Hugo Lloris highlights Raphael Varane's crucial leadership and defensive prowess, both for Manchester United and the France national team. Varane, who joined Manchester United from Real Madrid in 2021, formed a strong partnership with Lisandro Martinez, winning the League Cup and FA Cup. Lloris, captain of the 2018 World Cup-winning France squad, credits Varane as a key leader alongside players like Paul Pogba, Blaise Matuidi, Olivier Giroud, and Antoine Griezmann. Varane played a vital role in France's 4-2 victory over Croatia in the 2018 World Cup final. Lloris also noted Varane's early maturity and exceptional defensive attributes, describing him as a stable force for the national team from a young age. Both Lloris and Varane retired from international duty after France reached the 2022 World Cup final.
