Aymeric Laporte is a Spanish central defender born on May 27, 1994, in Agen, France. He began his professional career at Athletic Bilbao in 2012, where he developed into one of Europe's most promising center-backs. Despite being born in France and representing France at youth levels, Laporte switched his international allegiance to Spain in 2021, citing his Basque heritage and desire for regular international football. He made his Spain debut in March 2021 and was part of the squad that reached the semi-finals of Euro 2020. In January 2018, Manchester City signed Laporte for a then-club record fee of £57 million. At City, he became a crucial part of Pep Guardiola's system, helping the club win multiple Premier League titles, FA Cups, and the UEFA Champions League in 2023. Known for his excellent passing ability, composure on the ball, and aerial prowess, Laporte is considered one of the finest ball-playing defenders in world football. In 2023, he moved to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, continuing his career in the Saudi Pro League.