Lucien Agoumé Explained

Lucien Agoumé
Full Name:Lucien Jefferson Agoumé[1]
Birth Date:9 February 2002
Birth Place:Yaoundé, Cameroon
Height:1.88 m[2]
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Sevilla
Clubnumber:18
Youthyears1:2013
Youthclubs1:Clémenceau
Youthyears2:2013–2014
Youthclubs2:Racing Besançon
Youthyears3:2014–2018
Youthclubs3:Sochaux
Youthyears4:2019–2020
Youthclubs4:Inter Milan
Years1:2018–2019
Clubs1:Sochaux B
Caps1:7
Goals1:0
Years2:2018–2019
Clubs2:Sochaux
Caps2:15
Goals2:0
Years3:2019–2024
Clubs3:Inter Milan
Caps3:4
Goals3:0
Years4:2020–2021
Clubs4:Spezia (loan)
Caps4:12
Goals4:0
Years5:2021–2022
Clubs5:Brest (loan)
Caps5:27
Goals5:0
Years6:2022–2023
Clubs6:Troyes (loan)
Caps6:15
Goals6:0
Years7:2024
Clubs7:Sevilla (loan)
Caps7:12
Goals7:0
Years8:2024–
Clubs8:Sevilla
Caps8:0
Goals8:0
Nationalyears1:2018
Nationalteam1:France U16
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:2
Nationalyears2:2018–2019
Nationalteam2:France U17
Nationalcaps2:19
Nationalgoals2:3
Nationalyears3:2019
Nationalteam3:France U18
Nationalcaps3:11
Nationalgoals3:4
Nationalyears4:2021–2022
Nationalteam4:France U20
Nationalcaps4:8
Nationalgoals4:1
Nationalyears5:2023–
Nationalteam5:France U21
Nationalcaps5:2
Nationalgoals5:0
Club-Update:29 May 2024
Nationalteam-Update:11 September 2023

Lucien Jefferson Agoumé (born 9 February 2002) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Sevilla and the France under-21 national team.

Club career

Sochaux

Prior to joining Sochaux, Agoumé started his career with Clémenceau Besançon in 2013, and signed for Racing Besançon during the 2013–14 season. He arrived at Sochaux in 2014. He made his professional debut on 19 October 2018. Sochaux won the game against Troyes by 2–1.[3] He became the youngest player to debut at Sochaux. During the time he there, other clubs such as Barcelona, Inter and Lyon were watching him.[4] Most of the time, Agoumé played as a defensive midfielder. He can also be deployed as a central midfielder and an attacking midfielder. He showed good awareness and had good pinpoint passing and innovative vision. According to Agoumé's former head coach at Sochaux, Omar Daf, he is a player that improve in games.[5] Before Agoumé was sold to Inter, he has already made 15 appearances for Sochaux in Ligue 2 and one appearance in Coupe de France at the age of 17.

Inter Milan

Inter Milan completed the transfer of Agoumé on 5 July 2019,[6] with a total transfer fee of €4.5 million including add-ons. According to the statement, Agoumé had signed a three-year deal with Inter Milan. He was playing for the club's Primavera for the 2019–20 season. Inter had faced competition from other clubs, such as Barcelona and Lyon, when signing the player. According to Oscar Damiani, one of the intermediaries in the deal, Barcelona and Manchester City wanted to sign Agoumé as well.[7] According to Agoumé himself, he chose to join Inter because the team believes a lot in him. His attributes made Inter sign him during the summer transfer window, becoming a defensive midfielder with incredible tackle resistance. Fans compare Agoumé with Paul Pogba. Pogba has the same nationality and plays in the same position as Agoumé. Antonio Conte also coached both of them. So far, Agoumé has played for Inter's Primavera in Primavera 1 five times (450 minutes), with one goal and one assist. He has four appearances for the Inter Milan UEFA U19 in the UEFA Youth League, and had two assists. Agoumé's first appearance for Inter came in a pre-season friendly against Lugano. He made a substitute appearance and Inter finally won a 2–1.[8] His Serie A debut came on 15 December 2019. He played for a total of six minutes in the 1-1 match against Fiorentina.[9]

Loan to Spezia

On 24 September 2020, Agoumé joined Spezia on a season-long loan.[10]

Loan to Brest

On 31 August 2021, Agoumé joined Ligue 1 club Brest on a season-long loan.[11]

Loan to Troyes

On 1 September 2022, Agoumé was loaned to Troyes.[12]

Loan to Sevilla

On 10 January 2024, Agoumé joined La Liga club Sevilla on loan until the end of the season, with the deal including an option-to-buy reported to be €8 million.[13] [14] [15]

International career

Agoumé was born in Cameroon, but has French nationality. Before he became an adult, he trained for many years on different French teams. The France national team has a long history and was the 1998 World Cup champion.[16] So far, he has played in international competitions for the French U16, U17 and U18 youth teams. His U16 debut came on 5 May 2018, and scored two goals in four games. As a defensive midfielder, his efficiency has brought attention from clubs around the world. Five months later, he jumped into the French U17 youth team and scored four goals in 23 international matches.

On 20 August 2019, Agoumé made his debut for the French U18 youth team. Right now, he is also the captain of the team. In 2019, he scored a goal each against Paraguay U18 and Senegal U17. So far, he has made eleven appearances for the U18 team and scored four goals.

FIFA U-17 World Cup

Agoumé participated in the U17 World Cup, with him also captaining the team. He scored a goal in the U17 World Cup group match against Chile on 27 October 2019. He played for the team six times throughout the tournament, five of which were as captain, leading the team to third place in the tournament. His performance ranked him among the top ten notable players in the tournament by FIFA.[17] His physical condition and passing skills caused him to be noticed by fans. After a 3–2 loss to Brazil in the tournament, where Agoumé was unable to make an appearance because of suspension, the coach Jean-Claude Giuntini admitted that Agoumé is an important player for the team.[18] His teammate, Nathanael Mbuku, said during the interview that Agoumé's absence was detrimental. He also said in the interview: "He's the captain and he's a player who can put his stamp on a game. He's someone we needed".

Personal life

Agoumé is a supporter of Marseille.[19]

Career statistics

Club

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Club!rowspan="2"
SeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sochaux2018–19Ligue 21502000170
Inter Milan2019–20Serie A30000030
2023–24Serie A1000000010
Total4000000040
Spezia (loan)2020–21Serie A12010130
Brest (loan)2021–22Ligue 127030300
Troyes (loan)2022–23Ligue 115000150
Sevilla (loan)2023–24La Liga12010130
Sevilla2024–25La Liga000000
Career total85070000000920

Honours

France U17

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019: List of Players: France . FIFA . 9 . 31 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191227222540/https://www.fifadata.com/documents/FU17WC/2019/pdf/FU17WC_2019_Squadlists.pdf . 27 December 2019.
  2. Web site: sb29.bzh . Squad detail. 10 April 2023.
  3. Web site: Ligue1.com - French Football League - Domino's Ligue 2 - Season 2018/2019 - Week 11 - ESTAC Troyes / FC Sochaux-Montbéliard. https://web.archive.org/web/20181111043745/https://www.ligue1.com/ligue2/feuille_match/85099. dead. 11 November 2018. 11 November 2018. 27 May 2020.
  4. Web site: Is this French teenager the next big thing in world football?. 15 February 2019. Football Bloody Hell. en-GB. 27 May 2020.
  5. Web site: Sochaux Head Coach: "We Want To Help Inter-Bound Agoume Reach The Top". 27 June 2019. Sempreinter. en-US. 27 May 2020.
  6. Web site: OFFICIAL - Inter Complete Signing Of Lucien Agoume. 5 July 2019. Sempreinter. en-US. 27 May 2020.
  7. Web site: Who is Lucien Agoumé - Inter's next Pogba. Calciomercato.com Tutte le news sul calcio in tempo reale. en. 27 May 2020.
  8. Web site: Lucien Agoume Celebrates Making Inter Debut. 15 July 2019. Sempreinter. en-US. 27 May 2020.
  9. Web site: Fixtures and Results Season 2019-20 16ª Match Day Lega Serie A. www.legaseriea.it. en. 27 May 2020. 5 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210505082151/https://www.legaseriea.it/en/serie-a/match-report/2019-20/UNICO/UNI/16/FIOINT. dead.
  10. Lucien Agoume per la mediana aquilotta. 24 September 2020. 24 September 2020. acspezia.com.
  11. Web site: Lucien Agoume joins Brest | Inter.it. www.inter.it. 10 April 2023.
  12. Web site: Troyes. LUCIEN AGOUMÉ EST TROYEN !. 1 September 2022. 2 September 2022. fr. 22 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221122072031/https://www.estac.fr/actualites/21702/lucien-agoume-est-troyen.html. dead.
  13. Web site: 10 January 2024 . AGOUMÉ, PRIMER REFUERZO INVERNAL DEL SEVILLA FC . 10 January 2024 . Sevilla FC . es-ES.
  14. Web site: 10 January 2024 . Lucien Agoumé part en prêt au Séville FC . 10 January 2024 . SOFOOT.com . fr-FR.
  15. Web site: Green . Yasmine . 10 January 2024 . Sevilla loaned Inter midfielder . 11 January 2024 . dailysports.
  16. Garcia-Arjona. Noemi. 16 November 2012. Deporte e inmigración. Cobertura mediática y repercusión social de la selección nacional de fútbol de Francia.. Historia y Comunicación Social. es. 17. 85–102. 10.5209/rev_HICS.2012.v17.40600. 1988-3056. free.
  17. Web site: Stars of the future: 10 Players to watch in the U17 World Cup. 19 October 2019. Playing for 90. en-US. 27 May 2020.
  18. Web site: FIFA U-17 World Cup 2019 - News - Agoume leading France's fight for bronze finish . FIFA.com. www.fifa.com. en-GB. 27 May 2020.
  19. Web site: OM : Conférence de presse de Sanchez et de Longoria | OM actualité par le Phocéen .
  20. Web site: L. Agoumé: Summary . Soccerway . Perform Group . 7 October 2020.
  21. Web site: FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 – France . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20190710161618/https://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/teams/team/1888290/ . 10 July 2019 . 7 December 2019 . FIFA.
  22. Web site: 20 May 2019 . 2019 Under-17 EURO team of the tournament . 30 December 2022 . UEFA.com .
  23. Web site: Maurice Revello Tournament 2022 best XI . 2023-01-03 . www.festival-foot-espoirs.com.