Thomas Benoit Lemar (born 12 November 1995) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Spanish club Atletico Madrid and the France national team. He is known for his versatility, being able to play on both wings and through the centre. Features of his game include dribbling and passing ability.
Lemar began his senior career at Caen in 2013. He played 32 times for the club, before moving to Monaco for £3.4 million in 2015. In 2018, he signed for Spanish club Atletico Madrid, where he won the UEFA Super Cup in his debut season.
Lemar represented France at every level from U17 to U21, and made his international senior debut in 2016 against the Ivory Coast. He was a member of the team that won the 2018 FIFA World Cup. |
