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Hugo Lloris

Hugo Lloris is a French professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer.

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

Hugo Lloris is a French professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer. Born in Nice, France, he is best known for his long spell with Tottenham Hotspur and for captaining the France national team to the 2018 FIFA World Cup title.

Early life and club career

Lloris was born in Nice and developed at OGC Nice, where he began his senior career in 2005. He later played for Olympique Lyonnais before moving to Tottenham Hotspur in 2012.

Tottenham Hotspur

At Tottenham, Lloris became first-choice goalkeeper and club captain in 2015. He made over 400 appearances and was part of the squad that reached the 2019 UEFA Champions League final.

International career

Lloris was a mainstay for France and became the national team’s most capped player. He captained France to victory at the 2018 FIFA World Cup before retiring from international football in 2023.

Los Angeles FC

Lloris joined LAFC in 2024 and continued his club career in Major League Soccer. Public player profiles list him as a goalkeeper for the club.

Key facts

  • Lloris began his senior career with Nice and made his debut in 2005.
  • He joined Tottenham Hotspur in 2012 and made more than 400 appearances for the club over 11 seasons.
  • He was named Tottenham captain in 2015 and helped the club reach the 2019 UEFA Champions League final.
  • He joined Los Angeles FC in 2024.
  • Lloris retired from international football in January 2023 as France’s most capped player at the time.
  • He won the 2018 FIFA World Cup with France.
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Canadian context

Lloris has had limited direct Canada-specific impact in the available sources, but he is relevant to Canadian soccer fans through Major League Soccer, where Los Angeles FC competes in the same league ecosystem watched in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Hugo Lloris?
He is a French professional football goalkeeper who plays for Los Angeles FC and formerly captained Tottenham Hotspur and France.
When was Hugo Lloris born?
He was born on 26 December 1986 in Nice, France.
Which club did Hugo Lloris join in 2024?
He joined Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer in 2024.
Did Hugo Lloris win a World Cup?
Yes. He was France’s captain when the team won the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
When did Hugo Lloris retire from international football?
He announced his retirement from international football on 9 January 2023.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugo_Lloris
    Supports: Career timeline, Tottenham tenure, LAFC move, France retirement, World Cup title
  2. MLSsoccer.com — https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/hugo-lloris/
    Supports: Birthplace, date of birth, position, current club
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/43372/hugo-lloris
    Supports: Current club, position, nationality, physical profile
  4. LAFC — https://www.lafc.com/news/6-things-to-know-about-hugo-lloris
    Supports: LAFC signing, hometown, France career highlights, Tottenham captaincy
  5. Sportskeeda — https://www.sportskeeda.com/player/hugo-lloris
    Supports: International retirement date and cap total
  6. National Football Teams — https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/25001/Hugo_Lloris.html
    Supports: Place of birth, position, career listing