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Alphonse Areola
Born: February 27, 1993
Height: 6' 3" (191cm)
Weight: 13st 12lb (88kg)
Hometown: Paris, France
Nationality: 
French
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FrenchPosition: Goalkeeper
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2012-2022 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| → 2019-2020 | Real Madrid (loan) | |
| → 2020-2021 | Fulham (loan) | |
| → 2021-2022 | West Ham United (loan) | |
| 2022- | West Ham United | |
| International | 2018- | France |
Sports Mole has 559 articles about Alphonse Areola. Articles 1 to 40:
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West Ham United 0-2 Liverpool: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Florian Wirtz stars, Alexander Isak scores
Liverpool beat West Ham United 2-0 at the London Stadium in their 13th Premier League game of the season, with Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz key to the victory.14:00
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Premier League GW12 Team of the Week: Eberechi Eze, Morgan Rogers, Adam Wharton
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 12 of the 2025-26 season, including Eberechi Eze, Adam Wharton and Morgan Rogers.Nov 25, 14:28
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West Ham lineup vs. Burnley: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how West Ham United could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Burnley.Nov 6, 17:35
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West Ham United 3-1 Newcastle United: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Lucas Paqueta gives Nuno Espirito Santo first win
West Ham United secure three Premier League points for the first time under Nuno Espirito Santo, beating Newcastle United 3-1 at the London Stadium on Sunday.Nov 2, 14:09
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West Ham United lineup vs. Brentford: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Nuno Espirito Santo faces Tomas Soucek dilemma
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how West Ham United could line up for Monday's Premier League clash against Brentford.Oct 18, 22:11
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West Ham transfer news: Lukasz Fabianski explains what he will bring to Graham Potter’s side after 40-year-old’s return confirmed
West Ham United confirm that goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski has re-joined the club on a contract until the end of the 2025-26 season.Sep 10, 19:10
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Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-2 West Ham United: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Jorgen Strand Larsen wins EFL Cup clash
Jorgen Strand Larsen inspires Wolverhampton Wanderers to a 3-2 EFL Cup victory over West Ham United on Tuesday amidst reports of a potential transfer to Newcastle United.Aug 26, 21:40
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West Ham lineup vs. Sunderland: Predicted XI for Premier League opener of 2025-26 season
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how West Ham United could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Sunderland.Aug 14, 21:50
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Preview:Sunderland vs West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and West Ham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 14, 21:30
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West Ham confirm Mads Hermansen signing: Shirt number, contract length, transfer fee revealed
West Ham United announce the signing of goalkeeper Mads Hermansen from Leicester City, with the 25-year-old becoming Graham Potter's fifth new addition of the summer.Aug 9, 15:14
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West Ham transfer news: Alphonse Areola’s position under threat as Hammers ‘agree’ £18m deal for new goalkeeper
West Ham United reportedly agree an £18m deal to sign a new goalkeeper that could spell danger for current first-choice shot-stopper Alphonse Areola.Aug 7, 19:53
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West Ham United transfer news: Hammers reach 'key stages' of deal for Botafogo star
West Ham United reportedly reach the 'key stages' of a deal for one of Botafogo's star players.Aug 5, 15:42
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Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'pipped' in goalkeeper race by West Ham
Manchester United are reportedly set to lose out to another Premier League club in the race to sign Leicester City goalkeeper Mads Hermansen.Aug 2, 13:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F30%2Fmads-hermansen.jpg "Leicester City's Mads Hermansen celebrates a goal on April 23, 2024")
West Ham transfer news: Hammers 'pushing to sign' Championship goalkeeper
West Ham United are reportedly pushing hard to sign Leicester City goalkeeper Mads Hermansen this summer.Jul 29, 15:56
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Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 23, 14:36
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West Ham 1-2 Nottingham Forest: Highlights, man of the match, stats as the Reds significantly boost Champions League hopes
Nottingham Forest boost their Champions League hopes courtesy of a 2-1 victory over West Ham United in Sunday's Premier League contest.May 18, 15:27
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West Ham lineup vs. Nottingham Forest: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Lucas Paqueta returns
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how West Ham United could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.May 16, 14:05
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Manchester United 0-2 West Ham United: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Wan-Bissaka haunts Ruben Amorim's Red Devils
Aaron Wan-Bissaka returns to haunt Manchester United as West Ham United beat Ruben Amorim's Red Devils 2-0 in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.May 11, 15:48
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West Ham lineup vs. Tottenham: Predicted XI for Premier League London derby as Graham Potter switches formation
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how West Ham United could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.May 2, 14:49
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Liverpool transfer news: Caoimhin Kelleher emerges as 'top target' for struggling Premier League team
Liverpool goalkeeper Coaimhin Kelleher reportedly emerges as a top target for a club currently struggling in the Premier League.Apr 14, 14:18
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West Ham United 2-2 Bournemouth: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Evanilson rescues Iraola's Cherries in dramatic clash
Bournemouth's dream takes a blow as Andoni Iraola's side draw 2-2 with Graham Potter's West Ham United at the London Stadium on Saturday afternoon in the Premier League.Apr 5, 16:22
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West Ham lineup vs. Bournemouth: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how West Ham United could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth.Apr 3, 18:04
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Preview:Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
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West Ham lineup vs. Everton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how West Ham United could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Everton.Mar 13, 17:39
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West Ham 0-1 Newcastle: Highlights, man of the match as Magpies win in warm-up for Liverpool EFL Cup showdown
Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes scores the decisive goal to guide the Magpies to a 1-0 victory against West Ham United at the London Stadium.Mar 10, 22:27
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West Ham vs. Newcastle confirmed lineups: Alexander Isak, Lucas Paqueta decisions made for Premier League clash
West Ham United and Newcastle United confirm their starting lineups for this evening's Premier League clash at the London Stadium.Mar 10, 18:49
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West Ham lineup vs. Newcastle: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Graham Potter makes Lucas Paqueta decision
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West Ham lineup vs. Leicester: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
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West Ham lineup vs. Arsenal: Predicted XI for Premier League London derby as Evan Ferguson starts
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how West Ham United could line up for Saturday's Premier League London derby against Arsenal.Feb 20, 09:59
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West Ham 0-1 Brentford: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Graham Potter's tough start with the Hammers continues
Kevin Schade scores the only goal of the match as Brentford record a 1-0 victory over West Ham United in Saturday's Premier League contest at the London Stadium.Feb 15, 17:06
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West Ham lineup vs. Brentford: Predicted XI for Premier League London derby as Evan Ferguson bids for debut
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how West Ham United could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Brentford.Feb 13, 14:19
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Chelsea 2-1 West Ham: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Blues blushes spared by own goal
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Man City 4-1 West Ham: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Savinho shines for Pep Guardiola
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West Ham 0-5 Liverpool: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Mohamed Salah stars in London
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