Lucas Digne, born on the 20th of July 1993, is a French footballer renowned for his defensive prowess. Standing at 5 foot 10 inches tall (equivalent to 1.78m), Digne backs up his impressive stature with a weight of 11 stone 9 pounds (or 74kg). He holds the position of left back within the ranks of Aston Villa and dons their number 12 jersey. His contributions to the game also extend beyond club level, as evidenced by his representation of the French national team.
Considered to have considerable worth within the football industry, Digne's current market value is estimated to be about £10.5m, as per the valuation by Transfermarkt. Moreover, with his contract with Aston Villa set to run until the 30th of June 2026, Digne remains a crucial asset for the club.
Digne's professional journey began in July 2011 when he signed for Ligue 1 outfit, Lille. During his debut season (2011-2012), he made a total of 16 first team appearances. The subsequent season saw an increase in his contributions, with 33 league match appearances and two goals to his credit. In July 2013, he was transferred to another Ligue 1 team, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), for a fee hovering around £13m. Over the span of two seasons at PSG, Digne maintained a steady tally of 15 appearances per season.
August 2015 marked a change in Digne's professional path when he got loaned to Roma, a leading club in the Italian Serie A. He showcased considerable prowess during this loan period, snagging 33 appearances and three goals for his team in the 2015-2016 season. By July 2016, PSG transferred Digne to Barcelona in Spain's La Liga for a sum close to £14m, where he would spend the subsequent two seasons accumulating a total of 29 league appearances.
Digne subsequently moved to English waters, with a transfer to Everton in the Premier League in August 2018. This deal was reportedly closed at around £18m. Over the following few seasons, Digne became a staple part of Everton's first team, notching up considerable appearances and occasionally also proving his worth on the scoring front. Come January 2022, he was sold to Aston Villa, another Premier League entity, for a fee close to £25m. Since then, he has demonstrated consistent performances with regular appearances and even a few goals.
Apart from his club responsibilities, Digne has also contributed to international competitions like the Nations League 2024-2025 for France and the likes of the Conference League and the Champions League for Aston Villa, amassing a number of starts and scoring goals along the way.
