Marcus Thuram is a professional French footballer. Right now, he is playing for Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach and the France national team.
Before he joined Borussia Mönchengladbach, he played for Sochaux and Guingamp football teams. Thuram’s playing position is forward or left winger. His shirt number is #10 for his present team.
He has represented his nation in France U17, France U18, France U19, France U20, France U21, and France National Football Team.
What is Marcus Thuram Known For?
- Marcus Thuram is a footballer playing for the Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach as a forward or left winger.
- He is known for being the son of former footballer, Lilian Thuram and the younger brother of footballer, Khéphren Thuram.
Where is Marcus Thuram From?
Born on 6th August 1997, Marcus Thuram is 25 years old as of 2022. He is from Parma, Italy, and holds French nationality as his parents originated from Guadeloupe. Whereas he belongs to a Mixed ethnicity. Marcus Lilian Thuram-Ulien is his full name.
Meet Marcus Thuram Parents and Brother
Marcus is the son of the former French international footballer, Lilian Thuram, and the older brother of the professional footballer Khéphren Thuram.
Despite his father playing for Juventus and Barcelona, he as a child supported Milan and Real Madrid.
His mum, Sandra Thuram, and dad divorced when he was 10. His dad is in a relationship with French TV host, Karine Le Marchand.
Marcus Thuram Football Career
Sochaux
- His football career began with the team, Sochaux.
- He also played for the club Youth Academy.
- It was on 20th March 2015, he made his Ligue 2 debut for the club against Châteauroux.
- In total, he played 43 matches for the team before he moved to Guingamp.
Guingamp
- Marcus joined the Ligue 1 club Guingamp on 5th July 2017.
- He came to the limelight after he played against PSG in August 2018.
- On 9th January 2019, he scored an added-time penalty against PSG.
- Later, he played for the club against Monaco where he scored an equalizer goal.
Borussia Mönchengladbach
- Borussia Mönchengladbach announced on 22nd July 2019 stating that they had signed Thuram on a four-year deal. The transfer fee paid to Guingamp was reported as €12 million.
- He made his debut for Gladbach on 9 August against 2. Bundesliga club SV Sandhausen where he scored a goal.
- He got his first Bundesliga goal on 22nd September against Fortuna Dusseldorf.
- On 31st May 2020, he scored twice in a 4–1 win over 1. FC Union Berlin.
- He took a knee after his first goal of the match and dedicated the strike in honor of ongoing protests in the United States following the murder of George Floyd.
- On 27th October 2020, he scored twice in a 2–2 draw with Real Madrid in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League.
- On 19th December, he was sent off for spitting in the face of opponent Stefan Posch as Gladbach fell to a 2–1 defeat to Hoffenheim, and was given a six-match ban and a €40,000 fine.
International Career
- Thuram was a part of France U19 that won the 2016 UEFA European Championship.
- In November 2020, he was called up for the first time to the senior team.
- He debuted on 11 November in a friendly against the Finns, a 2–0 loss at the Stade de France.
- He was called up for the delayed UEFA Euro 2020 in May 2021.
Awards, Honours, and Achievements
France U19
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship: 2016
Individual
- Bundesliga Rookie of the Month: September 2019, October 2019, November 2019
Marcus Thuram Transfer News (2013-2022)
- Borussia M’gladbach on 21 Jul 2019 for the fee of 9M €
- Guingamp on 4 Jul 2017 for the fee of 600k €
- Sochaux on 14 Mar 2015
- FC Sochaux B on 30 Jun 2013 from Sochaux U19
Who is Marcus Thuram Girlfriend?
French footballer, Marcus is an unmarried man and he is single at the moment.
Marcus Thuram does not have a girlfriend. There is no news or rumors about him regarding his past affairs and relationship. He is more focused on his career and he is devoting his full time on his passion.
Marcus Thuram Net Worth In 2022
Marcus Thuram is a talented and famed footballer who has made a huge fortune from his professional career.
The updated net worth of Marcus is estimated to have £11 million or $12.94 million as of 2022. He has played for major European teams like Sochaux, Guingamp, and Borussia Mönchengladbach. His transfer market value is €30 million. He earns £82,000 per week, and £4,264,000 per year playing for Borussia Mönchengladbach. Also, he earns a good amount from endorsements and sponsorship deals. His main source of wealth comes from his football career. Today, he lives a lavish and comfortable lifestyle.
Marcus Thuram Height and Weight
Footballer, Marcus Thuram has a tall height of 6 feet 4 inches or 1.92 m. His body weight consists of 79 KG or 174 lbs. His hair color is black and his eye color is brown. He has got an athletic body type with a charming personality.
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