Softfootball reports that Thomas Lemar clocks 30 today, November 12, 2025, and honestly, it feels strange saying that. It feels like just yesterday he was the fresh, fearless winger lighting up Ligue 1 with Monaco. His story, though, has been a bit of everything: flashes of brilliance, quiet struggles, and that sense that he could’ve been even more.
A lot of things have not worked out well for the superstar, given his potential, with injury being one of his major problems. He is just recovering from one that even made him miss his team’s narrow 2-1 defeat in the hands of Barcelona.
Born in Baie-Mahault, Guadeloupe, Lemar came through like a breath of fresh air at AS Monaco. In the 2016–17 season, he was unstoppable, gliding past defenders, threading passes like it was nothing, and helping Monaco win the Ligue 1 title and reach the Champions League semi-finals. He possesses a similar profile to yesterday’s birthday boy, Wilfred Zaha, even though their paths never crossed.
Everyone thought he’d be the next big French star. Then came the €72 million move to Atlético Madrid in 2018, and the hype was real. Despite no longer a member of their team, Monaco sent the player a hearty birthday wish via their official X handle.
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That same year, he reached football’s highest peak, winning the World Cup with France. Sure, he didn’t play too much in Russia, but he was part of that golden squad, and that medal still means something special. France also sent him birthday wishes in a post made via their official X account.
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Things in Madrid didn’t go as smooth. Injuries, Simeone’s rigid system, and long spells on the bench made his time there frustrating. But when Lemar was on it, the passes, the control, the little sparks, you could still see the magic that once had Europe buzzing. He played his part in Atleti’s 2020–21 La Liga title, even if he wasn’t the headline name.
While he might not be appreciated in Spain, his exploits in the French League are still very well appreciated, prompting the League to also celebrate the star in a post made through the official X account.
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Now at Girona on loan, he’s chasing form, chasing freedom, maybe chasing himself again. Five appearances so far this season, and a quiet belief that he still belongs at the top level.
He’s got 27 caps and 4 goals for France, and though the call-ups have slowed down, Lemar’s story feels unfinished. Maybe turning 30 isn’t a decline; maybe it’s a reminder that class never really fades, it just waits for the right moment to show again.
