Paul Pogba facts for kids
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Pogba with France at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
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| Full name | Paul Labile Pogba | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 15 March 1993 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Lagny-sur-Marne, France | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.91 m | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Midfielder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2006 | Roissy-en-Brie | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2007 | Torcy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007–2009 | Le Havre | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2011 | Manchester United | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Manchester United | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2016 | Juventus | 124 | (28) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2022 | Manchester United | 154 | (29) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–2024 | Juventus | 8 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| National team‡ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2009 | France U16 | 17 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010 | France U17 | 10 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2011 | France U18 | 6 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | France U19 | 12 | (4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | France U20 | 13 | (4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013– | France | 91 | (11) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Honours
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† Appearances (Goals). |
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Paul Labile Pogba (born 15 March 1993) is a French professional footballer. He last played for the Italian club Juventus. He also plays for the French national team. Paul Pogba is known for being a strong central midfielder. He can also play as an attacking midfielder or a defensive midfielder.
Paul Pogba is currently not playing football. This is because he received a ban for breaking anti-doping rules. He is expected to be able to train and play again in 2025.
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Early Life and Family
Paul Pogba was born in Lagny-sur-Marne, France. His parents are from Guinea. He has two older brothers, Florentin and Mathias, who are twins. They were born in Guinea and are also footballers. Both of his brothers play for the Guinean national team. Paul Pogba grew up as a fan of Arsenal.
Club Career Highlights
Starting His Football Journey
Paul Pogba started playing football at age six for a club called US Roissy-en-Brie. He played there for seven years. After that, he joined US Torcy, where he became captain of the under-13 team.
After one season, Pogba moved to the professional club Le Havre. In his second year there, he captained their under-16 team. They finished second in their league.
Joining Manchester United (First Time)
In 2009, Paul Pogba joined the youth academy of Manchester United in England. He made his debut for the club's under-18 team in October 2009. He quickly showed his talent, scoring goals and helping his team.
In 2011, Manchester United's manager, Alex Ferguson, said Pogba would play with the senior team. Pogba made his first professional appearance for Manchester United in September 2011. He played in the Football League Cup against Leeds United. He later made his Premier League debut in January 2012.
Moving to Juventus
In 2012, Paul Pogba left Manchester United and joined the Italian club Juventus. He signed a four-year contract. He made his first game for Juventus in September 2012. In October, he scored his first goal for the club against Napoli.
Pogba quickly became a key player for Juventus. He helped the club win four Serie A titles in a row. He also won two Coppa Italia titles and two Supercoppa Italiana titles. During this time, he was recognized as one of the best young players in the world. He won the Golden Boy award in 2013 and the Bravo Award in 2014. He was also named in the 2015 UEFA Team of the Year.
Returning to Manchester United
In 2016, Paul Pogba returned to Manchester United. His transfer fee was €105 million, which was a world record at the time. In his first season back, he helped Manchester United win the League Cup and the Europa League.
In the 2018–19 season, Pogba had a very good year. He scored 13 league goals and 16 goals in total. He was named in the PFA Team of the Year. He continued to play for Manchester United until 2022.
Back to Juventus: Injuries and Ban
In July 2022, Paul Pogba returned to Juventus for a second time. However, he faced several challenges. Soon after joining, he injured his knee and needed surgery. This kept him out of play for a long time. He also had other muscle injuries that limited his time on the field.
In September 2023, Pogba was temporarily stopped from playing. This was because he failed a drug test, which meant he had broken anti-doping rules. In February 2024, he received a four-year ban. However, this ban was later reduced to 18 months. This means he can start training in January 2025 and play again in March 2025. In November 2024, Juventus and Pogba agreed to end his contract.
International Career
Youth Team Success
Paul Pogba played for France's national youth football teams at all levels. He was captain of the under-16 team. He helped them win the 2009 Aegean Cup.
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He also played for the under-17, under-18, and under-19 teams. In 2012, he helped the under-19 team reach the semi-finals of the 2012 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.
Pogba was the captain of the French under-20 team that won France's first ever FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2013. He was named the best player of that tournament.
Playing for the Senior National Team
On 22 March 2013, Paul Pogba made his debut for the French senior team. This was during a 2014 World Cup qualifier match. He scored his first international goal in September 2013.
In 2014, Pogba was part of France's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He scored a goal in the round of 16 against Nigeria. He was named the tournament's Best Young Player.
Euro 2016 and World Cup Victory
Pogba played for France at UEFA Euro 2016 in his home country. France reached the final but lost to Portugal.
On 17 May 2018, Pogba was chosen for the France squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. He scored a key goal in the final against Croatia. France won the World Cup with a 4–2 victory.
He also played in UEFA Euro 2020 and scored a great goal against Switzerland. However, France was knocked out of the tournament. Pogba missed the 2022 FIFA World Cup due to knee surgery.
Style of Play
Paul Pogba is known as a powerful, skilled, and creative central midfielder. He can also play in other midfield roles. He is good at scoring goals and making exciting plays.
He is a tall, fast, and strong player. Pogba is excellent in the air and has great stamina. He is also known for his powerful shots from far away. People praise his fine technique and dribbling skills. He can also hold onto the ball well.
In Italy, he was nicknamed Il Polpo Paul ("Paul the Octopus") because his long legs looked like tentacles when he tackled or ran. He was also called "Pogboom" for his explosive playing style. Pogba is also good at taking free kicks and penalty kicks.
Personal Life
Paul Pogba is a Muslim. He is married to María Zulay Salaues, and they have two children. Pogba can speak French, English, Italian, and Spanish.
Media and Sponsorships
Paul Pogba has a sponsorship deal with the sportswear company Adidas. He has appeared in Adidas commercials with other famous footballers.
His unique goal celebration, 'the Dab', was even featured in the FIFA video game series. Pogba and his brothers have also attended music awards shows.
Career statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Manchester United | 2010–11 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011–12 | Premier League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||
| Juventus | 2012–13 | Serie A | 27 | 5 | 2 | 0 | — | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 5 | |
| 2013–14 | Serie A | 36 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 51 | 9 | ||
| 2014–15 | Serie A | 26 | 8 | 4 | 1 | — | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 41 | 10 | ||
| 2015–16 | Serie A | 35 | 8 | 5 | 1 | — | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 49 | 10 | ||
| Total | 124 | 28 | 11 | 2 | — | 40 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 178 | 34 | |||
| Manchester United | 2016–17 | Premier League | 30 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 3 | — | 51 | 9 | |
| 2017–18 | Premier League | 27 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 6 | |
| 2018–19 | Premier League | 35 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | — | 47 | 16 | ||
| 2019–20 | Premier League | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 22 | 1 | ||
| 2020–21 | Premier League | 26 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 2 | — | 42 | 6 | ||
| 2021–22 | Premier League | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | — | 27 | 1 | ||
| Total | 154 | 29 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 49 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 226 | 39 | ||
| Juventus | 2022–23 | Serie A | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | — | 10 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24 | Serie A | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | — | 12 | 0 | ||||
| Career total | 289 | 57 | 25 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 93 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 423 | 73 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | |||
| 2013 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 15 | 4 | |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 17 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 15 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 14 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 91 | 11 | |
- France score listed first, score column indicates score after each Pogba goal
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 September 2013 | Central Stadium, Gomel, Belarus | 3 |  Belarus |
4–2 | 4–2 | 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 2 | 27 May 2014 | Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France | 9 |  Norway |
1–0 | 4–0 | Friendly |
| 3 | 30 June 2014 | Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha, Brasília, Brazil | 15 |  Nigeria |
1–0 | 2–0 | 2014 FIFA World Cup |
| 4 | 7 September 2014 | Partizan Stadium, Belgrade, Serbia | 18 |  Serbia |
1–0 | 1–1 | Friendly |
| 5 | 11 October 2014 | Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France | 19 |  Portugal |
2–0 | 2–1 | Friendly |
| 6 | 3 July 2016 | Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France | 36 |  Iceland |
2–0 | 5–2 | UEFA Euro 2016 |
| 7 | 10 October 2016 | Amsterdam Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands | 42 |  Netherlands |
1–0 | 1–0 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 8 | 11 November 2016 | Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France | 43 |  Sweden |
1–1 | 2–1 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 9 | 27 March 2018 | Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg, Russia | 51 |  Russia |
2–0 | 3–1 | Friendly |
| 10 | 15 July 2018 | Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia | 60 |  Croatia |
3–1 | 4–2 | 2018 FIFA World Cup |
| 11 | 28 June 2021 | Arena Națională, Bucharest, Romania | 84 |  Switzerland |
3–1 | 3–3 (aet) | UEFA Euro 2020 |
Honours
Juventus
- Serie A: 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16
- Coppa Italia: 2014–15, 2015–16
- Supercoppa Italiana: 2013, 2015
- UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2014–15
Manchester United
- UEFA Europa League: 2016–17 runner-up: 2020–21
- EFL Cup: 2016–17
- FA Cup runner-up: 2017–18
France U20
- FIFA U-20 World Cup: 2013
France
- FIFA World Cup: 2018
- UEFA Nations League: 2020–21
- UEFA European Championship runner-up: 2016
Individual
- UEFA European Under-17 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2010
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2012
- FIFA U-20 World Cup Golden Ball: 2013
- Golden Boy: 2013
- Serie A Team of the Year: 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16
- FIFA World Cup Young Player Award: 2014
- Bravo Award: 2014
- UEFA Team of the Year: 2015
- FIFA FIFPro World11: 2015
- ESM Team of the Year: 2015–16, 2018–19
- UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season: 2016–17, 2020–21
- UEFA Europa League Player of the Season: 2016–17
- PFA Team of the Year: 2018–19 Premier League
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See also
In Spanish: Paul Pogba para niños
