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Paul Pogba

Paul Pogba is a French professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for AS Monaco and has also represented the France national team.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Paul Pogba is a French professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for AS Monaco and the France national team. He is known for his passing, vision, and physicality, and was part of France's 2018 World Cup-winning squad.

What it is

Paul Pogba is a central midfielder born on 15 March 1993 in Lagny-sur-Marne, France. He has played for Manchester United, Juventus, and AS Monaco, and his 2016 transfer back to Manchester United was a record-breaking move at the time.

Why it matters

Pogba is widely regarded as one of the standout midfielders of his generation, with a career that includes a World Cup win and major club success. His recent doping-related ban, which sources report as either four years or active until September 2027, has raised questions about his future in football.

Key details

Pogba's career highlights include winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup with France and playing for top European clubs. He is currently with AS Monaco, but his playing status is uncertain due to a doping ban that conflicts in reported duration.

In short

  • Paul Pogba is a French central midfielder for AS Monaco and France.
  • He won the 2018 World Cup and has played for Manchester United and Juventus.
  • He is currently banned from football due to a doping offence, with conflicting reports on the ban length.
Canadian angle

Pogba is well known to Canadian football audiences through coverage of European club football and international tournaments. His career is also relevant to Canadian readers following Ligue 1, the UEFA Champions League, and global football discipline cases.

Quick questions

Who is Paul Pogba?
Paul Pogba is a French professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for AS Monaco and the France national team.
How old is Paul Pogba?
He was born on 15 March 1993, so he is 33 years old.
Is Paul Pogba banned?
Yes, he is banned due to a doping offence, though sources differ on whether the ban is four years or active until September 2027.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Pogba
    Supports: Birth date, French nationality, position, and current club AS Monaco.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/138860/paul-pogba
    Supports: Player profile, age, nationality, position, and AS Monaco club listing.
  3. Sky Sports — https://www.skysports.com/paul-pogba
    Supports: Club profile, Monaco listing, and mention of return to football after a ban.
  4. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/paul-pogba/profil/spieler/122153
    Supports: Ban status and date listed as until 10 September 2027.
  5. Premier League — https://www.premierleague.com/en/players/74208/paul-pogba/overview
    Supports: Date of birth and career statistics.