Player profile
Mike Maignan
Goalkeeper · AC Milan
Mike Maignan was France's first-choice goalkeeper throughout the 2026 World Cup, becoming the first AC Milan goalkeeper ever to save a penalty at the tournament before returning to Milan for Serie A pre-season.
Career
Maignan joined AC Milan from French champions Lille and has gone on to sign a new contract at San Siro running through 2031, establishing himself as one of Europe's leading shot-stoppers.
He carried that club form into the 2026 World Cup as Didier Deschamps' undisputed number one between the posts.
How they play
A commanding, athletic goalkeeper known for shot-stopping under pressure and confident distribution, Maignan racked up 13 saves across eight World Cup starts for France in 2026.
Where they are now
He started and played the full 90 minutes as France opened the tournament with a win over Senegal, and denied Jørgen Strand Larsen from the penalty spot in a 4-1 victory over Norway -- the first World Cup penalty save by a Rossoneri goalkeeper.
Maignan returned to AC Milan ahead of the Serie A kickoff, with his club campaign resuming immediately after France's tournament finished.
Bio
Club career
- AC MilanSince 2021Current
- Lille OSC2015–2021
Academy: Paris Saint-Germain FC Academy (2012–2015)
International career
- France men's national association football teamSince 2020Current
Youth caps: U21 (2015–2016) · U20 (2014) · U19 (2013) · U18 (2012–2013) · U17 (2011–2012) · U16 (2010–2011)
Honours
No honours on record yet.
Defining moments
First AC Milan keeper to save a World Cup penalty2026
Maignan denied Norway's Jørgen Strand Larsen from the spot during France's 4-1 win, becoming the first Rossoneri goalkeeper in the club's history to save a penalty at a FIFA World Cup.
Latest season stats (ESPN)
In our archive
- France 4–6 EnglandLStarted · #16 · Goalkeeper
Sources
- ESPN athlete profileJul 18, 2026
- WikidataJul 18, 2026
- Player photo — Bryan BerlinCC BY-SA 4.0
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Profile written / last reviewed August 3, 2026.
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