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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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Defender
Date of Birth
06.04.0006 April 2000
Country
Joined Team
30.08.2430 August 2024
All time
Palace career
9
Appearances
0
Goals
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.
Player Statistics2024/25
Goals0
Appearances9
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Player StatisticsCareer
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Appearances9
Lacroix highlights
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Max Lacroix thrilled after home win
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Maxence Lacroix's First Day | Behind the scenes
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Maxence Lacroix's First Interview