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PAUL LABILE POGBA

On March 15, 1993, Paul Labile Pogba was born in Lagny-sur-Marne, France. Pogba began his football Career at age 6, by playing for US Roissy-en-Brie, where he played for 7 season. Then, he moved to Le Havre, where he was Captain of the under 16 team. Pogba’s elite skill, despite his youth, was noticed around the world. He debuted professionally for Ligue 1 Le Havre.

In 2009, a protracted transfer brough Pogba to Manchester United, which would become a home for him in terms of football. After starting to play for Manchester United 2 years later, and seeing little action, Pogba moved on to Italy, joining the team Juventus in 2012. During his time in Italy, Pogba earned the Golden Boy Award and the Bravo Award, after helping Juventus reach its first finals in 12 years. Balling out in Italy, brought him back to Manchester United as the highest paid English footballer. For good reason, as his 1st year back they won the League Cup and Europa League .

Pogba’s ball control-oriented style of play, earned him a goal in France’s most recent 2018 World Cup win. Off the field, Pogba is equally as stylish. Catch him rocking Givenchy, Balmain, Dolce & Gabbana and Christian Louboutin, or writing “DAB” in his dope hair-do. Pogba’s endorsement with Adidas brought one of a kind cleats, sporting a golden finish with a black background, and named ‘Pogbance’.

FUN FACTS

Ronaldo is his football role model.
Nickname: “II Polpo” / Translation: ‘Paul, the Octopus’ - due to the way he uses his lankiness and long legs to control and keep possession of the ball.
Two twin brothers - Matthias and Florentin; all three of them are professional football players.