French · Lagny-sur-Marne, France · Born 15 March 1993French midfielder known for his creativity, passing range, and physical presence. World Cup winner in 2018 and four-time Serie A champion with Juventus.
Paul Labile Pogba was born in Lagny-sur-Marne, France in 1993. Manchester United released him from his academy before Juventus signed him. His four Juventus seasons produced four consecutive Serie A titles. United paid £89.3 million to sign him back in 2016 — then the world record. His United career was characterised by flashes of genuine brilliance — his Europa League final performance in 2017, his World Cup winner's medal in 2018, numerous individual moments of technical excellence — alongside inconsistency, injury and a turbulent relationship with manager José Mourinho. He won the World Cup with France in 2018 and the Nations League in 2021. He returned to Juventus in 2022 but persistent knee injuries limited his appearances and his contract was mutually terminated in 2024 after a doping ban for testosterone. His career represents one of football's most discussed gaps between obvious talent and consistent achievement — a player who on his best days was among Europe's finest midfielders but whose best days came too rarely.
Scoring in the 2018 World Cup final against Croatia
How They Played
Box-to-box midfielder with powerful shooting, aerial ability and creative passing
Lasting Impact
Dynamic midfielder who combined physicality with technical ability at the highest level
Career Honours
- World Cup (2018)
- Nations League (2021)
- Serie A 4x
- League Cup
- Europa League (2017)
- World Cup 2018
- Nations League 2021
- Serie A 2013
- Serie A 2014
- Serie A 2015
- Serie A 2016
- Europa League 2017
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 2009–2012 | €105M | 7 | 21 | #6 |
| Juventus | 2012–2016 | — | 178 | 34 | — |
| Le Havre | 2007–2009 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
 France | — | — | 91 | 11 | — |
French Athletes