Thomas Fontaine
Malagasy association football player
Thomas Fontaine: profile
Thomas Fontaine (born 8 May 1991 in Saint-Pierre, France) is a Malagasy footballer who plays as a defender for F.C. Lorient.
Fontaine made the step into senior football with Olympique Lyonnais in 2008. He has played for 6 clubs since 2008. The busiest spell of his career was at Olympique Lyonnais (2008–2012): 76 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 240 appearances and 2 goals.
At international level, Fontaine has represented Madagascar (2017–present). Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Tanzania on 7 September 2021 (World Cup Qualification). Before committing to Madagascar, he had represented France U20.
Saint-Pierre has produced 3 footballers in our database, including Dimitri Payet and William Gros.
Eligibility explained: Why does Thomas Fontaine play for Madagascar?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2017 (aged about 26)
- First international goal
- 2021 – aged 30 (match)
- Club career
- 2008–present (19 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.01 (2 in 240)
- Height
- 184 cm — taller than 85% of Malagasy internationals on record
- Latest move
- F.C. Lorient (2019)
- Shares a birthday with
- Yasser Ibrahim, Onome Ebi and Olarenwaju Kayode (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2012 |  Olympique Lyonnais |
Ligue 1 | 76 | 1 |
| 2012–2014 | Tours FC. |
Ligue 3 | 55 | 0 |
| 2014–2016 | AJ Auxerre |
Ligue 1 | 33 | 0 |
| 2016–2018 | Clermont Foot 63 |
Ligue 2 | 69 | 1 |
| 2018–2019 | Stade de Reims |
Ligue 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019– | F.C. Lorient |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| Total | 240 | 2 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | France U20 |
Under-20 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017– |  Madagascar |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 Sep 2021 | Tanzania 3–2 Madagascar | 45 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 28 Mar 2026 | Kyrgyzstan 2–5 Madagascar | 17 | International Friendly |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Thomas Fontaine?
Thomas Fontaine was born on 8 May 1991, which makes him 35 years old.
Where was Thomas Fontaine born?
Thomas Fontaine was born in Saint-Pierre, France.
Which national team does Thomas Fontaine play for?
Thomas Fontaine plays international football for Madagascar.
Which clubs has Thomas Fontaine played for?
Thomas Fontaine's recorded clubs are Olympique Lyonnais, Tours FC., AJ Auxerre, Clermont Foot 63, Stade de Reims and F.C. Lorient.
What team does Thomas Fontaine play for now?
According to the latest data, Thomas Fontaine plays for F.C. Lorient.
How tall is Thomas Fontaine?
Thomas Fontaine is 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Thomas Fontaine play?
Thomas Fontaine plays as a defender.
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