Aymeric Laporte
A commanding, left-footed defender who forged a unique international path, switching allegiance from France to Spain at the peak of his career.
Born 1994 (age 32)·Footballer·Birthday: May 27·Millennials
Biography
Aymeric Laporte's football journey is defined by decisive choices and a composed, technical style unusual for a centre-back. Raised in Agen, France, he joined Athletic Bilbao's youth academy at 16, embracing the club's unique policy of signing only players from the Basque region. He broke into their first team as a teenager, his elegant ball-playing and aerial dominance making him a fixture. After over 200 appearances and a Spanish Super Cup win, a record transfer to Manchester City in 2018 cemented his elite status, where he became a key architect of Pep Guardiola's possession-based dominance, winning multiple Premier League titles. Despite representing France at youth levels, he accepted a call-up to the Spanish national team in 2021, winning the UEFA Nations League with them that same year.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Aymeric was born in 1994, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Aymeric Was Born
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Aymeric's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1994Born
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1999Started school
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2007Became a teenager
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Could drive
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2012Could vote
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Turned 21
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2024Turned 30
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 32 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won five Premier League titles with Manchester City, forming a crucial part of their defensive structure under Pep Guardiola.
- Made a historic €65 million move from Athletic Bilbao to Manchester City in January 2018, then a club-record fee for a defender.
- Switched international allegiance to Spain and was a key player in their 2023 UEFA Nations League triumph.
- Helped Athletic Bilbao win the 2015 Spanish Super Cup, scoring in the two-legged final against Barcelona.
Did You Know?
He is fluent in French, Spanish, and English.
Despite being born in France, he qualified for Athletic Bilbao through Basque ancestry.
He was named in the 2021 UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season.
He has a pet dog named Nala, frequently featured on his social media.
“I chose Athletic Bilbao for its philosophy, and I will defend that shirt with everything.”
