French · Parma, Italy · Born 6 August 1997French striker/winger born 1997, son of World Cup winner Lilian Thuram. Known for pace, versatility and clinical finishing in Serie A and Bundesliga.
Marcus Thuram was born in Parma, Italy in 1997 — his father Lilian was playing for Parma at the time. His family name carries enormous weight in French football — Lilian Thuram won the World Cup in 1998 and is France's most capped player. Marcus developed at Guingamp before Mönchengladbach and then Inter Milan, who signed him on a free transfer in 2023. His debut Inter season produced 13 league goals as Inter won the Serie A title. He represented France 43 times — appearing at the 2022 World Cup where France reached the final. He is politically outspoken — particularly on issues of racism and social equality, maintaining the family's tradition of public advocacy on these issues. His combination of physical presence — 6ft 2in — with technical skill and clever movement creates difficulties for defenders that more purely technical forwards don't produce. His father Lilian made 142 appearances for France — a standard Marcus is approaching.
Winning Serie A with Inter Milan in his debut season
How They Played
Versatile forward who can play across the front line with pace and physicality
Lasting Impact
Established himself as one of Europe's elite forwards, stepping out of his legendary father's shadow to win major honours with Inter Milan and represent France at the highest level across three major tournaments.
Career Honours
- Serie A (2024)
- Bundesliga (2023)
- World Cup runner-up (France 2022)
- Nations League (2021)
- Serie A 2024
- World Cup Runner-up 2022
- UEFA Nations League 2021
- Serie A 2025/2026
- Serie A 2023/2024
- Coppa Italia 2025/2026
- Supercoppa Italiana 2023/2024
- UEFA European U19 Championship 2016
- Coupe Gambardella 2015
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guingamp | 2019–2021 | — | 74 | 15 | #26 |
| Borussia Mönchengladbach | 2019–2023 | — | 134 | 44 | — |
| Inter Milan | 2023–2024 | — | 46 | 15 | — |
| Sochaux | 2017–2019 | — | 49 | 13 | — |
| Inter Milan (2025/26 ongoing) | 2023–2028 | Free agent | 0 | 0 | — |
 France | — | — | 43 | 13 | — |
French Athletes