French footballer (born 2001)
Khéphren Thuram-Ulien (French pronunciation: [kefʁɛn tyʁam] [ 2] footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Serie A club Juventus and the France national team .[ 3]
Formed at Monaco where he made three substitute appearances, he signed for rivals Nice in 2019. He made 167 appearances for Nice, including the 2022 Coupe de France final , before joining Juventus in 2024. Formerly a youth international, he made his senior international debut for France in 2023.
Club career
Monaco
Thuram made his professional debut with Monaco in a 2–0 UEFA Champions League loss away to Atlético Madrid on 28 November 2018, at the age of 17; he was a 63rd-minute substitute for Aleksandr Golovin .[ 4]
Nice
On 26 June 2019, Thuram joined Derby de la Côte d'Azur rivals Nice at the expiration of his Monaco contract on 1 July. His Nice contract was his first professional deal.[ 5] Nîmes , replacing Ignatius Ganago for the last seven minutes.[ 6] Nantes .[ 7]
In September 2021, Thuram extended his contract that was due to expire in July 2022, by an undisclosed length.[ 8] 2022 Coupe de France final , which his team lost by a single goal to Nantes .[ 9] 2021–22 Ligue 1 as Nice came fifth and qualified for the UEFA Europa Conference League ; he was then linked with following manager Christophe Galtier to Paris Saint-Germain .[ 10]
Thuram was selected for the Team of the Season in 2022–23 , the only player from outside the top three clubs to make the list.[ 11] [ 12]
Juventus
On 10 July 2024, Thuram signed for Serie A club Juventus on a five-year deal worth €20 million.[ 13] [ 14]
International career
Thuram has represented France at various youth international levels.[ 15]
In March 2023, he received his first call-up to the France senior national team for the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying matches against the Netherlands and the Republic of Ireland .[ 16] Adrien Rabiot , in a 4–0 victory over the Netherlands.[ 17] Eduardo Camavinga during the same Euro 2024 qualifying.[ 18]
Manager Thierry Henry chose Thuram for the football event at the 2024 Summer Olympics on home soil. He was, however, not permitted to take part by his new club Juventus.[ 19]
Personal life
Thuram is the son of the former France international footballer Lilian Thuram , and the younger brother of Inter and France forward Marcus Thuram .[ 20] Khephren , hence nicknamed Le Pharaon .[ 21]
Born in Reggio Emilia while his father Lilian played for Parma , Thuram is of Guadeloupean descent through his father.[ 22]
Career statistics
Club
As of match played 21 January 2025 [ 23]
International
As of match played 24 March 2023 [ 24]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team
Year
Apps
Goals
France
2023
1
0
Total
1
0
Honours
Nice
Individual
References
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