Biography
Who is Thomas Meunier?
Early life and real name
Thomas André A. Meunier was born in Sainte-Ode, Belgium, on September 12, 1991. Growing up in Belgium, he began playing football for various youth teams, starting with RUS Saint-Ode, RUS Givry, and Standard Liège. He spent two seasons with Liège before being released due to injuries, an event that deeply affected him and led him to briefly consider quitting the sport.
His mother persuaded him to continue playing football. During a subsequent trial at Virton, Thomas impressed the management team and earned a contract. He made his professional debut for Virton's first team in January 2009 during a match against K.F.C. V.W. Hamme. Over the following seasons, he established himself as a regular player before securing a transfer to a larger club.
Career highlights
Thomas Meunier joined Club Brugge in 2011, where coaches converted him from a winger into a right-back due to injuries among his teammates. During his time at Club Brugge, he won both the Belgian Cup and the Belgian First Division A title. His performances on the field drew wide attention, leading to a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain in 2016.
While playing for Paris Saint-Germain, Thomas added multiple trophies to his career record, winning three Ligue 1 titles, two Coupe de France trophies, three Coupe de la Ligue titles, and three Trophée des Champions. After his spell in France, he continued his professional career by playing for other clubs including Borussia Dortmund, Trabzonspor, Lille, and Sunderland.
International career
Thomas Meunier has represented the Belgium national football team at multiple major international tournaments. His international career includes playing for Belgium at three FIFA World Cups in 2018, 2022, and 2026. He played a key role in helping the national team secure a third-place finish at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
In addition to the World Cup tournaments, Thomas has represented his country at three UEFA European Championships in 2016, 2020, and 2024. He also played for the Belgium national under-15 and under-21 association football teams earlier in his development as a young player.
Birthday and age
Thomas Meunier was born on September 12, 1991, which makes Thomas 35 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Thomas shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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