Biography
Who is Florian Thauvin?
Early life and career beginnings
Florian Thauvin was born in Orléans, France. He developed his skills in several youth systems, including time spent at Ingre, Saint-Jean-de-la-Ruelle, and Orléans. He moved into the Grenoble youth ranks before earning a spot on their professional roster. His first team debut occurred on March 11, 2011, during a second-division match against Vannes. Following the financial liquidation of Grenoble later that year, the club faced relegation, leading him to seek new opportunities.
In July 2011, he joined the Corsican club Bastia, where he signed his first professional contract. He quickly made an impact, scoring his initial goal for the team in a victory over Bordeaux in October 2012. His performance helped Bastia secure the Ligue 2 title that season. Following these successful displays, he moved to the top-flight club Lille in January 2013. However, he remained with Bastia on loan to finish the campaign. His efforts during this period earned him the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year award.
Marseille and international success
In September 2013, he transferred to Marseille on a five-year contract. He played for the club during two separate stints, making over 281 appearances and scoring 86 goals. During his time at the Stade Velodrome, he established himself as a prominent attacking threat. He scored a well-known hat-trick against Metz in 2018 and was recognized as the UNFP Player of the Month on multiple occasions. In September 2020, he scored the deciding goal in a win against Paris Saint-Germain, ending a long period without a victory against that rival.
His international career began in youth squads, where he represented France at several levels. He was a key member of the team that won the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey. Later, he advanced to the senior national squad. He made his senior debut in June 2017 against Paraguay. He was part of the 23-man French squad that secured victory at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. He also participated in the 2020 Summer Olympics as part of the French Olympic team.
International moves and return to France
Florian pursued opportunities outside of France, starting with a transfer to the English club Newcastle United in August 2015. He played for the Premier League side for a brief period before returning to Marseille on loan in early 2016. Later, in May 2021, he signed with the Mexican club Tigres UANL, reuniting with his former teammate André-Pierre Gignac. He made 38 league appearances for the Mexican side before his contract was terminated in January 2023.
Shortly after his time in Mexico, he moved to Italy to join the Serie A club Udinese on a two-and-a-half-year contract. In August 2025, he returned to French football by signing a three-season deal with Lens. In his first season there, he helped the club achieve a runner-up finish in Ligue 1 and win the Coupe de France. He continued to contribute to his new team, scoring his 100th Ligue 1 goal in August 2026 during a match against Strasbourg.
Birthday and age
Florian Thauvin was born on January 26, 1993, which makes Florian 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Florian shares the date with 68 other famous people.
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