Aymeric Laporte facts for kids
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Laporte with Al-Nassr in 2023
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| Full name | Aymeric Jean Louis Gérard Alphonse Laporte | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 27 May 1994 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Agen, France | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Athletic Bilbao | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2009 | SU Agen | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2010 | Bayonne | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2011 | Athletic Bilbao | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Basconia | 33 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | Athletic Bilbao B | 8 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2018 | Athletic Bilbao | 161 | (7) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–2023 | Manchester City | 121 | (8) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023–2025 | Al-Nassr | 47 | (8) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025– | Athletic Bilbao | 25 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | France U17 | 11 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | France U18 | 9 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | France U19 | 12 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2016 | France U21 | 19 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021– | Spain | 52 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:17, 17 May 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:00, 10 July 2026 (UTC) |
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Aymeric Jean Louis Gérard Alphonse Laporte, born on May 27, 1994, is a professional footballer. He plays as a centre-back for the La Liga club Athletic Bilbao. Although he was born in France, he represents the Spanish national team.
Aymeric joined Athletic Bilbao in 2010 when he was just 16 years old. He was one of the few French-born players to ever play for this club. He played 222 matches for them. In January 2018, he moved to Manchester City. There, he helped his team win many important titles. This included a "domestic treble" in 2019, meaning they won three major English trophies in one season. He also helped them win a "continental treble" in 2023, which means winning three major trophies across Europe and England. In 2023, he joined the Saudi club Al-Nassr for two seasons. He then returned to Athletic Bilbao in September 2025.
Aymeric played 51 games for France's youth teams. He was called up to the senior French team twice but did not play in a match. In 2021, he became a Spanish citizen. After this, he was chosen to play for Spain in UEFA Euro 2020. He also played for Spain in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Euro 2024, and the 2026 World Cup. Spain won the Euro 2024 tournament with his help.
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Early Life and Football Beginnings
Aymeric Laporte was born in Agen, France, on May 27, 1994. His family has Spanish (Basque) roots. He started playing both football and rugby when he was five years old. He began his football training at the Agen academy.
In 2009, Athletic Bilbao noticed his talent and invited him to join their team. Because he was too young to move away from France, he first played for Bayonne for one season. This was part of an agreement with Athletic Bilbao.
Club Journey: From Bilbao to Manchester and Back
Starting Strong at Athletic Bilbao
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Aymeric officially arrived in Bilbao in 2010. He joined Athletic's youth academy, called Lezama. He played for the club's smaller teams, Basconia and Athletic Bilbao B. On November 28, 2012, he made his first team debut. He played a full match in the UEFA Europa League against Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona.
He played his first La Liga game on December 9, 2012. He quickly became a regular player for the first team. He signed a new contract and was given the number four shirt. On October 28, 2013, he scored his first professional goal against Getafe. At the end of the 2013–14 season, he was chosen for the La Liga Team of the Year.
In June 2015, Aymeric extended his contract with Athletic. He helped the team win the 2015 Supercopa de España against Barcelona. This was Athletic's first trophy in 31 years. In June 2016, he signed another contract extension.
Success with Manchester City
In January 2018, Aymeric joined Manchester City. This was a big move, and he wore the number 14 shirt. He made his Premier League debut the very next day. City won that match 3-0. He helped City achieve a record 100 points in the Premier League that season.
Aymeric scored his first goal for City on August 25, 2018. In the 2018–19 season, he played 51 games. He helped the club win the first "domestic treble" in English football history. This meant winning the Premier League, FA Cup, and League Cup. He scored five goals that season, helping City win back-to-back league titles. In August 2019, he had a knee injury and needed surgery.
After recovering, Aymeric continued to play for Manchester City. On April 25, 2021, he scored the winning goal in the EFL Cup final. This helped City win their fourth League Cup in a row. He was also part of the team that won the UEFA Champions League in 2023.
Time in Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr
On August 24, 2023, Aymeric left Manchester City. He joined the Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr. He played 69 matches for the club over two seasons. He played in the 2024 Saudi Super Cup final.
Returning Home to Athletic Bilbao
In the summer of 2025, Aymeric's former club, Athletic Bilbao, needed defenders. Some players were unavailable due to injuries or other reasons. Athletic Bilbao wanted Aymeric to return to Spain.
After some discussions, Aymeric rejoined Athletic Bilbao on September 11, 2025. He signed a three-year contract. This move brought him back to the club where he started his senior career.
International Career: France to Spain
Youth Teams for France
Aymeric played for France at many youth levels. He was captain for the U17, U18, U19, and U21 teams. In 2013, he helped the U19 team reach the final of the 2013 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. He was also chosen for the Team of the Tournament.
In March 2016, he suffered a serious ankle injury while playing for the U21 team. He was called up to the senior French team in October 2016 but did not play. He was also called up in August 2019 for Euro 2020 qualifiers, but an injury prevented him from playing.
Playing for Spain
In May 2021, Aymeric was granted Spanish citizenship. This allowed him to play for the Spanish national team. He had previously considered playing for Spain.
On May 24, 2021, Aymeric was included in Spain's squad for UEFA Euro 2020. He made his debut for Spain on June 4 in a friendly match against Portugal. He scored his first goal for Spain on June 23, 2021, in a 5-0 win against Slovakia during the Euro 2020 group stage.
Aymeric represented Spain in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He also played in Euro 2024, where he helped Spain win their fourth European title on July 14, 2024. He played as a starter in every knockout game. In May 2026, he was named in Spain's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How Aymeric Laporte Plays
Aymeric Laporte usually plays as a centre-back on the left side of the defense. Football experts describe him as a strong defender. He is also known for his excellent passing skills. This means he can start attacks from the back of the field.
About His Life Off the Field
Aymeric is the second son of Lionel and Marie-José Laporte. His father worked in a supermarket, and his mother was a hairdresser. His younger brother, Léo Laporte, is also a professional footballer. His grandfathers also enjoyed sports; one played rugby and the other played tennis.
Aymeric is married to Sara Botello, a professional dancer. They got married in June 2023. They have two daughters, born in 2021 and 2024.
Career Highlights and Statistics
Club Appearances and Goals
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Basconia | 2011–12 | Tercera División | 33 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 33 | 2 | ||||
| Athletic Bilbao B | 2012–13 | Segunda División B | 8 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |||
| Athletic Bilbao | 2012–13 | La Liga | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | — | 17 | 0 | ||
| 2013–14 | La Liga | 35 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 38 | 2 | ||||
| 2014–15 | La Liga | 33 | 0 | 7 | 0 | — | 9 | 0 | — | 49 | 0 | |||
| 2015–16 | La Liga | 26 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 45 | 5 | ||
| 2016–17 | La Liga | 33 | 2 | 4 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | — | 43 | 2 | |||
| 2017–18 | La Liga | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 10 | 1 | — | 30 | 1 | |||
| Total | 161 | 7 | 20 | 2 | — | 39 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 222 | 10 | |||
| Manchester City | 2017–18 | Premier League | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 13 | 0 | |
| 2018–19 | Premier League | 35 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 51 | 5 | |
| 2019–20 | Premier League | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | |
| 2020–21 | Premier League | 16 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | — | 27 | 2 | ||
| 2021–22 | Premier League | 33 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 4 | |
| 2022–23 | Premier League | 12 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | |
| 2023–24 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 121 | 8 | 18 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 180 | 12 | ||
| Al-Nassr | 2023–24 | Saudi Pro League | 27 | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 39 | 4 | |
| 2024–25 | Saudi Pro League | 20 | 4 | 2 | 0 | — | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 5 | ||
| Total | 47 | 8 | 6 | 0 | — | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 69 | 9 | |||
| Athletic Bilbao | 2025–26 | La Liga | 25 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | |
| Career total | 395 | 25 | 47 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 87 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 542 | 33 | ||
International Appearances and Goals
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2021 | 14 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 14 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2026 | 9 | 0 | |
| Total | 52 | 2 | |
- Scores and results list Spain's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Laporte goal.
Goals for Spain
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
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| 1 | 23 June 2021 | La Cartuja, Seville, Spain | 4 |  Slovakia |
2–0 | 5–0 | UEFA Euro 2020 | |
| 2 | 15 October 2024 | Estadio Nuevo Arcángel, Córdoba, Spain | 39 |  Serbia |
1–0 | 3–0 | 2024–25 UEFA Nations League A |
Awards and Trophies
Athletic Bilbao
- Supercopa de España: 2015
Manchester City
- Premier League: 2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23
- FA Cup: 2018–19, 2022–23
- EFL Cup: 2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21
- FA Community Shield: 2018
- UEFA Champions League: 2022–23
- UEFA Super Cup: 2023
Spain
Individual
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2013
- La Liga Team of the Year: 2013–14
- PFA Team of the Year: 2018–19 Premier League
See also
In Spanish: Aymeric Laporte para niños
