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Hugo Lloris Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 5, 2026 • 3 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth26 December 1986

BirthplaceNice, France

ProfessionProfessional Footballer (Goalkeeper)

NationalityFrench

Marital statusMarried

SpouseMarine Lloris

FamilyChildren: Anna Rose Lloris, Giuliana Lloris; Brother: Gautier Lloris

Hugo Lloris Biography

Hugo Lloris is a French professional goalkeeper known for his long international career with France and his time at clubs including Nice, Lyon and Premier

Early life and background

Hugo Lloris was born on 26 December 1986 in Nice, France. Raised in a family where education featured alongside professional careers — his father worked in banking and his mother was a lawyer — Lloris showed an early passion for sport. He began playing football at age six at a local club and entered the youth academy of Nice when he was ten. He completed formal schooling to the level of the French baccalaureate in mathematics and science.

Career

Lloris made his senior club debut for Nice on 25 October 2005, keeping a clean sheet in that first appearance. He developed through Nice’s ranks, eventually moving on to Lyon in 2008. His first match for Lyon came on 10 August 2008 against Toulouse; that season he recorded an impressive defensive record, finishing with sixteen clean sheets and conceding 27 goals.

In August 2012 Lloris signed for Tottenham Hotspur, where he inherited the number 1 jersey. During his time in England he reached milestones including his 250th appearance for the club on 17 April 2018, a match that ended in a 1–1 draw with Brighton.

Internationally, Lloris debuted for France on 19 November 2008 against Uruguay. He was part of France’s squads for multiple major tournaments, appearing at the 2010 FIFA World Cup and serving as a consistent presence in subsequent competitions. He captained France for the first time on 17 November 2010 in a match against England. Lloris was a starter throughout France’s run at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and played a leading role in the team that reached the UEFA Euro 2016 final. He made history on 2 June 2017 by making his 88th appearance for France, surpassing Fabien Barthez as the nation’s most capped goalkeeper at that time. At the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia he reached his 100th cap on 21 June in a group-stage match against Peru.

Playing style and recognition

Known as a goalkeeper throughout his career, Lloris has worn the number 1 shirt for both club and country. His performances in France’s domestic league earned him individual recognition early on: while at Lyon and Nice he received Ligue 1 Goalkeeper of the Year honors in multiple seasons. At club level he also won domestic trophies, including the Coupe de France and the Trophée des Champions with Lyon.

Public profile

Lloris’s personal life has featured in public reporting. He married Marine Lloris on 6 July 2012 and the couple have two daughters, Anna Rose and Giuliana. His younger brother, Gautier Lloris, is also a professional footballer. He is identified as French by nationality and his hometown is listed as Nice. Physical details commonly reported include a height of 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in), a weight of approximately 75 kg (165 lb), black hair and dark eyes.

Lesser-known moments and anecdotes

Lloris’s dedication to football showed early: his grandfather supported his choice to pursue the sport when other family members encouraged tennis. After his mother passed away in 2008 while he was at Nice, he chose to play for his club shortly afterward and declined a bereavement leave offer, a decision that drew nationwide attention. He and Karim Benzema appeared together on the cover of the French edition of FIFA 11 in August 2010.

Latest updates

By mid-2018 Lloris had reached 250 appearances for Tottenham and earned his 100th cap for France during the 2018 World Cup. He continued to be a prominent figure for both club and country through those milestones.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Recent Work

250th appearance for Tottenham Hotspur

Reached 250 matches for Tottenham Hotspur on 17 April 2018, a 1–1 draw with Brighton.

2018
100th cap for France

Played his 100th international match for France on 21 June 2018 during the group stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup against Peru.

2018
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Career Highlights

  1. Senior club debut for Nice on 25 October 2005 (clean sheet)
  2. Joined Lyon in 2008; won Coupe de France (2011–12) and Trophée des Champions (2012)
  3. Signed for Tottenham Hotspur on 31 August 2012
  4. Made France debut on 19 November 2008
  5. Captained France for the first time on 17 November 2010
  6. Most capped goalkeeper for France as of 2 June 2017 (88 appearances)
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

F4U profile pages are prepared from public career information, checked for readability, and updated when reliable correction sources are shared with the editorial team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hugo Lloris born?

Hugo Lloris was born on 26 December 1986.

What is Hugo Lloris known for?

Hugo Lloris is known for professional Footballer (Goalkeeper).

What is Hugo Lloris’s marital status?

Hugo Lloris's marital status is listed as Married.

Who is Hugo Lloris married to?

Hugo Lloris is publicly listed as married to Marine Lloris.