Biography
Who is Jérémy Mathieu?
Early life and start at Sochaux
Jérémy Mathieu started his career at Sochaux. He was born in Luxeuil-les-Bains. At age 16, AC Milan wanted to sign him. Coach Jean Fernandez advised him to stay. He debuted in the 2002-03 season against Sedan.
He scored his first goal against Rennes in his third league game. He scored against Paris Saint-Germain, Nantes, and Le Havre. He played 23 league games that first season with four goals. This helped the club finish 5th and reach the UEFA Cup.
Toulouse and Valencia years
Jérémy moved to Toulouse on a four-year contract. His debut for the club was a 1-0 win over Sochaux. In his first season, he played 36 league games and scored against Ajaccio and Troyes. The next year, he made 32 league appearances.
This helped Toulouse enter the UEFA Champions League. He missed half of the 2007-08 season due to a fractured foot bone. Toulouse almost faced relegation that year. The club rejected a 4.5 million euro offer from Bordeaux. He left on a free transfer after the 2008-09 season.
Success at FC Barcelona
Jérémy Mathieu joined FC Barcelona on July 23, 2014. The transfer cost 20 million euros. His buyout clause was 50 million euros. He won the treble during his first season. He scored his first Barcelona goal against Elche.
He also scored in a win against Real Madrid in El Clasico. His goal against Celta Vigo helped the team win their 23rd league title. He won La Liga twice and the Copa del Rey twice.
Sporting CP and retirement
He joined Sporting CP on July 7, 2017. He signed a two-year contract on a free transfer. He scored his first goal for them against Tondela. He won the Taça de Portugal and two Taça da Liga titles.
He was named to the Primeira Liga Team of the Year during his second season. He scored an own goal against Barcelona in the Champions League.
International football career
Jérémy played for all France youth teams starting with the under-15s. He was a regular for the under-21 squad. He played for France B against Slovakia B.
His senior debut was on November 11, 2011 against the United States. He was part of the UEFA Euro 2016 squad. An injury on May 28 forced him to leave the team. Samuel Umtiti replaced him.
Birthday and age
Jérémy Mathieu was born on October 29, 1983, which makes Jérémy 43 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Jérémy shares the date with 63 other famous people.
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