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Aymeric Laporte

Aymeric Laporte is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Athletic Bilbao and the Spain national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Aymeric Laporte is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Athletic Bilbao and the Spain national team. Born in France, he developed at Athletic Bilbao, later played for Manchester City and Al-Nassr, and returned to Athletic Bilbao in 2025. He has represented Spain at senior international level since 2021.

Early life and youth career

Laporte was born in Agen, France, and came through youth football in France before joining Athletic Bilbao's youth setup in 2010. He became only the second player born in France to appear for Athletic Bilbao.

Club career

After progressing to Athletic Bilbao's first team, Laporte established himself as a defender and later transferred to Manchester City in January 2018. He later played for Al-Nassr before rejoining Athletic Bilbao in 2025.

International career

Laporte represented France at youth level before becoming eligible for Spain and joining the Spanish national team in 2021. He has since played in major international tournaments for Spain.

Playing style and role

Laporte is a left-footed centre-back known for his defensive positioning and ball-playing ability. He has also been used at left-back on occasion.

Key facts

  • Joined Athletic Bilbao in 2010 and made his senior debut in 2012.
  • Made 222 competitive appearances for Athletic Bilbao before moving to Manchester City in 2018.
  • Won 13 trophies with Manchester City, including the UEFA Champions League and five Premier League titles.
  • Joined Al-Nassr in 2023 and returned to Athletic Bilbao in September 2025.
  • Switched international allegiance from France youth teams to Spain and made his senior Spain debut in 2021.

Frequently asked questions

What position does Aymeric Laporte play?
He plays as a centre-back, and he has also occasionally played at left-back.
Which club does Aymeric Laporte play for?
He plays for Athletic Bilbao, having returned to the club in September 2025.
Which national team does Aymeric Laporte represent?
He represents Spain at senior international level.
Where was Aymeric Laporte born?
He was born in Agen, France.
Did Aymeric Laporte play for Manchester City?
Yes. He joined Manchester City in 2018 and won multiple major trophies with the club.

References

  1. Athletic Club — https://www.athletic-club.eus/en/players/aymeric-laporte/
    Supports: Youth career, senior debut, 222 matches, Manchester City transfer, Al-Nassr spell, and return to Athletic Bilbao in 2025.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/159317/aymeric-laporte
    Supports: Position, birth date, nationality, and current club listing.
  3. Manchester City — https://www.mancity.com/features/laporte-journey/
    Supports: Spanish nationality process, Spain senior debut, and international switch context.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aymeric_Laporte
    Supports: Overview of club career, appearances, and move chronology.
  5. UEFA — https://www.uefa.com/european-qualifiers/teams/players/250027046--aymeric-laporte/
    Supports: Spain national team profile, position, physical details, and recent international appearances.