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D. Upamecano
Bayern München · Friendlies · Defender · #2 · France · 27 yrs
Bayern München · Friendlies · Defender · #2 · France · 27 yrs
D. Upamecano plays as a defender for Bayern München. D. Upamecano is a French international, 27 years old, defender, currently at Bayern München. D. Upamecano wears shirt number 2 for Bayern München. D. Upamecano was born in Evreux, France on 1998-10-27. D. Upamecano is 186 cm tall and weighs 90 kg. D. Upamecano's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across UEFA Nations League, Bundesliga, DFB Pokal, Friendlies, and other leagues. D. Upamecano's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore D. Upamecano season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2026 |  France FRA |
| 2025 |  Bayern München BAY |
| 2024 | Bayern München BAY |
| 2024 | France FRA |
| 2023 | Bayern München BAY |
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-15 | € 42.5M |  RB Leipzig LEI | Bayern München BAY |
| 2017-01-13 | € 7M |  Red Bull Salzburg SAL | RB Leipzig LEI |
Season intelligence
Profile as Defender: balanced output without a single dominant trait. Archetype: Balanced contributor. Season rating 6.9.
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How clinical and direct the player was in front of goal — volume, accuracy, and conversion.
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Isolation threat and progressive carrying — volume plus success rate.
Tackles, duels, and off-ball defensive contribution.
Shot-stopping, goals conceded, and penalty saves.
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France face England in a crucial 2026 World Cup third-place match looking for the bronze, where Jules Kounde will begin the match on the bench. Jules Kounde won’t be part of France’s starting lineup for today’s 2026 World Cup third-place match against England at Miami Stadium, with Malo Gusto taking over at right-back instead. It’s the latest change in a reshuffled back line for manager Didier Deschamps, who has also brought in Maxence Lacroix and Ibrahima Konate at center-back in place of Dayot Upamecano and William Saliba, leaving the defense looking noticeably different from the one that carried France through the tournament. With no trophy left to play for after Tuesday’s semifinal defeat to Spain, Deschamps has treated the match as a chance to spread minutes around the squad rather than lean on his usual starters. Kounde’s role in France’s run to the semifinals Kounde was a fixture at right-back for most of the tournament, starting five matches and helping France to three clean sheets along the way. Jules Kounde in action during the semifinal vs Spain. (Getty Images) He played all three group games during France’s perfect run through the opening round, then delivered a composed 87-minute shift in the quarterfinal win over Morocco, contributing an interception and five clearances to help shut out the Moroccans. Defensively sound and reliable in possession throughout, Kounde’s absence from the lineup Saturday says more about a low-stakes fixture than anything about his form over the past month.
France face England in a crucial 2026 World Cup match in search of third place, where Dayot Upamecano will begin the match on the bench. France face England in the third-place match of the 2026 World Cup at Miami Stadium, and Dayot Upamecano has been left out of the starting team for this game, due to a decision from coach Didier Deschamps. For this game, Deschamps opted for Maxence Lacroix and Ibrahima Konate to form France‘s center-back pairing, with Malo Gusto and Theo Hernandez deployed at fullback. With the tournament’s biggest prize already out of reach after the semifinal loss to Spain, Deschamps has used the match to give minutes to players who haven’t featured as heavily, rotating his backline entirely. Deschamps rolls out several changes Upamecano’s omission from a starting lineup he’d been a regular fixture in throughout the tournament isn’t the only change Deschamps has made for the third-place match against England. Dayot Upamecano during the 2026 World Cup semifinal vs Spain. (Getty Images) Beyond the already-mentioned overhaul at the back, the coach has also decided to hand minutes to Warren Zaire-Emery, Rayan Cherki, and Desire Doue, all of whom had been used mainly as substitutes in previous matches. The changes aren’t wholesale, though, as Mike Maignan, Adrien Rabiot, Michael Olise, and Kylian Mbappe all remain in the starting lineup at Miami Stadium. The France captain still has a chance to fight for the Golden Boot, where he’s tied atop the standings with Lionel Messi on eight goals apiece.
France face England in a crucial 2026 World Cup third-place match, and William Saliba is unavailable for the game. France face England in the third-place match of the 2026 World Cup at Miami Stadium, and manager Didier Deschamps will be without William Saliba for the occasion, as the defender got injured and was ruled out for this game. In his place, Deschamps is expected to turn to Maxence Lacroix, who already stepped in for Saliba during the semifinal loss to Spain and is favored over Ibrahima Konate given his familiarity on the left side of central defense. Saliba was Deschamps’ undisputed starting center back throughout the tournament alongside Dayot Upamecano, though it now appears the Arsenal defender was playing through his injury for the entire World Cup. According to a report from RMC Sport, Saliba wasn’t just injured against Spain — he had been carrying the issue through the entire tournament, managing it well enough to keep playing until his body gave out on the sport’s biggest stage. William Saliba #17 of France is attended to by medical staff after sustaining an injury vs Spain. (Getty Images) What injury did Saliba suffer? Saliba fractured a vertebra in his back during a Premier League match roughly two months before the World Cup began. Rather than pull out of the tournament, he elected to play through it, receiving daily specialized treatment from France‘s medical staff and taking painkillers throughout the competition. The injury finally caught up with him around the half-hour mark against Spain, when he had to be substituted in tears. He’s since been examined by doctors, who are still determining whether surgery will be required, meaning he’s expected to be out for an extended period. It’s a situation that echoes what Samuel Umtiti went through for France at the 2018 World Cup, when the defender played through a serious knee issue rather than have surgery, helping Les Bleus win the title in Russia at a steep cost to the rest of his career.
Facing Spain in the 2026 World Cup semifinals, France star defender William Saliba had to exit the game. France and Spain are battling for a place in the 2026 World Cup final at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, but Les Bleus suffered an early setback when William Saliba was forced off the field under concerning circumstances. In the 28th minute, with France chasing the ball in midfield and under no immediate pressure, Saliba went down and signaled to the bench to be replaced. The nature and severity of the injury have not yet been confirmed, but the sight of one of France’s key defenders leaving the field so early in a semifinal immediately raised alarm. Didier Deschamps turned to Maxence Lacroix as Saliba’s replacement, slotting the Crystal Palace defender alongside Dayot Upamecano in the center of the backline. Lacroix’s only previous minutes in the World Cup came in the final group stage match against Norway, with the defender serving as an unused substitute in every other game. According to RMC Sport‘s Fabrice Hawkins, Saliba’s exit may not have come as a complete surprise to those inside the France camp. Hawkins reported that the Arsenal defender “has been gritting his teeth since the start of the World Cup” while continuing to perform at a high level despite the discomfort. The only match in which he did not feature was the final group stage game against Norway, having completed the full 90 minutes in every other appearance until being forced off against Spain. William Saliba #17 of France walks off the pitch with medical staff after sustaining an injury. Saliba and his ongoing back pain While France have yet to release an official injury report, it is known that Saliba has been managing a back problem that predates the tournament. The first signs emerged during the UEFA Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG, where the defender was spotted receiving treatment from Arsenal’s medical staff during extra time. With Arsenal competing for both the Champions League and the Premier League title in the final weeks of the club season, Saliba was determined to remain available for the run-in. Arsenal’s medical staff put a managed protocol in place to allow him to feature in those final matches, but the underlying issue has clearly persisted, and it has now caught up with him at the worst possible moment.
In France's most recent victory over Morocco, head coach Didier Deschamps decided to start Manu Koné in midfield. Despite his impressive performance, Aurélien Tchouaméni is reportedly expected to return to the starting lineup. Maintaining an attacking approach, France have remained one of the top contenders at the 2026 World Cup. To defeat Morocco in the quarterfinals, head coach Didier Deschamps decided to make a change in midfield, opting for Manu Koné alongside Adrien Rabiot. Although he emerged as one of the team’s best players, he could return to the bench. Aurélien Tchouaméni is reportedly expected to return to the starting lineup against Spain. According to L’Equipe, Didier Deschamps has decided to bring Tchouaméni back into the lineup. During a training session before facing Paraguay, he was diagnosed with a minor muscle injury, leaving him out of the previous two games. Even if Koné performed very well in midfield, head coach believes that Aurélien can provide more balance in midfield, as he has already been fully recovered. While Aurélien Tchouaméni was not coming off his best season with Real Madrid, he established as a starter for France throughout the 2026 World Cup. Without being the team’s most eye-catching player, he has managed to be key in the high press, controlling the tempo of the game. In addition, he has developed a strong understanding with Adrien Rabiot, who plays more as a box-to-box midfielder, moving with freedom while remaining solid defensively. Report: Deschamps makes little changes to France’s starting XI vs Spain France will face Spain in the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup. After Tchouaméni returned to full fitness, they no longer have any absences in the roster, as Kylian Mbappé’s physical issues are not considered serious. As a result, head coach Didier Deschamps has reportedly decided to stick with his tactical approach, making only one change by bringing Aurélien back into midfield, as he looks to lead France to a third consecutive World Cup final. Kylian Mbappe #10 of France celebrates with teammates after scoring In case of keeping a similar lineup, Les Bleus could lineup as follows: Mike Maignan, Jules Kounde, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Lucas Digne; Aurelien Tchouameni, Adrien Rabiot; Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembélé, Desiré Doué; Kylian Mbappé. France’s path to beating Spain may start in the midfield Spain are one of the most dominant teams at the 2026 World Cup. Not only do they possess outstanding goalscoring quality, but their midfield also controls the tempo of the game. Because of this, France will have greater difficulty imposing their style of play, as Spain will approach the match offensively. With that in mind, Didier Deschamps will need to dominate the opposition’s midfield in order to pursue victory. If France manage to control the midfield, they would force Spain to play in transition. Without their wingers at their best, Luis de la Fuente’s team would lose the strongest part of their game: their collective build-up play. As a result, Rabiot and Tchouaméni need to be at their best, but Ousmane Dembélé will also need to contribute in order to put their opponent to sleep and control the game.
After shining in the Round of 16, France and Morocco will face each other in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup in one of the tournament's most anticipated matches. With that in mind, fans are closely watching Kylian Mbappé's availability, as he is expected to be the difference-maker. France face Morocco in the quarterfinals in one of the most anticipated matches of the 2026 World Cup. Both Didier Deschamps’ team and Mohamed Ouahbi’s team are among the tournament’s best attacking sides, meaning individual quality could decide the match. Given how competitive the game is expected to be, fans are closely watching Kylian Mbappé‘s availability, as he is expected to be the difference-maker. Kylian Mbappé will start for France, as he has no suspensions or injuries. Head coach Didier Deschamps continues to view him as an undisputed starter, building the team’s play around him to maximize his goalscoring threat. As one of the tournament’s top scorers, he could arrive highly motivated, looking to score and equal or surpass Lionel Messi in the race for the tournament’s Golden Boot. Alongside Mbappé, Deschamps will keep his attacking trio of Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, and Désiré Doué. Beyond their goals, they will need more than ever to excel in counter-pressing after losing possession to prevent Morocco’s counterattacks. In addition, he will not make many changes to his starting lineup, as his team are in outstanding form and are highly versatile. While they do not arrive as top contenders, Morocco could still surprise France. Despite the significant absence of Ismael Saibari, they have alternatives in his roster, with Brahim Díaz and Azzedine Ounahi expected to take on leadership roles. Nevertheless, the main challenge will be the defensive aspect, as controlling it would give them a strong chance to hit France on the counterattack and push for victory, requiring quality finishing in front of goal. Kylian Mbappe #10 of France celebrates with Dayot Upamecano #4 and Michael Olise #11. France confirmed lineup vs Morocco With their outstanding performances at the 2026 World Cup, France arrive as clear favorites for their match against Morocco. Head coach Didier Deschamps appears determined not to make any changes to his starting lineup, keeping Kylian Mbappé as the focal point of his team. Although they are outstanding in attack, their most important aspect will be the defensive recovery of their full-backs, where they can limit Morocco’s attacking threat. Considering this, Les Bleus will lineup as follows: Mike Maignan; Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Lucas Digne; Manu Kone, Adrien Rabiot; Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembélé, Desiré Doué; Kylian Mbappé. Morocco confirmed lineup vs France Unlike France, Morocco arrive for today’s match with absences in their roster. Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi will be without his top scorer, Ismael Saibari, due to a physical issue. As a result, Brahim Díaz will be under the spotlight, as he will have to take on a leading role. Nevertheless, the main challenge will be defensively, as they must contain the goalscoring threat of their opponents, who are one of the tournament’s top contenders. With this in mind, Morocco will play as follows: Yassine Bounou; Achraf Hakimi, Issa Diop, Chadi Riad, Anass Salah Eddine; Ayyoub Bouaddi, Neil El Aynaoui; Brahim Diaz, Azzedine Ounahi, Bilel El Khanouss; Chemsdine Talbi.
Real Madrid vehmently denied holding an interest in Michael Olise recently, and Dayot Upamecano expects Bayern Munich to keep hold of him. The post ‘He stays here’ – Bayern’s Upamecano shuts down rumours of Olise exit appeared first on SoccerNews.
With no second chances given in this stage, the final outcome of this all-or-nothing battle will trigger a massive shift in the 2026 World Cup bracket as both squads fight desperately to survive the knockout gauntlet. Gearing up for a massive Round of 16 showdown, France and Paraguay are ready to leave it all on the pitch. With no second chances given in this stage, the final outcome of this all-or-nothing battle will trigger a massive shift in the 2026 World Cup bracket as both squads fight desperately to survive the knockout gauntlet. France arrives as one of the tournament favorites after a flawless start. On the other hand, Paraguay enters the match riding the confidence of a stunning upset over Germany, setting the stage for a fascinating battle in Philadelphia. Les Blues have looked like one of the strongest teams in the tournament, winning every match so far while producing an explosive attack led by Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise and Bradley Barcola. Didier Deschamps’ side has combined clinical finishing with creativity, scoring freely throughout both the group stage and the Round of 32. The French national team eased past Sweden in its previous knockout match, reinforcing its status among the favorites to lift the trophy. Meanwhile, Paraguay earned worldwide praise after eliminating Germany in a dramatic penalty shootout following a disciplined defensive display. DateFrance’s OpponentStageResultJune 13, 2026IraqGroup StageWin (4-0)June 18, 2026SenegalGroup StageWin (3-1)June 24, 2026NorwayGroup StageWin (3-1)June 30, 2026AustriaRound of 32Win (2-0) The contrast in playing styles makes this Round of 16 encounter particularly intriguing. The European side thrives on attacking soccer, quick combinations, and relentless pressure, while the South American outfit prefers compact defending, disciplined positioning, and counterattacks. DateParaguay’s OpponentStageResultJune 12, 2026United StatesGroup StageLoss (1-4)June 19, 2026TurkiyeGroup StageWin (1-0)June 25, 2026AustraliaGroup StageTie (0-0)June 29, 2026GermanyRound of 32Win (1-1, 4-3 pens) What happens if France wins and Paraguay loses? A France victory would send Les Bleus into the quarterfinals, where they would face Morocco on July 9. Kylian Mbappe #10 of France celebrates with Dayot Upamecano #4 and Michael Olise #11. Such a result would largely preserve expectations on this side of the bracket. France would continue its pursuit of a third consecutive World Cup final appearance while remaining one of the leading contenders for the title thanks to its attacking depth and impressive tournament form. The French squad also carries an outstanding World Cup record in recent editions, making another deep run appear increasingly realistic if it successfully clears this hurdle. What happens if the match is tied after 90 minutes? Although many fans refer to a draw as one possible outcome, a knockout-stage match cannot actually finish level. If France and Paraguay remain tied after regulation time, the contest will move into 30 minutes of extra time, followed by a penalty shootout if necessary. Kylian Mbappe #10 of France. In terms of the tournament bracket, a draw after 90 minutes changes nothing immediately because one nation must eventually advance. However, an extended match could have important consequences, with fatigue becoming a significant factor before the quarterfinals. Philadelphia’s forecast of intense summer heat could make those additional minutes even more demanding, particularly after Paraguay already played 120 exhausting minutes against Germany. RoundPotential OpponentsQuarterfinals (July 9)MoroccoSemifinals (July 14)Likely Brazil, Norway, Mexico, or England What happens if Paraguay wins and France loses? A Paraguay win would produce one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 World Cup and dramatically reshape this side of the bracket. Whether achieved in regulation, extra time, or penalties, eliminating France would remove one of the tournament
Supporters are eagerly waiting for the official team news, wondering whether the captain will feature as Les Bleus chase another step toward World Cup glory. Kylian Mbappe remains one of the biggest attractions at the 2026 World Cup, and all eyes are on France ahead of its Round of 16 clash with Paraguay. Supporters are eagerly waiting for the official team news, wondering whether the captain will feature as Les Bleus chase another step toward World Cup glory. With a quarterfinal place on the line, the answer could shape one of the tournament’s most anticipated knockout matches. France arrives in Philadelphia as one of the favorites to lift the trophy, while Paraguay continues its remarkable underdog journey after stunning Germany in the previous round. Both national teams have already produced memorable moments, setting up a fascinating battle between European firepower and South American resilience. Les Blues have looked outstanding throughout the tournament, winning all four matches and scoring 13 goals on the way to the knockout stage. Didier Deschamps’ side dispatched Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32 thanks to a brilliant attacking display led by Mbappe and Michael Olise. The Real Madrid superstar scored twice against Sweden, while Bradley Barcola also found the net after another creative performance from Olise. Those goals moved the Real Madrid forward level with Lionel Messi on six goals in the race for the tournament’s Golden Boot, while bringing his overall World Cup tally to 18 career goals. The French are aiming to reach a third consecutive World Cup final, something achieved previously only by West Germany and Brazil. Paraguay, meanwhile, hopes its disciplined defending and counterattacking style can frustrate another European heavyweight. RankPlayerCountryGoalsAssists1.Lionel MessiArgentina702.Kylian MbappeFrance623.Erling HaalandNorway50=Harry KaneEngland50 Will Kylian Mbappe play? The biggest question surrounding the match has now become much clearer. Kylian Mbappe will start and captain France against Paraguay, leading the line in Deschamps’ preferred 4-2-3-1 formation. Mbappé has scored four goals With no reported injury or suspension concerns affecting France, the manager is keeping faith with the core group that has dominated the competition. Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, and Bradley Barcola will support Mbappe, giving France one of the tournament’s most dangerous attacking units. Paraguay vs France: Confirmed lineups France confirmed XI (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Digne, Saliba, Upamecano, Koundé; Rabiot, Koné; Barcola, Olise, Dembélé; Mbappé. Paraguay confirmed XI (5-4-1): Gill; Alonso, Alderete, G. Gomez, Velasquez, Caceres; Galarza, Cubas, D. Gomez, Almiron; Enciso.
⚽️ Kick-off time: 5pm local/10pm BST/7am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail WillWrap your eyeballs around Football Daily.France (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne; Tchouameni, Rabiot; Dembele, Olise, Barcola; Mbappe Continue reading...
France and Iraq are clashing for Group I, with Kylian Mbappe included in the starting XI for Les Bleus. France will square off against Iraq for a Matchday 2 Group I showdown at the 2026 World Cup on Monday, June 22, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. With Les Bleus aiming to put one foot in the knockout stage, whether forward Kylian Mbappe will anchor the starting lineup remains the focal point for fans and media alike. Mbappe has been included in the starting XI for the clash against the Iraq. The captain logged a complete 90 minutes in the tournament opener against Senegal, scoring a dominant brace to fuel a 3-1 victory and participating fully in all subsequent tactical training sessions. The French side enters Monday’s match sitting comfortably atop Group I following their convincing multi-goal debut performance. Conversely, Iraq is desperate for a rebound after suffering a bruising 4-1 loss to Norway, a match completely dominated by a parallel multi-goal display from Erling Haaland. A victory alone won’t mathematically lock up the group’s top seed for France, but it serves as a massive step toward their ultimate objective. If Didier Deschamps’ squad handles business against Iraq and Norway ties Senegal in the other group fixture, Mbappe’s side will officially book their ticket to the Round of 32 as group winners. Kylian Mbappe #10 of France warms up during a training session. Mbappe chases international goalscoring milestones Following his clinical two-goal performance against Senegal, Mbappe drew level with legendary marksman Just Fontaine as France’s all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. At just 27 years old, the forward is primed to continue climbing the global charts as he chases the tournament’s ultimate benchmarks. Mbappe is ultimately tracking the historic standard set by Lionel Messi, who currently commands the all-time tournament lead with 18 career World Cup goals. With France heavily favored to dictate the tempo against Iraq, Mbappe will look to aggressively expand on his own impressive baseline of 14 tournament goals. Confirmed lineups for France and Iraq France’s confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mike Maignan; Jules Kounde, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Lucas Digne; Manu Kone, Adrien Rabiot; Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola; Kylian Mbappe.Head coach: Didier Deschamps. Iraq’s confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ahmed Basil; Hussein Ali, Zaid Tahseen, Akam Hashem, Merchas Doski; Amir Al Ammari, Zaid Ismail; Ibrahim Bayesh, Zidane Iqbal, Ahmed Qasem; Aymen Hussein.Head coach: Graham Arnold.
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