Alphonse Areola — Player Summary

• Full name: Alphonse Francis Areola
• Date of birth: February 27, 1993
• Place of birth: Paris, France
• Nationality: French (represented France at senior international level)
• Position: Goalkeeper
• Height: 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)

Club career (selected highlights)

• Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) — Product of PSG academy; featured for the first team and won multiple domestic trophies during his time with the club.
• Loan spells: Played on loan at RC Lens, Bastia, Villarreal CF (Spain), Real Madrid (Spain), and Fulham (England), gaining regular first-team experience, including Champions League exposure with some clubs.
• West Ham United — Joined West Ham United (Premier League) where he continued his career in England.

International career

• Represented France across youth levels and made senior international appearances for the France national team. He was part of France's squad selections in major tournaments and has served as backup and occasional starter depending on squad selection and competition availability.

Notable attributes

• Strong shot-stopping and reflexes
• Good height and aerial presence for dealing with crosses and set pieces
• Experience across top European leagues and in continental competitions

Honours (selected)

• Multiple Ligue 1 titles and domestic cups with Paris Saint-Germain
• UEFA Europa League / UEFA Champions League involvement depending on club seasons (squad roles varied)

Current status

As of the most recent seasons, Alphonse Areola continued his professional career at club level and remained a recognized French international goalkeeper. For the latest club affiliation, match appearances and seasonal statistics, consult an up-to-date football database or the club's official site, as transfers and squad roles can change between seasons.