The footballer in focus is Lucas Digne, born July 20th, 1993, in France. The French defender measures 5ft 10in (1.78m) in height and weighs around 11st 9lb (74kg). Known for his abilities as a left back, Digne currently paces the fields for Aston Villa sporting the number 12 jersey. Beyond his club career, Lucas has also flown the French colours on an international level.
As of today, his market value stands at approximately €12.00m, or roughly £10m, according to the statisticians at Transfermarkt. His contract with Aston Villa is set to run for another 1 year and 6 months, with his commitment to the squad pledged until June 30, 2026.
Delving into Digne's career stats, we find his debut season was in 2011-2012 with Lille in France where he made 16 first team appearances. The following season, he significantly augmented his game - making 33 appearances and scoring his first two career goals. His game continually evolved over his tenure with Paris Saint-Germain, Roma, Barcelona and Everton before he eventually landed with Aston Villa.
His time at Aston Villa has been a fruitful period. The 2021-2022 season saw him make 16 first team appearances, followed by a robust 2022-2023 season where Digne made 28 appearances and netted one goal. As the seasons progressed, Digne's reliability and performance only grew - making 33 appearances in the 2023-2024 season and scoring another goal. Currently in the 2024-2025 season, he has already made 20 first team appearances.
Beyond his club performances, Digne has demonstrated his abilities on the international stage too. He participated in the Nations League 2024-2025 for France, the Conference League 2023-2024 for Aston Villa, where he scored a striking goal and, most recently, the Champions League 2024-2025 for Aston Villa.
