How Mike Maignan built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Mike Maignan is a French professional footballer renowned as one of the world's best goalkeepers. He currently captains AC Milan in Serie A and plays for the France national team. Maignan is highly regarded for his exceptional reflexes, accurate distribution skills, and strong leadership qualities, making him a key player for both club and country.
Maignan captained the under-17 side at the 2012 European Championship in Slovenia.
In January 2014, Maignan was included in a Ligue 1 game for the first time, remaining unused as Salvatore Sirigu played in a 5–0 win over Nantes at the Parc des Princes.
In August 2015, Maignan transferred to Lille for €1 million on a five-year deal.
In 2017, Maignan became Lille's first-choice goalkeeper.
In 2017, Marcelo Bielsa dropped Enyeama for Maignan, making him the first choice goalkeeper for Lille.
In May 2019, Maignan received his first senior call-up for France.
In May 2021, Maignan was called up for the delayed Euro 2020 finals.
On 6 June 2022, Maignan made his competitive international debut in a 1–1 UEFA Nations League draw away to Croatia.
In April 2023, Maignan saved a penalty which helped his team to qualify to the semi-final of the 2022–23 UEFA Champions League for the first time since the 2006–07 season.
Following Hugo Lloris's retirement, Maignan was promoted to first choice goalkeeper for the France national team in January 2023.
On 18 April 2023, Maignan saved a penalty from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia during a 1–1 away draw against Napoli in the 2022–23 UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg.
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