Player profile
Leandro Trossard
Forward · Arsenal
Leandro Trossard was one of the standout performers of the 2026 World Cup group stage, topping the tournament's chance-created charts for Belgium even as his Arsenal future looks increasingly uncertain.
Career
Trossard scored twice and set up two more in his first five World Cup games in 2026, and led the entire tournament in chances created with 17 — output that underlined his status as one of Belgium's most effective attacking threats at his second World Cup after Qatar 2022.
That form came off the back of a productive Arsenal season: 50 appearances in 2025/26 with 8 goals and 11 assists as the club won the Premier League title.
How they play
A versatile attacker comfortable on the left wing or through the middle as a second striker, Trossard's game is built on movement between the lines and chance creation rather than pure finishing — exactly the skillset that topped the World Cup's created-chances table.
Where they are now
Despite his tournament form, reports since the World Cup have linked Trossard with a summer move away from Premier League champions Arsenal, with Besiktas among the clubs showing interest.
Bio
Club career
- Arsenal F.C.2023
- Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.2019–2023
- Oud-Heverlee Leuven2015–2019
- Lommel SK2014–2015
- K.V.C. Westerlo2013–2014
- Lommel SK2013
- K.R.C. Genk2011–2013
International career
- Belgium men's national football teamSince 2020Current
Youth caps: U21 (2016) · U19 (2012–2013) · U17 (2010–2011)
Honours
No honours on record yet.
Defining moments
Tops the World Cup's chance-creation charts2026
Trossard finished the 2026 World Cup group stage with 17 chances created — the most of any player in the tournament — a statistical peak for a 31-year-old whose Arsenal future was already being questioned before a ball was kicked.
Latest season stats (ESPN)
In our archive
We haven’t archived a match featuring this player yet — appearances appear here the moment we cover one.
Sources
- ESPN athlete profileJul 18, 2026
- WikidataJul 18, 2026
- Player photo — jamesboyesCC BY 2.0
Read for this profile
- Dailysports — Belgium's unsung hero! Arsenal star delivers top stats at the 2026 World CupAugust 4, 2026
- Roundtable — Leandro Trossard Shines At World Cup As Arsenal Future Points Towards ExitAugust 4, 2026
Profile written / last reviewed August 4, 2026.
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