Marcus Thuram

Marcus Thuram carries a famous surname — his father Lilian won the 1998 World Cup with France — but has built his own identity as a powerful, intelligent centre-forward. After establishing himself at Borussia Mönchengladbach with his pressing, link-up play, and aerial presence, he joined Inter Milan in 2023 and thrived alongside Lautaro Martínez in their Serie A-winning side. For France, he offers a physical focal point that Kylian Mbappé does not, and his ability to hold the ball under pressure and bring teammates into play makes him a tactically important complement rather than a secondary option.