Luc de Fougerolles


Luc Rollet de Fougerolles is a professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Belgian Pro League club Dender EH, on loan from Fulham. Born in England, he represents the Canada national team.

Early life

De Fougerolles began playing soccer as a 5 year old with BHFC Battersea. He moved to the Fulham Academy at the age of 8, and worked his way through their youth categories.

Club career

Fulham

On 6 April 2023, he signed a professional contract with Fulham. On 20 June 2023, he was named "Scholar of the Year" by Fulham. He was called up to Fulham's senior team for their preseason in the summer of 2023. He made his senior and professional debut with Fulham in a 3–1 EFL Cup win over Ipswich Town on 1 November 2023.
On 11 July 2025, De Fougerolles signed a contract extension with Fulham, keeping him at the club until 2029.

Loan to F.C.V. Dender

On 30 July 2025, it was announced that De Fougerolles had joined Belgian Pro League club Dender EH on a season-long loan. He made his debut for Dender on 2 August 2025, starting the match against Standard Liège and playing 76 minutes.

International career

De Fougerolles was born in England to a Canadian father and an Iranian-born English mother.
In October 2023, de Fougerolles accepted a call-up to the senior Canada side ahead of a friendly against Japan in Niigata. He made his debut for Canada as a late substitute against Trinidad and Tobago in their 2024 [Copa América qualifying play-offs|2024 Copa América qualifying play-off] on 23 March 2024. In June 2024, de Fougerolles was named to Canada's squad for the 2024 Copa América and was named to the starting XI for the 3rd place game against Uruguay.
In December 2025, he was named the Canada Soccer Young Player of the Year for 2025.

Playing style

De Fougerolles is a versatile defender who can play as full-back, centre-back or midfielder. He is adept at 1v1 defending, with a strong first touch, explosive movement, and can progress the ball as a complete modern defender. He is very strong mentally, and composed in build-up play.

Honours

Individual