Aymeric Laporte is a French centre-back who has established himself as one of Europe's leading defenders. Born in Agen, he progressed through Athletic Bilbao's youth system before making his senior debut for the Basque club.
Laporte spent seven seasons at San Mamés, becoming a cornerstone of Athletic's defence and earning recognition for his composure on the ball and reading of the game. His performances attracted interest from top European sides.
He joined Manchester City in 2018, where he became integral to Pep Guardiola's defensive setup. At City, Laporte won multiple Premier League titles and domestic cups, playing a key role in the club's sustained success. His ability to play out from the back fitted Guardiola's possession-based system.
In 2023, Laporte transferred to Saudi Arabia to join Al-Ahli, marking a significant move away from European football.
Laporte has represented France at international level, earning caps for his country. His career has been defined by technical ability, positional intelligence, and consistency at the highest level of club football.
