Player profile
Dayot Upamecano
Defender · Bayern München
Dayot Upamecano was a first-choice centre-back through France's run to the 2026 World Cup semifinals, playing every minute of the last-four loss to Spain before returning to a solid Bundesliga season with Bayern Munich.
Career
Upamecano made 24 Bundesliga appearances for Bayern Munich in 2025-26, scoring one goal and providing one assist.
He started for France throughout the World Cup, rated 7.7 on average across three appearances, and played the full 90 minutes of France's 2-0 semifinal loss to Spain in Dallas, which ended their run short of the final.
France manager Didier Deschamps has called him 'certainly one of the best defenders in the world,' underlining his status as first-choice at the heart of France's defence.
How they play
Deschamps' assessment — 'certainly one of the best defenders in the world' — reflects Upamecano's role as an undisputed first-choice centre-back for both Bayern and France.
Where they are now
Upamecano returns to Bayern for 2026-27 after France's World Cup ended in the semifinals, still first-choice at centre-back for both club and country.
Bio
Club career
- FC Bayern Munich2021
- RB Leipzig2017–2021
- FC Red Bull Salzburg2015–2017
- FC Liefering2015–2016
International career
- France men's national association football teamSince 2020Current
Youth caps: U21 (2018–2021) · U18 (2015–2016) · U17 (2014–2015) · U16 (2014)
Honours
No honours on record yet.
Defining moments
World Cup semifinal exit vs Spain2026
Upamecano played the full 90 minutes as France lost 2-0 to Spain in Dallas, missing out on the World Cup final.
Latest season stats (ESPN)
In our archive
- France 4–6 EnglandLSubstitute · #4 · 1 assist · on 45'
Sources
- ESPN athlete profileJul 18, 2026
- WikidataJul 18, 2026
- Player photo — Bryan BerlinCC BY-SA 4.0
Read for this profile
- Bavarian Football Works — Dayot Upamecano looking forward to reuniting with Bayern Munich matesAugust 6, 2026
- FC Bayern — Dayot Upamecano & Michael Olise miss out on World Cup final with FranceAugust 6, 2026
Profile written / last reviewed August 6, 2026.
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