: Called up for UEFA Euro 2020

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

2021: Struggled to Score in Bundesliga

In the 2021–22 Bundesliga season, Marcus Thuram struggled to score, failing to score in his first 15 matches and ultimately scoring only three goals.

November 2022: Equaled personal best in Bundesliga

As of November 2022, Marcus Thuram 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: FIFA World Cup Appearance

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

April 2023: Departure from Gladbach Confirmed

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.