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DEBUT SEASON: Having joined the Athletic Bilbao youth set-up in 2010, Laporte made his first appearance in the 2012/13 season, aged 19.

DEBUT SEASON: Having joined the Athletic Bilbao youth set-up in 2010, Laporte made his first appearance in the 2012/13 season, aged 19.
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ON TARGET: The youngster netted his first goal for the Club against Getafe in October 2013.

ON TARGET: The youngster netted his first goal for the Club against Getafe in October 2013.
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RECOGNITION: The end of his first full season - 2013/14 - culminated in his inclusion in the La Liga Team of the Year.

RECOGNITION: The end of his first full season - 2013/14 - culminated in his inclusion in the La Liga Team of the Year.
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LEADER: Born in Agen, France, Laporte has captained Les Bleus from U17-U21 level, but is yet to make his senior debut.

LEADER: Born in Agen, France, Laporte has captained Les Bleus from U17-U21 level, but is yet to make his senior debut.
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BATTLING: In action against Barcelona in the 2015 Copa del Rey final, which Bilbao lost 3-1.

BATTLING: In action against Barcelona in the 2015 Copa del Rey final, which Bilbao lost 3-1.
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BRAVERY: Winning a header as Bilbao record a 4-0 victory over Barcelona in the first leg of the 2015 Supercopa de Espana.

BRAVERY: Winning a header as Bilbao record a 4-0 victory over Barcelona in the first leg of the 2015 Supercopa de Espana.
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BLOCK: Laporte played 180 minutes over the two legs as the Basque club won 5-1 on aggregate to lift the trophy.

BLOCK: Laporte played 180 minutes over the two legs as the Basque club won 5-1 on aggregate to lift the trophy.
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INCH PERFECT: The 23-year-old has developed a reputation as one of the finest young defenders in Europe.

INCH PERFECT: The 23-year-old has developed a reputation as one of the finest young defenders in Europe.
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STALWART: Laporte clocked up 222 appearances at Bilbao, scoring ten goals.

STALWART: Laporte clocked up 222 appearances at Bilbao, scoring ten goals.

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