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Top 10 Sensational Facts about Thomas Lemar

Thomas Beno卯t Lemar is a French professional football player who currently plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Atletico Madrid and the France National team. He was born on 12th November 1995 and raised in Baie-Mahault, Guadalupe, France. Thomas is known for his versatile playing, playmaking, scoring, and being able to play on both wings and through the centre.

 He is widely known for his impressive dribbling and passing abilities that are top-notch and troubling to opposition defences. His youth career began in 2003 to 2013. Thomas Lemar played for Solidarite Scolaire between 2003 to 2010 and Caen from 2010 to 2013.

His senior career officially began in Caen in 2013 where he was among the best players for the club. Thomas played in thirty-two matches for Caen before moving on. He left Caen for Monaco for 拢3.4 million in 2015.

While playing for Monaco, Thomas Lemar became a star player who attracted interest from several English Premier league teams. However, he never earned a move to any English club that wanted him. He later signed with La Liga club Atletico Madrid in 2018 where he won the UEFA Super Cup in his first season.

Below are the Top 10 Sensational Facts about Thomas Lemar:

1. Lemar Made his Senior Debut in Ligue 2 in a 3-1 Win

Thomas Beno卯t Lemar spent at least a whole decade in his youth career before debuting in senior football. He played for the Caen youth team from 2010 to 2013. In the 2013-2014 season, Thomas Lemar made his senior football debut for Caen in the Ligue 2.

Thomas Lemar was subbed in replacing J茅r么me Rothen on 2nd August 2013. He came in the 78th minute in Caen鈥檚 3-1 home win over Dijon.

2. Thomas Completed his Second Season With Monaco with a High Goal Tally

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On 1st July 2015, Thomas Lemar moved from Caen to Monaco in a 拢3.4 million deal. His first season with Monaco was not that fruitful but he made a huge impact on the team. He scored a couple of goals in his first full season.

During his second season, Thomas Lemar started it with a bang as he scored his first goal of the season in the match against Tottenham Hotspurs. This was the season for Thomas Lemar who had more impact on his team rather than in the first season. At the end of the 2016-2017 season, Thomas Lemar managed to score fourteen goals in all competitions, his season best.

3. He was Linked to Premier League Clubs but a Transfer Never Materialised

Thomas Beno卯t Lemar started gathering more interest from top clubs across the world because of his top performances. In the summer transfer window of 2017, several European clubs were interested in his signature. Premier League clubs Liverpool and Arsenal were interested in Thomas Lemar.

Monaco received a 拢31 million bid from Arsenal on 29th June 2017 but they rejected it. In late August, Liverpool also made a bid for Thomas Lemar. They made 拢65 million for Thomas Lemar but Monaco also rejected it.

4. A 鈧�100 Million Bid for Lemar was Rejected by Monaco

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In the same transfer window, large sums of money were being proposed for the signature of Thomas Lemar. Arsenal and Liverpool were the top English Premier League clubs who were interested in Lemar. Arsenal鈥檚 opening bid of 拢31 million was rejected on the spot.

The Gunners went back and returned with a new improved bid. Arsenal made an offer of 鈧�100 million which was final. The English club were also trying to ship out Sanchez to Manchester City for 鈧�65 million but it collapsed.

Thomas Beno卯t Lemar was informed of this progress on short notice as he was preparing for a crucial World Cup qualification fixture against the Netherlands. He ended up staying in Monaco.

5. Lemar Secured a 鈧�70M Transfer to Atl茅tico Madrid

After the 2017 summer transfer saga, Thomas Lemar finally accepted to stay with Monaco and continue working hard. On 18th June 2018, La Liga club Atl茅tico Madrid had an agreement with Monaco for the transfer of Lemar.

The Spanish club agreed on a huge fee that was reported to be around 鈧�70 million. He successfully passed his medicals and became a player for Atl茅tico Madrid.

6. Thomas Lemar had a 45 Matches Run without Scoring for Atl茅tico

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The first season of Thomas Lemar in Spain was not that impressive. He finished the season with three goals in the matches he had played. This was one of the worst seasons in his football career.

In the 2019-20 season, Thomas Lemar was on the low too as he featured in 29 matches with scoring nor assisting. He played in forty-five matches without scoring any goal. Thomas Lemar then ended his 45 matches goalless streak on 5th December 2020.

7. Lemar has a Versatile Playing Style

Thomas Beno卯t Lemar is a unique player in his playing style. He is a versatile midfielder who can play on both wings as well as through the centre of the pitch and in any free role.

Lemar is a left-footed player who is also competent with his right foot. He is excellent at dribbling and has a strong passing ability and free kicks.

Thomas Beno卯t Lemar spoke about his playing preference for link-up with teammates rather than taking on defenders. 鈥淚 usually try to avoid duels and concentrate on passing as much as possible.鈥�

8. He became a Starter for Atl茅tico after a New Experimental Formation

The career of Thomas Lemar has never been that soft as he found himself in a substitute role that he never liked. However, in the 2020-21 season, Atl茅tico Madrid manager Diego Simeone experimented with the 3-5-2 formation.

In this formation, Thomas Lemar became a starter in the left-sided central midfielder position. Despite facing fierce competition from Saul Niguez, Thomas Lemar managed to cement his spot.

9. Thomas Lemar Won the World Cup with France

Thomas Beno卯t Lemar is a member of the France National team. He has not played several games but he won major trophies with the French team.

Thomas Beno卯t Lemar won the 2018 FIFA World Cup with France. He also featured at the UEFA Euro 2020.

10. He Won Two Major Honours with Atl茅tico Madrid

Even though it took a long for Thomas Lemar to cement his starting place in Spain, he has managed to earn his spot. Thomas has appeared in several matches and won two major honours for the Spanish club.

In 2018, Thomas Lemar won the UEFA Super Cup with Atl茅tico Madrid. During 2020-21, Thomas Lemar won the La Liga title after a brilliant run.