Benjamin Lecomte

Last updated 04/09/2026

Benjamin Lecomte is a professional footballer who signed for Fulham in July 2025. This page covers his complete profile, transfer history, and major achievements.

Benjamin Lecomte information

Club	Fulham
Squad number	23
Age	35 (born Fri, 26 Apr 1991)
Height	186 cm

Benjamin Lecomte at Fulham

Benjamin Lecomte signed for Fulham on July 26, 2025, moving to London from Montpellier for a transfer fee of 500000. He committed his immediate future to the club by signing a contract that runs until June 30, 2027. Operating at Craven Cottage, the 25700-capacity home of the club on Stevenage Road, Lecomte wears the number 23 shirt. His arrival adds crucial experience to the squad playing their home fixtures on the stadium's grass surface.

The manager, Arbeloa, brought Lecomte into the fold during the summer transfer window, securing a player with extensive experience across European leagues. For a closer look at the head coach guiding this squad, read the Arbeloa profile. After making his name in France and Spain, Lecomte takes on a fresh challenge at Fulham. His contract length and transfer fee represent a strategic acquisition for the club as they compete at the highest level of English football, providing stability and depth to the team's defensive options.

Career before Fulham

Before arriving at Fulham, Benjamin Lecomte enjoyed a diverse career that took him across France and Spain. He made his professional debut for Lorient on October 26, 2010, playing against Monaco in the Coupe de la Ligue. His performances eventually led to a major transfer on July 15, 2019, when he moved from Montpellier to Monaco for a fee of 13500000. During his time playing in France, Lecomte gained international recognition, receiving his first call-up to the senior France national squad in September 2018.

His career also features loan spells in La Liga. On August 19, 2021, he moved from Monaco to Atletico de Madrid, later returning to Monaco on June 30, 2022. He then headed to Espanyol on July 13, 2022, before transferring back to Monaco on January 25, 2023. Immediately after, on January 26, 2023, he re-joined Montpellier. These extensive moves and professional milestones are detailed in the career table below.