World Cup winner and the most expensive British-based signing of his era — magnetic and maddening in equal measure.
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.
World Cup (2018)
Career Honours
- World Cup (2018)
- Nations League (2021)
- Serie A 4x
- League Cup
- Europa League (2017)