Alexandre Lacazette

Alexandre Lacazette, born on May 28, 1991, is a prominent French professional footballer currently playing as a forward for Saudi Pro League club Neom. Known for his versatility, he primarily operates as a striker but has also excelled as a second striker and wide forward throughout his career.

Lacazette's journey in professional football began with his hometown club, Lyon, in 2010 at the age of nineteen. Initially starting as a wide forward, he underwent a transformation into a striker, culminating in a remarkable season in 2014-15 where he finished as the top goalscorer in Ligue 1 and was honored as the Ligue 1 Player of the Year.

In 2017, Lacazette made headlines with a record transfer to Arsenal, valued at up to forty-six point five million pounds. During his time with the Gunners, he achieved significant success, including winning the FA Cup in 2020 and reaching the UEFA Europa League final in 2019. After a fruitful stint in England, he returned to Lyon in 2022 on a free transfer, where he solidified his legacy as the club's second-highest all-time top goalscorer.

On the international stage, Lacazette made his debut for the French national team in 2013, having previously represented his country at various youth levels. He played a pivotal role in France's triumph at the 2010 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, scoring the decisive goal in the final against Spain and contributing three goals in sixteen appearances for the senior team.