History of Mike Maignan in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 3, 2025

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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July 1995: Mike Maignan's Birth

In July 1995, Mike Maignan was born. He is now considered one of the best goalkeepers in the world, known for his reflexes, distribution, and leadership qualities.

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2006: AC Milan last played in UEFA Champions League semi-final

The 2022-23 season marked the first time since the 2006-07 season that AC Milan reached the semi-final in the UEFA Champions League.

2006: Last Assist By AC Milan Goalkeeper

The last assist made by an AC Milan goalkeeper in Serie A was in 2006 by Dida.

2011: AC Milan won their first league title since 2011

In May 2022, Milan won their first league title since 2011.

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.

2018: Ligue 1 Goalkeeper of the Year

In 2018, Maignan was voted Ligue 1's goalkeeper of the year.

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.

2020: Won Ligue 1 Title with Lille

In 2020, Maignan won the Ligue 1 title with Lille.

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.

October 2021: Underwent Wrist Surgery

In October 2021, Maignan underwent surgery to his left wrist injury.

May 2022: Awarded Best Goalkeeper in Serie A

On 22 May 2022, Maignan was awarded the trophy for Best Goalkeeper in Serie A.

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.

January 2024: Racially Abused by Udinese Fans

In January 2024, Maignan and his teammates walked off the pitch after he was allegedly racially abused by Udinese fans, resulting in Udinese playing their next game behind closed doors and lifetime bans for the responsible fans.