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Paul Pogba

Paul Labile Pogba(born 15 March 1993) is a French professionalfootballerwho plays forSerie AclubJuventusand theFrance national team.Pogba is currently serving a doping ban and is ineligible to play.[4]He primarily plays as acentral midfielderbut can also play as anattacking midfielderor as adefensive midfielder.[5]

Paul Pogba
Pogba withFranceat the2018 FIFA World Cup
Personal information
Full name Paul Labile Pogba[1]
Date of birth (1993-03-15)15 March 1993(age 31)[2]
Place of birth Lagny-sur-Marne,France
Height 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)[3]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Juventus
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– Juventus 8 (0)
International career‡
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)
Medal record
Men'sfootball
RepresentingFrance
FIFA World Cup
Winner 2018 Russia
UEFA European Championship
Runner-up 2016 France
UEFA Nations League
Winner 2021 Italy
FIFA U-20 World Cup
Winner 2013 Turkey
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:03, 19 September 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 March 2022

Born inLagny-sur-Marne,Pogba joined the youth team ofLigue 2sideLe Havrein 2007. He joinedManchester Unitedtwo years later. After beginning his senior career in Manchester, limited appearances caused him to join Italian club Juventus on a free transfer in 2012, where he helped the club win four consecutive Serie A titles, twoCoppa Italiatitles, and twoSupercoppa Italianatitles. During his time in Italy, Pogba further established himself as one of the most promising young players in the world and received both theGolden Boyaward in 2013 and by theBravo Awardin 2014. Pogba was named in the2015 UEFA Team of the Yearand in the2015 FIFA FIFPro World XIafter helping Juventus to the2015 Champions League final,their first final in twelve years.

Pogba's performances at Juventus led to him returning to Manchester United in 2016 for a then-world record transfer feeof €105 million (£89.3 million).[6]The fee was thehighest for an English clubuntil 2021.[7]In his first season back, he won theLeague Cupand theEuropa League.[8]In the2018–19season, he was named in thePFA Team of the Year.

Internationally, Pogba captained France to victory at the2013 FIFA U-20 World Cupand was named theBest Playerof the tournament. He debuted for the senior team a year later and played at the2014 FIFA World Cup,where he was named theBest Young Player.He represented France atUEFA Euro 2016on home soil where he finished as a runner-up. He then won the2018 FIFA World Cupand scored in thefinal.

Early life

Pogba was born inLagny-sur-Marne,France, toGuineanparents.[9]He has two older brothers who aretwins–Florentin PogbaandMathias Pogba– born in Guinea, who are also footballers and play for theGuinean national team.[10]Florentin last played as adefenderforATK Mohun Bagan[11]while Mathias last played as aforwardforASM Belfort.[11]As a child, Pogba was a fan ofArsenal.[12][better source needed]

Club career

Early career

"Ronaldois my footballing role model and the player that made me fall in love with football. I was enthralled by him as I used to play up front when I was younger. "

Pogba on his idol, former Brazilian forward Ronaldo.[13]

Pogba began his football career at the age of six playing for US Roissy-en-Brie, a few miles south of his hometown. He spent seven seasons at the club before joiningUS Torcy,where he served as captain of the club's under-13 team.[14]

After one season with Torcy, Pogba joined professional clubLe Havre.In his second season at the club, Pogba captained its under-16 team to the final phase of its domestic league, theChampionnat National des 16 ans.Le Havre finished second toLensin the final group phase, finishing ahead of the likes ofLyonandNancy.[15]Pogba also established himself as a youth international for his country.

Manchester United

See also:2009 English football tapping up controversy

Transfer

"The player [Pogba] and his parents refused to keep the arrangement because Manchester United offered very high sums of money to the parents of the [player] with the aim of obtaining the transfer of their son."

Le Havre's response to Pogba's decision to joinManchester United.[16]

On 31 July 2009, Pogba announced that he was departing Le Havre to join theyouth academyofManchester Unitedin England. The move surprised his parent club, as it allegedly had a "non-solicitation agreement" with Pogba, which was agreed to by not only the player but also his parents in 2006. The agreement, which was in place until the end of the2009–10 season,allowed Le Havre to sign Pogba to anaspirant(youth) contract once the player met specific age and scholarship requirements.[17]On 1 August, Le Havre released an official statement on its website criticising Manchester United and the Pogba family.[16]Le Havre also announced its intent to askFIFAto probe the situation.[18]

In response to Le Havre's accusations, Manchester United threatened to sue the club, while Pogba denied he was leaving Le Havre for monetary reasons, which Le Havre President Jean-Pierre Louvel had alleged to be £87,000 and a house.[19][20]Le Havre was also accused by Pogba's former club Torcy of using the same tactics it purported Manchester United to have used when the club acquired Pogba from its youth academy. On the same day of Pogba's announcement to depart for England, Torcy released a press release on its official website criticising Le Havre's accusations, stating, "We will not use the term 'steal,' but the recruiters of Le Havre acted the same way with the club in Torcy." The club cited Le Havre's acceptance of allowing Pogba to sign an amateur licence with the club without notifying Torcy as its primary reason why.[14][21]On 7 October, Manchester United were cleared of wrongdoing by a judge appointed by FIFA, with the declaration that Pogba was not contractually linked to Le Havre.[22]Despite having the option to appeal, on 18 June 2010, Le Havre officials confirmed that the club had reached an agreement with Manchester United for the transfer of Pogba. The terms of the agreement were confidential.[23][24]

Academy and call up to first team

Pogba completed his transfer to Manchester United on 7 October 2009[25]and made his debut with the club's under-18 team on 10 October againstCrewe Alexandrain a 2–1 defeat.[26]He finished the2009–10 under-18 campaignwith seven goals in 21 appearances.[27]The team finished first in their group, but lost toArsenal5–3 onpenaltiesin the play-off semi-finals.[28]In April 2010, Pogba was a part of the under-18 team that successfully defended their title at the Torneo Calcio Memorial Claudio Sassi-Sassuolo inBologna,Italy.[29]In the2010–11 season,Pogba remained on the club's academy team in thePremier Academy Leagueand played with the team during the first three months of the season. In November 2010, he was called up to the club'sreserve teamand made his debut on 2 November 2010 in a 3–1 win overBolton Wanderers.[30]On 10 January 2011, in theFA Youth Cup,Pogba scored a long-range goal, described as a "piledriver," in the team's 3–2 victory overPortsmouth.The win allowed the team to progress to the fourth round of the competition.[31]A month later, Pogba scored a similar goal in a 3–2 defeat toWest Bromwich Albionin the Academy League.[32]

On 19 February 2011, Pogba was one of four academy players promoted to the first-team squad by managerAlex Fergusonahead of Manchester United'sFA Cupfifth round match againstCrawley Town,for which he was assigned the number 42 shirt.[33]He continued in the under-18s for the rest of the season, helping the team to a lengthy run in the FA Youth Cup; in the semi-final encounter againstChelseain the competition, Pogba scored a goal in the first leg, a 3–2 defeat,[34]and provided the assist for the opening goal of the second leg, a 4–0 win.[35]In the final, Manchester United defeatedSheffield United6–3 on aggregate to win their tenth Youth Cup title; Pogba started and played the entire match in both legs.[36][37]

2011–12 season

Ahead of the start of the2011–12 season,Ferguson confirmed that Pogba would feature with the senior team during the season, stating, "I mean if we hold Pogba back, what's going to happen? He's going to leave. You know, in a couple of years' time when his contract is going to finish. So we have to give him the opportunity to see how he can do in the first-team and he's got great ability."[38]Pogba was promoted to the club's reserve team permanently for the 2011–12 season and made his first appearance of the season on 15 August 2011 in the team's openingPremier Reserve Leaguematch againstArsenal.[39]On 25 August, in the team's second league match againstSwansea City reserves,Pogba scored the second goal in a 6–0 rout.[40]On 19 September, he was named to the first team to participate in theirFootball League Cuptie againstLeeds Unitedthe following day, with Ferguson proclaiming, "I intend to play him [Pogba] against Leeds United."[41]Pogba appeared as a half-time substitute to make his professional debut as Manchester United won the match 3–0.[42]Pogba made his second appearance againstAldershot Townin the Fourth Round of the League Cup on 25 October 2011.[43]

Pogba made hisPremier Leaguedebut againstStoke Cityon 31 January 2012, replacingJavier Hernándezin the 72nd minute.[44]He made another substitute appearance againstWest Bromwich Albionon 11 March.[45]Four days later, he made his European debut in the second leg of the team'sUEFA Europa Leagueround of 16 tie against Spanish clubAthletic Bilbao;he appeared as a substitute in the 2–1 away defeat, coming on forMichael Carrickin the 63rd minute as Manchester United lost the tie 5–3 on aggregate.[46]

Juventus

2012–13 season

Pogba playing forJuventusin 2012

On 3 July 2012, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson confirmed that Pogba had left the club after not signing a new contract.[47]Ferguson stated that Pogba had signed for Italian clubJuventus"a long time ago as far as we're aware." Ferguson also accused Pogba of disrespecting Manchester United, saying, "It is disappointing. I don't think he showed us any respect at all, to be honest. I'm quite happy that if they [footballers] carry on that way, they're probably better doing it away from us."[48]On 27 July, Juventus confirmed on their official website that Pogba had undergone a medical at the club,[49]and the transfer was completed on 3 August, when he signed a four-year contract.[50]He made his first appearance for Juventus in a pre-season friendly againstBenficainGenevaon 1 August, coming on as a 78th-minute substitute forAndrea Pirlo.[51]

Pogba's first competitive appearance with Juventus came in theSerie Amatch againstChievoon 22 September 2012, where he played the full 90 minutes.[52]On 2 October, Pogba made his first appearance in theUEFA Champions Leaguein a 1–1 home draw againstShakhtar Donetsk,[53]and on 20 October, Pogba scored his first goal for the club in a 2–0 win overNapoli.[54]On 31 October, he started againstBolognaand scored the game-winning goal in a 2–1 victory. Pogba also contributed to the opening goal scored byFabio Quagliarella.[55]The midfielder was subsequently praised for his performance in the match by several Italian media outlets such asla Repubblica,Il MessaggeroandLa Gazzetta dello Sport.[56]

On 5 May 2013, Pogba was sent off in Juventus'Scudetto-clinching game for spitting towards an opponent after being slapped in the face.[57]

2013–14 season

Pogba playing forJuventusin 2013

On 18 August 2013, Pogba was a key protagonist of Juventus' 4–0 win overLazio,the match that won Juventus the2013 Italian Supercoppa.During the match, Pogba replacedClaudio Marchisioand scored the first goal of the game; he was elected Man of the Match.[58]In December, Pogba was named 2013'sGolden Boyfor the best young player in Europe.[59]

In January 2014, Pogba was named byThe Guardianas one of the ten most promising young players in Europe.[60]On 20 February, Pogba scored his first goal inUEFA club competitionsas Juventus defeatedTrabzonspor2–0 at home in the first leg of the round of 32 of the2013–14 UEFA Europa League.[61]On 14 April, Pogba produced an assist in Juventus's 2–0 win overUdinese,the same team that Pogba scored two magnificent goals against in the previous season. Later that week, Pogba scored the only goal in Juventus's 1–0 win overBologna.Pogba was also named the man of the match for his performance.[62]Pogba would prove to be a key player for the club that season, breaking into the starting line-up,[63]and making more appearances (51) for the club than any other player across all competitions that season, also scoring 9 goals.[64]He finished the season with his second consecutiveSerie A titleunder managerAntonio Conte,also reaching the semi-finals of the Europa League.[65]

2014–15 season

Pogba playing forJuventusin 2014

On 20 September 2014, under new Juventus managerMassimiliano Allegri,Pogba contributed to Juventus's away win againstMilanby providing the assist for the only goal of the game, scored byCarlos Tevez.[66]Later that month, on 18 October, Pogba saved Juventus from a defeat againstSassuoloby scoring a decisive equaliser; he was later named Man of the Match.[67]On 24 October, Pogba renewed his contract with Juventus, tying him to the club until 2019.[68]On 4 November, on his 100th appearance with the club, Pogba scored Juventus's third goal againstOlympiacosin theChampions League,helping them to win the match; this was his first ever Champions League goal.[62]On 22 November, he scored his first brace of the season in a 3–0 win against Lazio at theStadio Olimpicoin Rome.[69]On 28 October, Pogba was named as one of the 23 shortlisted candidates for the2014 Ballon d'Or;at 21, he was the youngest on the list.[70]In 2014, Pogba was awarded theBravo Award,by the Italian sports magazineIl Guerin Sportivo,which is awarded to the best under-23 player who has participated in European competitions.[71]

On 11 January 2015, Pogba helped Juventus secure their first win against Napoli at theStadio San Paoloin 14 years as he scored a volley that helped Juventus beat Napoli 1–3.[72]On 15 January, he scored his first goal in theCoppa Italiaas Juventus defeated Verona 6–1 in the round of 16 of the tournament.[73]On 9 March, Pogba scored the only goal in a 1–0 victory against Sassuolo to put Juventus 11 points clear ofRomaat the top of the league table.[74]In the second leg of Juventus's round of 16 tie againstBorussia Dortmund,Pogba was taken off during the first half after injuring his hamstring and was later ruled out for two months.[75]He returned to the starting line-up on 9 May, scoring in a 1–1 home draw againstCagliari,as Juventus celebrated winning their fourth consecutiveSerie A titlesince 2012.[76]On 13 May, Pogba set upÁlvaro Morata's equaliser againstReal Madridin the second leg of the Champions League semi-final; the goal allowed Juventus win the tie 3–2 on aggregate to advance to theChampions League Finalfor the first time in 12 years.[77]On 20 May, Pogba set up Juventus's first goal as they defeated Lazio 2–1 at the Stadio Olimpico in the2015 Coppa Italia Final.[78]On 6 June 2015, Pogba started for Juventus in the2015 UEFA Champions League Finalas the club were defeated 3–1 byBarcelonaatBerlin'sOlympiastadion.[79]

2015–16 season

On 15 July 2015, Pogba was named to the ten-man shortlist for the 2015UEFA Best Player in Europe Award.[80]For the2015–16 season,he was awarded the prestigiousnumber-10 shirt,following Carlos Tevez's departure, which had previously been worn byAlessandro Del Piero,Roberto BaggioandMichel Platini.[81]On 8 August, he assisted a goal in Juventus's 2–0 win over Lazio in the2015 Supercoppa Italiana.[82]On 12 August, it was announced that he placed tenth in the2015 UEFA Best Player in Europe Award.[83]On 31 October, Pogba made his 100th Serie A appearance in a 2–1 home win overTorinoin theTurin Derby,[84]also scoring Juventus's opening goal from a half-volley from outside the area.[85]On 24 November, Pogba was nominated for the2015 UEFA Team of the Year,[86]later being named to the team on 8 January 2016.[87]Three days later he was named to the2015 FIFA FIFPro World XI.[88]Pogba excelled in his team's new creative position, which saw him gain more time on the ball, and played a key role in helping Juventus to the league title,[89]scoring a joint personal best of 8 goals in Serie A, while also finishing the league season as the top assist provider in Serie A, with a personal record of 12 assists, alongsideMiralem Pjanić.[90][91]

Return to Manchester United

2016–17 season

Pogba playing forManchester Unitedin 2016

On 8 August 2016, Pogba returned to former club, Manchester United, on a five-year contract for athen-record for highest football transfer feeat €105 million (£89.3 million) plus bonuses of €5 million, surpassing the former record holderGareth Bale.[92]Paul Pogba's agent,Mino Raiola,received a reported €27 million from Juventus when he re-joined Manchester United;[93]Juventus disclosed the fee as an auxiliary expense, for €26.154 million.[94]The Football Associationannounced that Pogba would be suspended for Manchester United's opening Premier League fixture of the2016–17 seasonagainstAFC Bournemouth,due to two yellow cards he had accumulated in the previous season's edition of the Coppa Italia with Juventus.[95]On 19 August, he made his first appearance since returning to the club in a 2–0 home victory overSouthamptonin the Premier League.[96]

After the 2–1 defeat at home in the firstManchester derbyof the season on 10 September, Pogba was criticised for his lack of discipline in positioning by punditJamie Carragher.[97]Pogba soon recovered to form and scored his firstPremier Leaguegoal for United with a header against defending championsLeicester Cityin a 4–1 home win on 24 September.[98]He then scored twice, once from the penalty spot and then with a strike from distance, in aEuropa Leaguetie againstFenerbahçeon 20 October.[99]ManagerJosé Mourinhodefended Pogba after the game, criticising football's "Einsteins"for being too quick to judge the player.[100]

In January 2017, Pogba scored in a 2–1 away defeat toHull Cityin the second leg of theEFL Cupsemi-final, which allowed Manchester United to advance to the final 3–2 on aggregate.[101]On 24 May 2017, Pogba scored in the 18th minute of theEuropa Leaguefinalagainst Dutch clubAFC Ajax,which proved to be the game-winning goal as Manchester United defeated Ajax 2–0 to win United's first continental trophy in nine years.[102]Manchester United finished the 2016–17 Premier League season in sixth place, with Pogba being involved in 30 games, scoring five goals and providing four assists.[103]

2017–18 season

Pogba scored the fourth goal in a 4–0 victory overWest Ham Unitedon the opening weekend of the2017–18 Premier Leagueseason.[104]During a 3–0 defeat ofBaselduring the2017–18 UEFA Champions League group stage,Pogba tore his left hamstring and was expected to miss eight matches.[105]He returned to action on 18 November in a 4–1 win overNewcastle United,assistingAnthony Martialwith a cross from the flank and scored United's third goal.[106]In his first game of 2018, on 1 January, Pogba provided assists for both goals as Manchester United defeatedEverton2–0.[107]Throughout the next few months, Pogba was again the subject of criticism regarding a lack of discipline and for not fulfilling his defensive duties.[108]He was absent from several pivotal games in favour ofScott McTominay,including Manchester United's 2–1 victory over rivalsLiverpooland was only used as a late substitution as his side were eliminated from the Champions League in the round of 16 bySevillain March.[109]

The day before theManchester derby,Manchester CitymanagerPep Guardiolaclaimed that Pogba's agent,Mino Raiola,had offered Pogba to play for his side, which Raiola denied.[110]In the derby atEtihad Stadiumon 7 April, Pogba scored two goals in quick succession as Manchester United came back to defeat their rivals 3–2 after conceding two goals in the first half. The victory also prevented Manchester City from securing the Premier League title against them, which they later did as Manchester United finished the season as runners-up.[111]In the2018 FA Cup Finalagainst Chelsea, his side were defeated 1–0, with Pogba squandering a chance to equalise with a header in the penalty box.[112]

2018–19 season

Due to the absence of team captainAntonio Valencia,Pogba took over temporary captaincy of the club in the opening games of the2018–19season. Pogba began the season well in the first few weeks, scoring four goals as the new designated penalty taker. Following a series of disappointing results, Mourinho announced that Pogba would not captain the team again.[113]In late September, Pogba and Mourinho were filmed having a confrontation during a training session, despite Mourinho's assertion that there was "no problem" between the two.[114]Despite this, Pogba continued to play in the starting eleven and scored in United's 2–1 victory overEverton.[115]Following a spell of poor form and strained relationship with Mourinho, Pogba found himself benched and linked with an exit from Manchester United during the January transfer season.[116]Continuing tensions between Pogba and Mourinho saw him branded a "virus" who influenced United's bad form by the manager.[117]Pogba continued to be benched throughout the next few games up to and including the match against Liverpool, which Manchester United lost 3–1.[118]Shortly after this match Mourinho was sacked as Manchester United manager,[119]andOle Gunnar Solskjærwas appointed as the caretaker manager one day later.[120]

Under new manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær, Pogba saw a revival in his form as he scored twice consecutively againstHuddersfield Town[121]and Bournemouth.[122]In January 2019, Pogba assistedMarcus Rashford's game-winning goal againstTottenham Hotspur,[123]with consecutive goals in the following matches againstBrighton & Hove Albion[124]andBurnley.[125]Pogba then scored a brace in a 3–0 away win overFulhamand was named man of the match;[126][127]his two goals brought his seasonal tally to a personal best of 11 league goals and 13 in all competitions.[128]Pogba continued this trend by scoring again in United'sFA Cupfifth round tie againstChelseawhere United won 2–0[129]and got an assist in a 3–1 win againstCrystal Palace.[130]Pogba's form dipped towards the end of the season as Manchester United only won 2 of their last 12 games of the season as they were knocked out of the FA cup byWolverhampton Wanderers.[131]Pogba was also criticised for his performance in the Champions League quarter final as Manchester United lost toBarcelona4–0 on aggregate.[132]In that poor run of games, Pogba did manage to score a brace in a 2–1 home win againstWest Ham.On the final day of the Premier League season, Pogba started for Manchester United as they lost toCardiff City2–0 atOld Traffordand after the game, Pogba was seen talking to some fans who were throwing him abuse.[133]Despite the poor end to the season, Pogba had the most productive season of his career as he scored 16 goals and got 11 assists in all competition and was named in the PFA team of the year, despite his inconsistent form.[134]

2019–20 season

Pogba playing for Manchester United in 2019

During the summer of 2019, Pogba hinted that his time at the club was coming to an end as he said "it could be a good time to have a new challenge somewhere else" withReal MadridandJuventusbeing linked to the player.[135]Despite the speculation of Pogba leaving, he participated in United's preseason.[136]Towards the end of July, Manchester United rejected a £27.6 million plusJames Rodríguezoffer from Real Madrid for Paul Pogba as they felt the offer fell way below their evaluation of the player.[137]

Pogba started for Manchester United in their opening game in the Premier League on 11 August 2019, providing two assists in the club's 4–0 home win over Chelsea.[138]In a post-game interview, Pogba said even though he was a Manchester United player, a "question mark" remained over his future.[139]Pogba sufferedracist abuseon social media after missing a penalty during a 1–1 away draw againstWolverhampton Wanderersthe following game.[140]

On 31 August, Pogba suffered an ankle injury in a 1–1 draw againstSouthampton,putting him out of action for one month. His return to the squad was in aLeague Cuppenalty shootout win overRochdale.Pogba then featured in the following game, a 1–1 home draw againstArsenal,where he suffered a recurrence of his injury but also made his 100th appearance for the club.[141][142]In late October it was announced that due to his injury, he would be out until December 2019,[143]and his return was delayed by illness.[144]Pogba made two appearances from the bench in late December againstWatfordandNewcastle Unitedbefore suffering a second recurrence of his injury. In January 2020, Pogba underwent surgery on his ankle putting him out of action for a further four to eight weeks.[145]

In May 2020, managerOle Gunnar Solskjærannounced that Pogba would be fit to play following thereturn to football during project restart.[146]In United's first game of the restart, Pogba came on as a substitute and won a penalty whichBruno Fernandesconverted, resulting in a 1–1 draw againstTottenham Hotspur.[147]On 24 June, Pogba made his first start since September in a 3–0 crushing ofSheffield United.[148]

On 9 July, Pogba scored his first goal of the season as United won 3–0 atAston Villa.[149]

2020–21 season and 2021–22 season

Pogba after a game with Manchester United in 2021

Pogba scored his first goal of the 2020–21 season againstBrighton & Hove Albionin the fourth round of theEFL Cupon 30 September 2020, scoring from a deflected free kick to give United a 3–0 win.[150]On 18 March 2021, he scored the winning goal in a 1–0 away win over Milan in theUEFA Europa Leagueround of 16, to help his team to win 2–1 on aggregate and reach the quarter-finals.[151]

In the opening match of thePremier Leagueseason on 14 August, Pogba provided four assists in a 5–1 victory overrivalsLeeds United.In doing so, he became just the seventh player in Premier League history to register four assists in a single match, the first United player to achieve the feat, and eclipsed his entire assist tally of the previous season of three.[152]

His only goal of the season came in a 1–1 draw with Burnley in the Premier League on 8 February 2022.[153]

On 1 June 2022,Manchester Unitedannounced that Pogba would leave the club following the expiration of his contract.[154]

Return to Juventus: injuries and doping ban

On 11 July 2022, Juventus announced Pogba's return on a four-year contract.[155]On 26 July, Pogba injured the meniscus in his knee, and was sidelined for two months.[156]The injury later required surgery that ruled him out until at least after the2022 FIFA World Cup.[157]He eventually made his first appearance of the season, and his second debut for Juventus, as a substitute in a 4–2 win over Torino on 28 February 2023.[158]On 9 March, he was dropped from the Juventus squad by manager Massimiliano Allegri for aEuropa Leaguematch againstFreiburgdue to disciplinary reasons, as he had turned up late to a team dinner.[159]Four days later, it was reported by the media that Pogba had suffered a muscle injury in training, and that he would be out of action for three weeks.[160]On 14 May 2023, in a league match againstCremonesehe received his first starting lineup nomination of the season. He had to be subbed off after only 23 minutes due to a muscle injury.[161]Medical examinations later revealed a lesion in his left thigh, thus ruling him out for the remainder of the season. He only played a combined 161 minutes.[162]

On 11 September 2023, Pogba was provisionally suspended from playing due to a failure of a drug test, as non-endogenoustestosteronewas found in his test results following a match against Udinese on 20 August.[163]The drugs test was confirmed to be failed on 6 October 2023 after another sample was found to also have non-endogenous testosterone.[164]On 29 February 2024, he received a four-year ban for doping from the Italian Anti-Doping National Tribunal, with the option to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.[4]On 4 October, the ban was reduced to 18 months, which meant that he can begin training and begin playing from January 2025 and March 2025, respectively.[165]

International career

Youth

Pogba began his international career for France with thenational youth football team.Prior to his international debut, Pogba was namedcaptainof the under-16 team by coach Guy Ferrier. He made his youth international debut on 23 September 2008 in the team's opening match of the campaign againstWalesinLlanelli.France won the match 4–2.[166]Under Pogba's leadership, the team recorded impressive victories overUruguayandItalyin the Tournoi duVal-de-Marneand defeated theRepublic of Irelandby an aggregate score of 8–2 over the course of two matches.[167][168][169][170]On 31 January 2009, he scored his first youth international goal in the 2009 Aegean Cup Final againstNorway.The goal gave France a 1–0 lead and the team won the match 2–1 to win the tournament.[171]

Pogba with theFrance national under-19 teamat the2012 UEFA European Under-19 Championship

He was a part of the team that played at the2010 UEFA European Under-17 Championshipscoring both of his goals with the team at the tournament. He scored the only goal in the team's 1–0 victory overPortugalin the group stage and netted his second in the team's 2–1 loss to England in the semi-finals.[172][173]Following the departure of Ferrier as the team's youth international coach, Pogba was re-instated as captain at his age level by new coachPierre Mankowski.Mankowski had previously been the assistant manager of thesenior national teamunder the reign ofRaymond Domenech.Pogba made his under-18 debut on 27 October 2010 at the Tournio de Limoges againstGreecein a 4–1 victory.[174]On 24 March 2011, Pogba scored his first goal with the team netting the game-winning goal in a 2–1 win overGermany.The goal was scored from over 30 metres (33 yd) out.[175]

Pogba made his debut with theunder-19 teamin its first match of the season againstItalyon 6 September 2011. In the match, he assisted on two goals, scored byJean-Christophe BahebeckandAnthony Koura,in a 3–1 victory.[176]On 29 February 2012, he scored his first goal for the team in a 2–1 defeat toSpain.[177]InElite Round qualificationfor the2012 UEFA European Under-19 Championship,Pogba scored the fifth goal in the team's 6–0 rout of theNetherlands.The victory qualified France for the competition.[178]On 11 June 2012, Pogba was named to the squad to participate in the tournament. In the team's opening group stage match againstSerbia,he converted a penalty in a 3–0 win.[179]France reached the semi-finals where the team faced Spain. In the match, with France trailing 3–2 inextra time,Pogba scored the equalising goal three minutes prior to the match's completion to send it topenalties.Despite Pogba converting the opening penalty for France,Les Bleuetswere defeated 4–2.[180]

Due to the under-19 team's semi-final appearance in the 2012 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, the nation qualified for the2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup,which meritedunder-20 teamappearances for Pogba. Similar to the previous two seasons, Pogba was installed as captain by Mankowski and made his under-20 debut in a 0–0 draw againstChina.[181]In the team's next match againstNorth Korea,Pogba scored the team's second goal in a 3–1 win.[182]Pogba was the captain of the team that won France's first everFIFA U-20 World Cup.In that tournament held inTurkey,he played every minute of all of France's matches except for the final group match against Spain, in which he was an unused substitute. He was named the best player of the tournament.[183]

Senior

Early career and 2014 World Cup

Pogba making his debut for theFrance national teamin 2013

On 22 March 2013, Pogba made his debut for theFrench senior teamin a2014 World Cup qualifieragainstGeorgia.He played the full 90 minutes in a 3–1 win.[184]He scored his first international goal againstBelaruson 10 September 2013 in a 4–2 victory, once again during a 2014 World Cup qualifier.[185]

On 6 June 2014, Pogba was named in France's squad for the2014 FIFA World Cup.[186]On 15 June, he started in central midfield in the team's first World Cup fixture – a 3–0 victory overHonduras– suffering a foul fromWilson Palacioswhich led to a red card for the Honduran and a penalty kick, which was converted byKarim Benzemato give France the lead.[187]He appeared as a substitute in the team's second match, assisting a goal for Benzema in a 5–2 victory ofSwitzerland.[188]In theround of 16,Pogba scored a 79th minute opening goal and was named man of the match byFIFA[189]asLes BleusdefeatedNigeria2–0 inBrasília.[190]France were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the competition following a 1–0 defeat to eventual champions Germany on 4 July with Pogba giving away the free kick from which the Germans eventually scored.[191][192][193]On 13 July 2014, Pogba was named the tournament'sBest Young Player.[194]

Euro 2016

In May 2016, Pogba was named by national side managerDidier Deschampsto France's 23-man squad forUEFA Euro 2016,to be played on home soil.[195]Although much was expected of Pogba at the upcoming European Championships, in France's opening match of the tournament, a 2–1 win overRomaniaon 10 June, he endured criticism for his perceived negative performance after being played out of position and was subsequently left on the bench by Deschamps for his nation's second group match, later coming on as a second-half substitute in a 2–0 win overAlbania.[196]In the round of 16, he was once again the target of media scrutiny for conceding an early penalty againstIreland,prompting former England internationalGary Linekerto tweet: “Is Pogba the world's most overrated player?”; France eventually came from behind to win the match 2–1.[196]

In the quarter-final match againstIcelandon 3 July, at theStade de France,Pogba was able to recapture his form, putting on a dominant performance in his new midfield role, as he scored his nation's second goal of the night from a header followingAntoine Griezmann's corner, which he had previously helped to obtain;[196]he later started the play which led to Griezmann's goal, as the host nation advanced to the semi-finals of the competition following a 5–2 win.[197]In the semi-final match againstGermanyfour days later, Pogba was once again started in a deep-lying midfield role alongsideBlaise Matuidiin a 4–2–3–1 formation; followingN'Golo Kanté's introduction in the second half, he was shifted to a more advanced role, which gave him more tactical freedom, and he subsequently helped to create Griezmann's second goal of the match, as the hosts defeated the reigning World Cup Champions 2–0 to advance to thefinalof the tournament,[198][199]where they suffered a 1–0 extra-time defeat toPortugal.[200]

2018 World Cup victory

Pogba (right) with his brotherFlorentinand their mother, holding theWorld Cup trophyafter the2018 FIFA World Cup final

On 17 May 2018, Pogba was named in the France squad for the2018 FIFA World Cupin Russia.[201]On 16 June 2018, he took the shot that deflected offAziz Behichand resulted in the winning goal in France's 2–1 win overAustraliain their opening match at the tournament.[202]The goal was initially awarded to Pogba, but the following day FIFA re-awarded it as an own goal to Behich.[203]

In the 59th minute of the2018 FIFA World Cup final,Pogba extended France's lead overCroatiato 3–1 with a strike from the edge of the penalty area after his initial shot had been blocked.[204]France eventually won the World Cup by a score of 4–2.[205]

Euro 2020 and beyond

On 23 June 2021, in France's final group match ofUEFA Euro 2020against Portugal, Pogba assistedKarim Benzema's second goal in a 2–2 draw, which saw them top their group.[206]He later scored with abending25-yard strike in the round-of-16 match against Switzerland, where France were knocked out of the tournament on penalties after a 3–3 draw.[207]

Pogba was ruled out of the2022 FIFA World Cupin Qatar following knee surgery.[157]

Style of play

Pogba playing forManchester Unitedin 2017

Pogba primarily plays as acentral midfielder.He can also play as adeep-lying playmakeror as anattacking midfielder.[5][208][209][210][excessive citations]Pogba was described by Manchester United as a "powerful, skilful, and creative" player who has "an eye for goal and a penchant for the spectacular."[211]He can also play as an offensive-minded central midfielder that often drifts out wide, known as the "mezzala"role in Italy.[212][213]During his time in Italy, he gained the nicknamesIl Polpo Paul( "Paul the Octopus") for his long legs that look like tentacles[214]and "Pogboom" for his explosive pace and energy on the pitch.[215]A quick, hardworking, and physically strong player, he possesses good aerial abilities, good passing, and good vision. He is also known for his powerful and accurate shots from distance.[208][216][217][218][219][excessive citations]He has often been compared with former France internationalPatrick Vieirain his youth.[214]He is also known for his ability to make forward runs from deeper areas of the pitch.[220]

During his final season with Juventus, Pogba was played as an advanced midfielder,[208]which saw him gain more ball possession and allowed him to function as the team's mainplaymaker;[89][216][217][221][excessive citations]his performances in this role saw him develop from a promising youngster into one of the best midfielders in the world.[222][223]Upon Pogba's departure from Juventus in 2016, his former teammateGianluigi Buffoncompared him to former French playmakersMichel PlatiniandZinedine Zidaneand also praised his leadership and hard work, both on the pitch and in training, stating that he "...is a tremendous warrior on the pitch but also has so much talent. His control of the ball and the way he can swiftly change the play from defence to attack is special."[224][225]Pogba is also an effectivefree kick[226]andpenalty taker.[227]Despite his talent, he has been accused of being inconsistent.[220]Moreover, he has also struggled with injuries during his time with Manchester United.[228]

Personal life

Pogba is a practicingMuslim.[229][230][231][232][excessive citations]He has been married toBolivianmodel María Zulay Salaues since 2019[233]and they have two children together.[234]Pogba can speak French, English, Italian, and Spanish.[235]

In August 2017, Pogba spoke about the possibility ofopenly gay footballersin thePremier League.During aUEFArespect campaign inMonaco,Pogba said that gay footballers should be considered "equal". He also stated that "what he does in his private life has nothing to do with the player... You have just to respect him... [because] We are all equal when we play football."[236]

In March 2022, Pogba said that he hadsuffered from depressionwhilst being managed byJosé Mourinhoat Manchester United during 2018.[237]

Controversies

In August 2022, a French investigation was opened following allegations that Paul Pogba was the victim of an extortion plot involving his childhood friends and witchcraft doctors, also calledMarabout.[238]Paul revealed to the French police that he had been physically "trapped by childhood friends" and "two gunmen" asking him for €13 million for past services, including the consultation of witchcraft doctors.[239]He explained that he was also harassed during Juventus training and that he thought about quitting football. It was revealed that large sums of money were demanded from Pogba to avoid the release of videos allegedly compromising him. Two investigations, one in France and one in Italy, were opened on suspicion of extortion attempts.[240][241]

Media and sponsorships

Pogba has a sponsorship with sportswear companyAdidas.[242]He appeared in an Adidas 2018 World Cup commercial alongside other footballers likeDavid Beckham,Lionel Messi,andMohamed Salah,as well as American singerPharrell Williams.[243]

Appearing inEA Sports'FIFAvideo game series,Pogba'sgoal celebration,'the Dab', was first featured inFIFA 17.[244]Pogba, alongside his brothersFlorentinandMathias,attended the2017 MTV Europe Music Awardsin London, where Paul and English actressNatalie Dormerpresented the "Best Song" award to Canadian singerShawn Mendes.[245]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 3 September 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Manchester United 2010–11[246] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011–12[247] Premier League 3 0 0 0 3 0 1[c] 0 0 0 7 0
Total 3 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 7 0
Juventus 2012–13[248] Serie A 27 5 2 0 — 8[d] 0 0 0 37 5
2013–14[248] Serie A 36 7 0 0 — 14[e] 1 1[f] 1 51 9
2014–15[248] Serie A 26 8 4 1 — 10[d] 1 1[f] 0 41 10
2015–16[248] Serie A 35 8 5 1 — 8[d] 1 1[f] 0 49 10
Total 124 28 11 2 — 40 3 3 1 178 34
Manchester United 2016–17[249] Premier League 30 5 2 0 4 1 15[c] 3 — 51 9
2017–18[250] Premier League 27 6 3 0 1 0 5[d] 0 1[g] 0 37 6
2018–19[251] Premier League 35 13 3 1 0 0 9[d] 2 — 47 16
2019–20[252] Premier League 16 1 2 0 1 0 3[c] 0 — 22 1
2020–21[253] Premier League 26 3 2 0 3 1 11[h] 2 — 42 6
2021–22[254] Premier League 20 1 1 0 0 0 6[d] 0 — 27 1
Total 154 29 13 1 9 2 49 7 1 0 226 39
Juventus 2022–23[255] Serie A 6 0 1 0 — 3[c] 0 — 10 0
2023–24[256] Serie A 2 0 0 0 — — — 2 0
2024–25[257] Serie A 0 0 0 0 — — — 0 0
Total 8 0 1 0 — 3 0 — 12 0
Career total 289 57 25 3 12 2 93 10 4 1 423 73
  1. ^IncludesCoppa Italia,FA Cup
  2. ^IncludesEFL Cup
  3. ^abcdAppearance(s) inUEFA Europa League
  4. ^abcdefAppearances inUEFA Champions League
  5. ^Six appearances in UEFA Champions League, eight appearances and one goal in UEFA Europa League
  6. ^abcAppearance inSupercoppa Italiana
  7. ^Appearance inUEFA Super Cup
  8. ^Five appearances in UEFA Champions League, six appearances and two goals in UEFA Europa League

International

As of match played 29 March 2022[258]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
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[258]
List of international goals scored by Paul Pogba
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 (a.e.t.) UEFA Euro 2020

Honours

Juventus[259]

Manchester United

France U20

France

Individual

Orders

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