Former Wolfsburg defender called up to French national team for the first time | OneFootball

The 25-year-old Maxence Lacroix, now playing for Crystal Palace, will report to the French national team on Monday after being drafted into the squad. Lacroix replaces Arsenal's William Saliba, who has been ruled out with an ankle injury.

Having previously represented France at youth level, this call-up marks Lacroix’s long-awaited breakthrough into the senior setup. His consistent performances at club level have now been rewarded with a chance to impress on the international stage.

Lacroix played 130 games for Wolfsburg, more than for any other team in his career so far, between 2020 and 2024. He left Wolfsburg for Crystal Palace for a transfer fee of €18m.