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Centre-back Maxence Lacroix joined Palace on transfer deadline day in August 2024, signing a five-year deal.
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out on loan
Def
Defender
Date of Birth
06.04.0006 April 2000
Country
Joined Team
30.08.2430 August 2024
All time
Palace career
43
Appearances
1
Goals
Awards & Honours
Crystal Palace Player of the Month
October 2024, November 2024
The 24-year-old central defender becomes our fourth signing of the transfer window, and heads to the Premier League after four seasons in the German top-flight. He will wear the No. 5 shirt for Palace.
Lacroix made his professional debut with French side Sochaux, before moving to Wolfsburg to work under Oliver Glasner, where he helped the club to qualify for the UEFA Champions League in his first campaign.
He made a total of 130 appearances for Die Wölfe, playing in both the Champions League and the Europa League, and scored seven times – including four last season. Now, he reunites with Glasner in South London.
Palace Chairman Steve Parish said: “We have watched Maxence play at the very highest level of European football and we are delighted to be able to welcome him to Selhurst Park.
“He is another young, talented player to add to the club, and I am sure he will prove himself to be a valuable asset for Oliver and the squad.”
Lacroix said: “It’s like a dream for a young football player. I’m really happy to be here and arrive at this good team.
“I watched Palace’s last games and I was really happy for the coach, because I’d played under him before. I think it’s the right moment to move to the Premier League.”
Lacroix made his debut for Palace against Leicester City at Selhurst Park in September 2024 shortly after signing. The defender quickly established himself as a mainstay in the squad, starting every game he was eligible for. He kept 15 clean sheets in 43 appearances across all competitions, helping the side make history by winning the FA Cup.
Player StatisticsCareer
Goals1
Appearances43
Lacroix highlights
View All Videos- 00:49
Introducing our 25/26 Eagle Gold kit
- 00:54
Introducing the 25/26 Home Kit
- 01:20
FA Cup Final | Maxence Lacroix | Post Match Interview
- 02:14
Max reviews perfect away day
- 02:30
Lacroix on the draw at Selhurst
- 01:52
Lacroix celebrates the win with the fans
- 02:57
Lacroix over the moon with another 0-2 away win
- 01:36
Lacroix Reflects on a Point at Home
- 02:08
Lacroix reflects on clean sheet to the Cherries
- 99:59
The Full 90: Crystal Palace vs Manchester City | Palace TV+
- 12:37
Extended Highlights: Crystal Palace 2-2 Manchester City | Palace TV+
- 02:54
Match Action: Crystal Palace 2-2 Manchester City
- 01:53
Max reflects on first goal for Palace
- Lacroix: We will show the same mentality against City
- Lacroix hails key factors behind historic Palace Cup run
- Lacroix: This team always fights for one another
