Alexandre Lacazette

• Full name: Alexandre Lacazette
• Date of birth: July 28, 1991
• Place of birth: Lyon, France
• Nationality: French
• Primary position: Striker (center forward)
• Preferred foot: Right

Career overview

• Youth career: Youth product of Olympique Lyonnais (joined 1999, progressed through Lyon academy)
• Professional clubs:
  • Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon) — senior debut 2010, became Lyon's main striker and club captain; prolific scorer in Ligue 1
  • Arsenal — signed July 2017; played as Arsenal's center forward from 2017 to 2022, known for intelligent movement, finishing, link-up play and work rate
  • Return to Lyon — transferred back to Lyon in 2022
• International career: Represented France at youth levels and earned caps for the senior France national team (debut 2013); part of squads on intermittent basis but not a regular starter for Les Bleus during periods of strong competition up front

Notable achievements & statistics (high-level)

• Established himself as one of Ligue 1's top scorers during his first spell at Lyon; multiple seasons with strong goal returns.
• At Arsenal, contributed important goals and assists across Premier League, FA Cup and European competition; helped Arsenal reach the 2018-19 Europa League final and won the 2019 FA Cup runner-up/other domestic cup participations during his tenure.
• Style: clinical finisher inside the box, good first touch, intelligent off-the-ball movement, capable of linking play and dropping deeper when required.

Legacy & reputation

• Respected for consistency and professionalism, admired by teammates and coaches for work ethic.
• Remembered by Arsenal fans for his goal-scoring spells and for bringing a strong striker profile to the club after signing in 2017.

Current status

After leaving Arsenal in 2022, Lacazette returned to Olympique Lyonnais. (If you need the most up-to-date club or seasonal statistics, those can be provided on request.)