Lucas Hernandez makes it clear: "22 titles, that's no fluke"

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·13 octobre 2025

Lucas Hernandez makes it clear: "22 titles, that's no fluke"

Lucas Hernandez, a 29-year-old defender for Paris Saint-Germain and the French national team, shared his thoughts with the Parisien in an interview published this Monday. It was an opportunity to reflect on his impressive achievements, ranking 4th (tied with Bixente Lizarazu and Presnel Kimpembe) among the most titled French footballers in history, behind Karim Benzema (34), Kingsley Coman (28), and Franck Ribéry (23).

Hernandez: "I live for titles and I loathe defeat."

Winning 22 trophies at 29, what does that represent? It rewards a lot of hard work and gives me immense pride. When you start as a professional, you never imagine reaching such a number. It's something extraordinary. And believe me, I'm not jaded. I live for titles and have loathed defeat since my youngest age. I love to fight; it's in me. This hunger inhabits me from the morning and never leaves. At our level, the essential thing is not to participate, but to win.

Hernandez: "I probably have my small share of merit."

At first, you might say you joined the right club at the right time. I've mostly always chosen teams that love winning. Reaching 22 titles is not by chance, I agree. Nor is it luck. It's destiny. And I probably have my small share of merit."

Lucas Hernandez moves forward with patience and determination. After a first season disrupted by his return from injury, the Paris Saint-Germain defender is gradually regaining the level that made him one of the best defenders in Europe. Far from doubts, he relies on consistency and invisible work, convinced that his time would naturally come again.

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His steel mentality, forged by injuries and internal competition, makes him a silent pillar of the locker room. In a group operating at full capacity, he refuses excuses and accepts his role, symbolizing a more collective and mature PSG. Admiring the young Désiré Doué (19 years old), whom he describes as "a true athlete," Hernandez today embodies this generation of discreet yet essential leaders, ready to quietly take on the great battles of the season.

If Lucas Hernandez prepares in the shadows, it's also because he knows his time will come. Paris Saint-Germain will need his experience and grit in a long and demanding season, with Ligue 1, the Champions League, and the World Cup in sight. Luis Enrique has always said: every player must be ready to step up, especially in a team built on rotation and versatility.

Hernandez, capable of playing as a left center-back or full-back, embodies this rare reliability. His defensive intelligence, game reading, and impact in duels make him a major asset when the tension rises, particularly in big European matches. PSG cannot do without such a profile for long, both tough and accustomed to high-level battles. And Hernandez is waiting for just one thing: to become indispensable again.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.