Career Timeline of Mike Maignan: Major Achievements and Milestones

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2012: Captained Under-17 Side at European Championship

Maignan captained the under-17 side at the 2012 European Championship in Slovenia.

June 2013: Signed First Professional Contract

In June 2013, Maignan signed his first professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain, a three-year deal.

2013: Promotion to Paris Saint-Germain First Team

In 2013, Maignan was promoted to the first team of Paris Saint-Germain and participated in the 2013–14 UEFA Youth League, reaching the quarter-finals.

January 2014: Included in Ligue 1 Game for the First Time

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.

August 2015: Transferred to Lille

In August 2015, Maignan transferred to Lille for €1 million on a five-year deal.

2015: Joined Lille

In 2015, Maignan joined Lille for €1 million after coming through the youth teams at Paris Saint-Germain.

2017: Became Lille's First-Choice Goalkeeper

In 2017, Maignan became Lille's first-choice goalkeeper.

2017: Became First Choice Goalkeeper for Lille

In 2017, Marcelo Bielsa dropped Enyeama for Maignan, making him the first choice goalkeeper for Lille.

May 2019: First Senior Call-Up for France

In May 2019, Maignan received his first senior call-up for France.

October 2020: International Debut for France

On 7 October 2020, Maignan made his international debut for France as a half-time substitute in a friendly against Ukraine.

2020: Senior International Debut

In 2020, Maignan made his senior international debut for France.

May 2021: Called up for Euro 2020

In May 2021, Maignan was called up for the delayed Euro 2020 finals.

May 2021: Agreed to Sign for AC Milan

On 27 May 2021, Maignan agreed to sign for Serie A club AC Milan on a five-year contract, effective from 1 July, for a reported fee of €15 million.

June 2022: Competitive International Debut

On 6 June 2022, Maignan made his competitive international debut in a 1–1 UEFA Nations League draw away to Croatia.

2022: UEFA Champions League Quarter-final

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.

January 2023: Promoted to First Choice Goalkeeper for France

Following Hugo Lloris's retirement, Maignan was promoted to first choice goalkeeper for the France national team in January 2023.

April 2023: Saved Penalty vs Napoli

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.