Biography
Who is Serge Aurier?
Early life and career beginnings
Serge Aurier was born in Ouragahio, Côte d'Ivoire. He moved to France as a young child. His professional football path began after he joined the youth academy at Lens. At the age of thirteen, he left his family to focus on his training. He eventually became a captain for the club's reserve team.
In 2009, he signed his first professional contract. He made his debut for the senior team in December 2009 during a match against Saint-Étienne. Although he faced a shoulder injury early on, he remained with the club. By the 2010–11 season, he had established himself in the first team squad. Despite his efforts, the team suffered relegation to the second division.
Success in French football
In 2012, Serge Aurier signed a contract with Toulouse. He played there for several seasons, showing his skills as a right-back. By the 2013–14 season, he was playing in an attacking role, serving as a wing-back or a right-sided center back. His performance was strong enough to earn a nomination for the Ligue 1 Player of the Year. He was also named the second-best African player in that league.
His success led to a high-profile move in 2014. He joined Paris Saint-Germain on a season-long loan before signing a permanent deal the following year. While in Paris, he won eleven major trophies. He gained significant experience playing in the UEFA Champions League. However, his time at the club also involved disciplinary issues. He was suspended by the team in 2016 after making comments about his teammates and manager on a social media platform.
Premier League and international career
In 2017, the defender transferred to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. The transfer fee was reported as approximately twenty-three million pounds. He debuted for the English club in a Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund. During his time in London, he faced competition for the starting right-back position. He dealt with several injury setbacks, including a hamstring issue. Despite these challenges, he contributed to the team's campaigns in both domestic and European competitions. He left the club after his contract was terminated by mutual agreement in 2021.
Serge has represented the Ivory Coast national team throughout his professional life. He made his international debut in 2013. Since 2017, he has served as the captain of the national squad. He has earned more than ninety caps for his country. His experience includes playing in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Also, he participated in five Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. He was part of the winning squads for the 2015 and 2023 editions of that competition.
Birthday and age
Serge Aurier was born on December 24, 1992, which makes Serge 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Serge shares the date with 43 other famous people.
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