Allan Saint-Maximin facts for kids
Saint-Maximin playing for France U17 in 2014
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 12 March 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Châtenay-Malabry, France | ||
| Height | 1.73 m | ||
| Playing position | Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Fenerbahçe (on loan from Al-Ahli) |
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| Number | 97 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2003–2004 | Verrières-le-Buisson | ||
| 2004–2007 | US Ris-Orangis | ||
| 2007–2011 | Boulogne-Billancourt | ||
| 2011–2013 | Saint-Étienne | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2013–2015 | Saint-Étienne II | 22 | (7) |
| 2013–2015 | Saint-Étienne | 12 | (0) |
| 2015–2017 | Monaco | 1 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | → Hannover 96 (loan) | 16 | (1) |
| 2016–2017 | → Bastia (loan) | 34 | (3) |
| 2017–2019 | Nice | 64 | (9) |
| 2019–2023 | Newcastle United | 111 | (12) |
| 2023– | Al-Ahli | 30 | (4) |
| 2024– | → Fenerbahçe (loan) | 15 | (3) |
| National team | |||
| 2013 | France U16 | 11 | (3) |
| 2013–2014 | France U17 | 7 | (4) |
| 2016–2017 | France U20 | 7 | (2) |
| 2017–2019 | France U21 | 7 | (0) |
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Allan Irénée Saint-Maximin (born 12 March 1997) is a French professional footballer. He plays as a winger for Süper Lig club Fenerbahçe. He is currently on loan from Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli. Allan has also played for Saint-Étienne, Monaco, Nice, and Newcastle United. He is well-known for his exciting and flashy style of playing football.
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Early Life and Childhood
Allan Saint-Maximin was born on 12 March 1997 in Châtenay-Malabry, a town near Paris, France. He is the youngest of three children. His father, Alex, came from Guadeloupe, an island in the Caribbean. His mother, Nadege, was born in French Guiana in South America.
Allan grew up in Meudon, playing football on the streets with friends. He also played on the pitch in Ris-Orangis. His parents worked hard; his father at Paris Diderot University and his mother as a school director. From a young age, his mother encouraged him to learn English. This was because Allan dreamed of playing in the Premier League in England.
Allan grew up in a supportive home. When he was young, his mother gave him €10 every day. He used this money to buy sweets for his school friends. Many of them could not afford such treats. This showed his generous spirit from an early age. He also enjoyed The Karate Kid, tennis, and manga. These interests influenced his famous headband, which he often wears during games.
Allan started his football journey at TU Verrieres-le-Buisson. He played there for a few months. Then, he joined US Ris-Orangis with his older brother, Kurtys.
Club Career Highlights
Youth Football Journey
At US Ris-Orangis, Allan trained with older kids even though he was only five. His coach, Didier Demonchy, quickly saw his amazing talent. Demonchy said Allan's skill was "innate." He noted that Allan rarely made mistakes or fell, unlike other young players. Allan spent three years at this club.
After Ris-Orangis, Allan moved to AC Boulogne-Billancourt. Here, many scouts from across France noticed him. His early talent was clear to everyone. In 2011, Saint-Étienne signed him after a scout saw him play in a tournament. Paris Saint-Germain also offered him a big deal. This included a house for his parents and a large signing bonus. However, Allan had already decided to join Saint-Étienne. At 14, he left Paris to live in Saint-Étienne, where a kind couple, Paul and Nicole Cavallero, looked after him.
Starting Professional Career at Saint-Étienne
Allan impressed everyone in the youth teams at Saint-Étienne. He signed his first professional contract on 1 July 2013. He was only 16 years old. On 29 August, he made his first team debut in a Europa League play-off match. He became the third youngest player to debut for Saint-Étienne. A few days later, he played his first Ligue 1 game. This made him one of the youngest players ever to play in the league. In his first season, he played 5 games.
In February 2015, Allan extended his contract with Saint-Étienne. He was promised more playing time. However, he only played 16 league games. He felt he wasn't getting enough chances with the first team. He decided to leave the club. He explained that he tried his best but often ended up playing for the second team or not playing at all. During the 2014–15 season, he made 11 appearances for the club.
Moving to Monaco and Loans
Loan to Hannover 96
On 31 July 2015, Allan joined Monaco. He signed a five-year contract. The same day, he was loaned to German club Hannover 96. He made his official debut for Hannover in a DFB-Pokal match. A week later, he played his first Bundesliga game. On 5 December, he scored his first goal for the club. He played 16 league games and scored 1 goal that season.
Loan to Bastia
On 28 July 2016, Allan was loaned to Ligue 1 club Bastia for a season. He scored his first goal for Bastia on 20 August. On 10 December, he scored two goals in a 2–0 win. This ended Bastia's long streak without a win. Allan became one of Bastia's best attackers. He scored 3 goals and made 3 assists that season. He played his final game for Bastia on 20 May 2017.
Joining Nice
Allan returned to Monaco after his loan. He played well in preseason games. However, Monaco had many strong attackers. So, he knew his playing time might be limited. He made his debut for Monaco in the 2017 Trophée des Champions match. He also played his first Ligue 1 game for Monaco on 4 August. This was his last game for the club.
On 7 August 2017, Allan moved to Nice. This was a club-record signing for Nice. He quickly became an important player for them.
Playing for Newcastle United
On 2 August 2019, Allan joined Premier League team Newcastle United. He signed a six-year contract. He made his debut nine days later. On 5 December, he scored his first goal for Newcastle. Two months later, he scored a winning goal in an FA Cup match.
On 7 March 2020, Allan scored the winning goal in a Premier League game against Southampton. On 1 July, he helped his team greatly. He provided three assists in a 4–1 win against AFC Bournemouth.
Moving to Al-Ahli
On 30 July 2023, Allan signed a three-year contract with Saudi Professional League club Al-Ahli. The transfer fee was reported to be around £23 million. On 16 September, he scored his first goal for Al-Ahli. It was the winning goal in a 3–2 victory.
Loan to Fenerbahçe
On 16 July 2024, Allan joined Turkish team Fenerbahçe on loan. He will play for them during the 2024–25 season. He made his debut for Fenerbahçe on 6 August 2024. This was in a Champions League qualifying match.
On 10 August 2024, he played his first Süper Lig game. On 15 September 2024, he scored his first goal for Fenerbahçe. He also made an assist in a 2-0 Süper Lig win.
Personal Life
Allan Saint-Maximin has three children. He is good friends with Marcus Thuram. They became friends when they played together at AC Boulogne-Billancourt.
Career Statistics
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Saint-Étienne II | 2013–14 | CFA 2 | 15 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 5 | ||||
| 2014–15 | CFA | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | |||||
| Total | 22 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 22 | 7 | ||||||
| Saint-Étienne | 2013–14 | Ligue 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | |
| 2014–15 | Ligue 1 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 12 | 0 | ||
| Total | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 17 | 0 | |||
| Hannover 96 (loan) | 2015–16 | Bundesliga | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 18 | 1 | |||
| Bastia (loan) | 2016–17 | Ligue 1 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 36 | 3 | ||
| Monaco | 2017–18 | Ligue 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Nice | 2017–18 | Ligue 1 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | — | 38 | 5 | |
| 2018–19 | Ligue 1 | 34 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 36 | 6 | |||
| Total | 64 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | — | 74 | 11 | |||
| Newcastle United | 2019–20 | Premier League | 26 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 30 | 4 | ||
| 2020–21 | Premier League | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 26 | 3 | |||
| 2021–22 | Premier League | 35 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 37 | 5 | |||
| 2022–23 | Premier League | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | — | — | 31 | 1 | |||
| Total | 111 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0 | — | — | 124 | 13 | ||||
| Al-Ahli | 2023–24 | Saudi Pro League | 30 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 31 | 4 | |||
| Fenerbahçe (loan) | 2024–25 | Süper Lig | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 8 | 0 | — | 23 | 3 | ||
| Career total | 305 | 39 | 15 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 347 | 42 | ||
Honours
Individual
- Premier League Goal of the Month: August 2022
- North East FWA Player of the Year: 2021
- PFA Community Champion Award: 2021
See also
In Spanish: Allan Saint-Maximin para niños
