Ludovic Fabregas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ludovic Fabregas |
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| Born | 1 July 1996 Perpignan, France |
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| Nationality | French | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Pivot | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current club | ONE Veszprém | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 89 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2004–2011
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Banyuls HB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2011–2015
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Montpellier Handball | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2015–2018
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Montpellier Handball | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2018–2023
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FC Barcelona | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2023–2025
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ONE Veszprém | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2025–
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FC Barcelona | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2015–
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France | 159 | (398) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| 1 National team caps and goals correct as of 3 February 2025 |
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Ludovic Fabregas (born on July 1, 1996) is a French professional handball player. He plays for ONE Veszprém and is also a key member of the French national team. He is known for his strong play as a pivot, which is a central attacking and defensive position in handball.
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Playing Career Highlights
Ludovic Fabregas began his handball journey at a young age. He has played for several top clubs and achieved many successes with both his club teams and the French national team.
Early Years and Montpellier Handball
Fabregas started playing handball in 2004 at Banyuls HB. In 2011, he joined the youth team of Montpellier Handball. He made his first appearance for the senior team during the 2013-14 season. In 2015, he signed a professional contract with Montpellier.
With Montpellier, he helped the team win the French Cup in 2016. A big moment came in 2018 when they won the EHF Champions League, which is a major European club competition. They also won the IHF Men's Super Globe that same year.
Time with FC Barcelona
After his success in France, Fabregas moved to the Spanish team FC Barcelona in 2018. His time there was very successful. He won many national titles, including the Liga ASOBAL, Copa ASOBAL, Spanish Cup, and the Spanish Supercup multiple times.
In 2021 and 2022, he again won the EHF Champions League with Barcelona. In the 2022 final, he scored the winning penalty shot, which was a very exciting moment. In 2021, he was considered one of the best handball players in the world.
Moving to Veszprém KC
In 2023, Fabregas joined the Hungarian club Veszprém KC. With Veszprém, he has continued to win titles, including the Hungarian Championship and Hungarian Cup in 2024. He also won the IHF Men's Super Globe with them in 2024.
Future Plans
Fabregas is set to return to FC Barcelona in 2025.
Playing for the French National Team
Fabregas made his debut for the French national team on June 10, 2015, in a game against Czechia. Since then, he has been a key player for France in many international tournaments.
Olympic Games Achievements
At the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, he won a silver medal with the French team. Four years later, at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, he achieved a gold medal. He was also named to the tournament's All-Star team for his excellent performance.
World and European Championships
Fabregas has won several medals at the World Championship. He won gold in 2017, silver in 2023, and bronze in both 2019 and 2025. In 2023, he was again selected for the tournament's All-Star team.
He has also had success at the European Championship. In 2018, he won a bronze medal. In 2024, he won a gold medal with the French team. He played all 9 games and scored 44 goals in that tournament.
Personal Background
Ludovic Fabregas was born in France. His parents were from Catalonia, a region in Spain. They moved to France during the time of the Franco regime in Spain.
Major Titles and Awards
Ludovic Fabregas has won many important titles and received individual awards throughout his career.
Club Titles
- With Montpellier Handball
- French Men's Handball Cup: 2016
- French League Cup: 2016
- EHF Champions League: 2018
- IHF Men's Super Globe: 2018
- With FC Barcelona
- Liga ASOBAL: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Copa del Rey: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- Spanish Supercup: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- Catalan Supercup: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- EHF Champions League: 2021, 2022
- IHF Men's Super Globe: 2019
- With Veszprém KC
- Hungarian Championship: 2024
- Hungarian Cup: 2024
- IHF Men's Super Globe: 2024
National Team Titles
- U-18 European Championship: 2014 (Gold)
- U-19 World Championship: 2015 (Gold)
- Olympics:
- Gold: 2020
- Silver: 2016
- World Championship:
- Gold: 2017
- Silver: 2023
- Bronze: 2019, 2025
- European Championship:
- Gold: 2024
- Bronze: 2018
Individual Awards
- All-Star Pivot at the Olympic Games: 2020
- All-Star Pivot of the World Championship: 2021, 2023
- All-Star Pivot of the European Championship: 2024
- All-Star Pivot of the Youth World Championship: 2015
- All-Star Pivot of EHF Champions League: 2021
- Best Young Player of EHF Champions League: 2019
- EHF Excellence Awards Best Line Player of the Season: 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25
See also
In Spanish: Ludovic Fabregas para niños
