Jack Peter Grealish is an English footballer who plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for the Premier League club Manchester City and the national team of England. Grealish joined Aston Villa at the age of six and made his debut in May 2014, following a loan spell at Notts County.

As a player eligible to represent England or the Republic of Ireland internationally, Grealish represented the Republic of Ireland up to the under-21 level before deciding to represent England in April 2016. The first time he played for the England under-21s was at the 2016 Toulon Tournament in May 2016. Grealish signed for Manchester City in a deal worth £100 million in 2021, making him the most expensive English player ever.

Jack Grealish Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Jack Peter Grealish
Nick Name	Jack Fantastic
Age	28 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Muslim
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Virgo
Birth Place	Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Date of Birth	10 September 1995
Nationality	British
Residence	Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Home Town	Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Playing guitar
Family
Mother’s Name	Karen Grealish
Father’s Name	Kevin Grealish
Brothers	• Keelan Daniel Grealish • Kevan Grealish
Sisters	• Kiera Grealish • Holly Grealish
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Sasha Attwood
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Unmarried
Children	Daughters- None Sons- None
Education
School	• Our Lady of Compassion Roman Catholic Primary School • St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Secondary School
College/University	After that, he enrolled himself at a local private university in England, the United Kingdom from where he completed his graduation.
Educational Qualification	Graduated
Profession	Professional Football Player
Brands Endorsed	Nike
Career Manager	He self-manages himself.
Football Career
Debut Club	• 2021 Manchester City F.C.
Debut International	• 2020 England national football team • 2016 England national under-21 football team • 2012 Republic of Ireland national under-18 football team • 2013 Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team • 2011 Republic of Ireland national under-17 football team
Current Team(s)	• England national team • Manchester City F.C.
Jersey Number	• 7- England national team • 10- Manchester City F.C.
Coach\Mentor	Not Available
Position	Midfielder
Strengths	• Technique • Passing • Long Shots
Weaknesses	No significant weaknesses
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 175 cm in meters- 1.75 m in feet inches- 5’9”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 68 kg in pounds- 150 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	36 inches
Biceps Size	14 inches
Waist Size	31 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Irish
Hair Color	Dark Brown
Eye Color	Hazel
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Thick Eyebrows
Dress Size	Not Available
Shoe Size	9 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Midfielder
Favorite Car	Range Rover
Favorite Football Club	Aston Villa
Favorite Inspiration	Andres Iniesta
Controversies	None

Life Journey

Grealish was born in Birmingham, West Midlands, and raised in Solihull, nearby. His primary school was Our Lady of Compassion Roman Catholic Primary School and his secondary school was St Peter’s Roman Catholic Secondary School in Solihull. His maternal grandfather was from County Dublin, his paternal grandfather was from Gort, County Galway, and his maternal grandmother came from Sneem, County Kerry.

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Between the ages of 10 and 14, Grealish played Gaelic football for John Mitchel’s Hurling and Camogie Club of Warwickshire GAA. At Gaelic football, he competed against former Aston Villa and current Manchester United defender Aoife Mannion, a classmate.

Grealish scored a point for Warwickshire GAA against Dublin during half-time of the 2009 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship quarter-final between Dublin and Kerry in Croke Park on 4 August 2009.

Greely’s younger brother, Keelan, died of sudden infant death syndrome at the age of nine months in April 2000. His great-great-grandfather, Billy Garraty, was also a footballer; he played for England once and won the 1905 FA Cup Final with Aston Villa.

In March 2020, Grealish was found to have violated COVID-19 regulations by staying at home, and Aston Villa fined him. Grealish was banned from driving in the UK for nine months and fined £82,499 after pleading guilty to two counts of careless driving in March and October 2020, including one in which he was filmed colliding with several parked cars during a turn in the road.

Jack Grealish Net Worth

The attacking midfielder signed a contract with Manchester City in August 2021 worth 12 Million Euros (10.8 Million Pounds) per year.

Since 2012, the English midfielder has been part of the first team of Aston Villa after coming through the youth system at the club. Since he now plays at City, his net worth will skyrocket. His net worth is € 30 million, and his market value is around €100million (£87.5 million).

Grealish had drawn Nike’s attention even before making his mark in the Premier League. Before the start of the 2018/19 season, Nike signed up as the future star recognizing his immense potential. In doing so, the US sportswear giant made one of the smartest endorsement deals in football history.

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However, Grealish’s Nike tenure will come to an end next season. The current Nike deal brings in around ￡400,000 annually, which is not much compared to his England colleagues Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling’s deals with Nike.

Club Career

• Grealish, a lifelong Aston Villa fan, joined the club as a six-year-old after joining Highgate United Youth. On 31 March 2012, he was named as an unused substitute in a 4–2 loss to Chelsea at home in the Premier League. 
• In September 2013, Grealish joined League One club Notts County on a youth loan until 13 January 2014. Among his teammates, that season was fellow loanee midfielder Callum McGregor, who would go on to represent Scotland.
• On the following day, he made his professional debut, replacing David Bell in the 59th minute as Milton Keynes Dons lost 3–1. He scored his first career goal on 7 December, beating three defenders to score the last goal in a 3–1 victory over Gillingham at Meadow Lane, and then a week later scored the opening goal in a 4–0 victory at Colchester United. Realish extended his loan with Notts County until the end of the season on 17 January 2014.
• Grealish made his Aston Villa debut on 7 May after returning from his loan spell with Notts County, replacing Ryan Bertrand in the 88th minute of an away defeat to Manchester City.
• He was offered a new four-year deal by the club in September 2014, with his contract set to expire in the summer of 2015. Grealish signed a new four-year contract with Aston Villa on 14 October.
• It was his first start in an FA Cup third-round tie against Blackpool at Villa Park, which his team won 1–0. He played 75 minutes before being replaced by Andreas Weimann.
• He replaced Charles N’Zogbia after 74 minutes of a 2–0 win over West Bromwich Albion in the sixth round and was sent off after a second booking for diving in added time.
• Grealish started his first Premier League match for Aston Villa on 7 April, in a 3–3 home draw with Queens Park Rangers in which his performance was highly praised. The English midfielder contributed to both of Villa’s goals in the FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool at Wembley Stadium, including assisting Fabian Delph’s winning goal as Villa came from behind to reach the final. Grealish played the entire 2015 FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, where Villa lost 4–0 to Arsenal.
• Tim Sherwood warned Grealish after The Sun published images showing him allegedly inhaling nitrous oxide for recreational purposes in April 2015.
• On 13 September 2015, he scored his first goal for Villa, a 20-yard shot to open the scoring away to Leicester City; however, the team lost 3–2.
• After Villa’s 4–0 loss to Everton, he chose to stay in North West England and go clubbing. The new manager, Rémi Garde, punished him for this action by having Grealish train with the under-21 side, stating that “you must behave like a professional in these situations, which Jack failed to do here.”. Grealish returned to full training on 8 December.
• Leeds United head coach Steve Evans said on 7 January 2016 that Villa had rejected an inquiry to take Grealish on loan. Villa finished the season in last place, ending their tenure as Premier League ever-presents. Realish lost all 16 matches he played, breaking the previous record of Sunderland’s Sean Thornton, who lost all 11 games he played in 2002-03.
• After Grealish was reported to have been at a party at a Birmingham hotel that had to be shut down by police in the early hours of the morning, Villa launched an internal investigation. After accepting a charge of violent conduct following a stamp on Conor Coady during Villa’s 1–1 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers in October, he was suspended for three matches.
• Grealish was assaulted by a pitch invader during the Birmingham derby match on 10 March 2019. In the second half, he scored to give Villa a 1–0 victory. A 27-year-old Rubery man was arrested.
• On 11 March, he appeared at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court charged with encroachment onto the pitch and assault. He pleaded guilty to the offenses and was sentenced to 14 weeks in prison.
• Grealish led the team from March onwards, during which they amassed a club-record 10 league wins in a row. As a result of this form, Villa qualified for the playoffs, where they beat West Bromwich Albion and Derby County to gain promotion after an absence of three years.
• The first goal of the 2019–20 season came against Crewe Alexandra in the second round of the EFL Cup on 27 August 2019. On 5 October, he scored the third goal in a 5–1 away win over Norwich City, his first Premier League goal of the campaign. The club moved out of the bottom three and overtook their rivals in the Premier League table.
• Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, the Premier League was suspended midway through Aston Villa’s return season in March 2020. Grealish violated government guidance by staying home during that enforced break. 
• Across the 2019–20 Premier League season, Grealish was fouled 167 times, which was the most fouls won by a player in a single season, with over eight matches remaining. Aston Villa secured survival in the Premier League after drawing 1-1 with West Ham United on the final day, while relegation rivals Watford fell 3–2 to Arsenal.
• Grealish signed a contract extension with Villa until 2025 on 15 September 2020. On 28 September, he scored Villa’s first league goal of the season in a 3–0 victory over newly-promoted Fulham.
• Against Liverpool, he scored twice and provided three assists in a 7–2 victory at home on 4 October. Liverpool suffered their heaviest defeat in 57 years and conceded seven goals in a single match for the first time in Premier League history.
• Manchester City announced on 5 August 2021 that Grealish had signed a six-year contract that would run until 2027. Multiple publications reported that Aston Villa paid a transfer fee of £100 million, which was the most expensive transfer of an English player ever, as well as the highest fee ever paid by a British club.
• Grealish was given the number 10 shirt by the team which had previously been worn by club legend Sergio Agüero, who departed from City the month prior after ten seasons with the team. Ten days later, Grealish made his debut for City on a 1–0 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur on the first matchday of the 2021–22 Premier League.
• Grealish scored his first goal for the club against Norwich City in a 5–0 win on 21 August. The goal he scored on his Champions League debut against RB Leipzig on 15 September gave City a 6–3 win to take all three points in the opening match of the season. Nathan Ake also assisted his teammate on City’s opening strike.

International Career

• During his time in Irish youth teams, England was known to have pursued him, even naming him in their under-17 team in 2011 at the age of 15 – an invitation he declined. 
• The English FA approached him after he was omitted from the Republic of Ireland under-21 team for three qualifiers in October 2012.
• Noel King said in May 2013 that the 17-year-old was considering a move to England and therefore was not selected for a friendly against Denmark. However, King later assured Grealish and his family that he was part of his plans.
• In August 2013, Grealish made his Republic of Ireland under-21 debut as a late substitute against the Faroe Islands. Grealish reaffirmed his desire to continue representing Ireland in 2013.
• Grealish was named to the Republic of Ireland under-21 squad again in August 2014. It was initially reported that Grealish would decline the call up to the under-21s due to uncertainty over his international future, but he did play for the Republic of Ireland in a 2–0 defeat against Germany. Following discussions with Martin O’Neill, it was revealed that Grealish had actually declined a call-up to the senior Irish team.
• Gareth Southgate confirmed that the Football Association was monitoring Grealish’s situation after Grealish pulled out of a Republic of Ireland under-21 squad to play in a behind closed door friendly for his club Aston Villa in October 2014.
• In March 2015, Grealish won the Under-21 player of the year award, where he announced that he had been taking a break from youth internationals to focus on breaking into the Aston Villa first team and that he expected to return to playing for Ireland shortly.
• O’Neill announced in May 2015 that Grealish had declined another call-up to the Irish senior squad, this time for a friendly against England and a European Championship qualifier against Scotland. Although England manager Roy Hodgson had been in contact with Grealish, he decided not to include him in the squad to face Ireland for fear of backlash.
• Grealish announced on 28 September 2015 that he would represent England at the international level. In a 1–0 win over Portugal at the Toulon Tournament on 19 May 2016, he made his debut for England under-21s as a 72nd-minute substitute for Ruben Loftus-Cheek. 
• In 2017, Grealish was named to the England under-21 squad for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship. Between 2016 and 2017, he played seven games for the under-21s, scoring two goals.
• Grealish was called up to the senior England squad for the first time on 31 August 2020 for the UEFA Nations League fixtures against Iceland and Denmark. In a 0–0 draw against Denmark on 8 September, he made his senior debut as a 76th-minute substitute.
• Grealish was named to the 26-man squad for the newly rescheduled UEFA Euro 2020 on 1 June 2021. Grealish was introduced as a substitute against Germany on 29 June and contributed directly to both goals in a 2–0 win by playing in Luke Shaw to assist Raheem Sterling and crossing for Harry Kane to head in late in the match.
• Grealish scored his first international goal in England’s 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Andorra on 9 October 2021.

Facts About Jack Grealish

• Having joined Aston Villa at the age of six, he made his debut in May 2014, coming on as an 88th-minute substitute for Ryan Bertrand in a 4-0 loss to Manchester City.
• He was capped by the Republic of Ireland up to an under-21 level before deciding to play for England in April 2016. He played with the England under-21 team for the first time in May 2016 and won the 2016 Toulon Tournament.
• As a result of his Irish heritage, he played Gaelic football for John Mitchel’s Hurling and Camogie Club of Warwickshire GAA between the ages of 10 and 14.
• Aston Villa won the 1905 FA Cup Final with Billy Garraty, his great-great-grandfather and a former footballer.
• He’s a huge Aston Villa fan.
• He joined Notts County as a youth loan from September 13, 2013, to January 13, 2014. Grealish made his professional debut the following day, replacing David Bell in the 59th minute in Milton Keynes Dons’ 3-1 away defeat. At Meadow Lane in December 2013, he scored his first career goal and defeated three defenders to score the last goal in a 3-1 win over Gillingham. The following week, he opened a 4-0 victory over Colchester United. Gralish scored five goals and provided seven assists during his loan.
• He was warned by Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood following The Sun’s report and pictures showing him inhaling nitrous oxide for recreational purposes in April 2015.
• When Grealish was 15, he was named to England’s under-17 team but declined the invitation.
• His ability to run and dribble past defenders has been well recognized. The former academy director of Aston Villa compared his playing style to that of Nottingham Forest legend John Robertson, referring to his ability to “just ghost past people”.
• In order to maintain effective ball control, he wears child-sized shin pads while playing. Moreover, he wears his football socks rolled down because of superstition, which causes referees to give him warnings to pull them up.
• He signed a new four-year contract with Aston Villa in October 2015. During his first start for the Villa in the Premier League, a 3-3 draw against Queens Park Rangers, his performance was also highly praised.
• In May 2014, after participating in the Hong Kong Soccer Sevens, he finished as the top scorer with six goals. Aston Villa won the Shield that year.

FAQs

Australian soccer player Craig Alexander Goodwin (born 16 December 1991) currently plays for Adelaide United. In addition to representing the Australian national team, Goodwin has also played for the under-23 national team. In the 2014 A-League season, he joined Adelaide United after playing for Melbourne Heart and Newcastle Jets.

He made his international debut for Australia in an Asian Olympic Qualifier match in 2012. In the junior system of the Adelaide Raiders, he began his career as an amateur with Munno Para City Football Club. He made his professional debut in 2009. In 2012, he was nominated for the NAB Young Footballer Of The Year award as a Newcastle Jet.

Craig Goodwin Bio/Wiki

The table below reveals concise information about Craig Goodwin. It gives you the ability to read through the Australian footballer profile as fast as possible.

Birth Name	Craig Alexander Goodwin
Nick Name/Popular Name/Shirt Name	Goodwin
Age	32 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius
Born Place	Adelaide, Australia
Date of Birth	16 December 1991
Nationality	Australian
Residence	Adelaide, Australia
Home Town	Adelaide, Australia
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding, Swimming
Parents/Family
Mother’s Name	Not Available
Father’s Name	Not Available
Brother(s)	Not Available
Sister(s)	Not Available
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Katelyn Timmings
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Katelyn Timmings (to be)
Children	Daughter(s)- None Son(s)- Ezra Goodwin
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Gleeson College
Educational Qualification	Graduated
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Nike
Career Manager/ Player Agent	The Pitch management
Football Career
Debut Club	• 2022: Adelaide United
Debut International	• 2012: Australia national football team
Jersey Number	• 11 (Adelaide United) • 19 (Australia national football team)
Current Team(s)	• Adelaide United • Australia national football team
Coach/Mentor/Manager	Carl Veart
Position	Attack – Left Winger
Foot	Left
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 180 cm in meters- 1.80 m in feet inches- 5’11”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 83 kg in pounds- 183 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	40 inches
Biceps Size	12 inches
Waist Size	30 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Australian
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Dark Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	6 U.S.
Shoe Size	8 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Forward
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Food	Fruits and Veg
Favorite Player	Not Available
Favorite Pet Animal	Dog
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

Craig Goodwin Net Worth

In 2023, what will Craig Goodwin’s salary be?                     

In Jul 2022 Craig Goodwin signed a contract with Adelaide United that ends in 2025 that netted him a whopping salary of £780,000 per year. We have crunched the numbers, this means he earns £2,143 per day and £89 per hour!

His stock is on the rise thanks to his performances on the pitch. Craig Goodwin has an estimated net worth of around $2 Million, and his market value is about $1.38 million.

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‎Craig Goodwin FIFA 22 Stats – Potential And Rating

Goodwin is 32 years old and plays for Adelaide United in Australia as a Wide Midfielder. In FIFA 22, he has an overall rating of 73 and a potential rating of 73. A 3-star rating has been given to Goodwin’s skillmoves.

His left foot is his preferred shooting foot. His work rate is high/medium. According to our database, Goodwin’s height is 180 cm and his weight is 83 kg. Craig Goodwin plays with the jersey numbers 11 and 19 at the moment.

Club Career

Initially, he played for Munno Para City Football Club, an amateur club. Later, he signed with Adelaide Raiders, a South Australian Super League side.

He signed with Oakleigh Cannons after being cut from Adelaide United’s youth team trials.

Melbourne Heart

He signed with the Melbourne Heart youth team to play in the National Youth League on 2 September 2011.

The man of the match award was presented to him during Melbourne Heart’s round 19 match against Melbourne Victory during the 2011–12 A-League campaign.

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Newcastle Jets

• The Newcastle Jets announced on 7 May 2012 that he had signed a two-year contract with the club in the A-League.
• In his time at Newcastle, Goodwin was known for his ability to finish and for his accurate crossing, which was a great benefit to strikers Emile Heskey and Ryan Griffiths.
• On the 13th of October 2012, he scored his first A-League goal against Sydney FC.
• As a result of his goal, the game ended with a 3–2 victory for the team.
• Craig was nominated for the NAB Young Footballer of the Year award in October because of his consistently amazing performances throughout the season.
• It was announced on 8 April 2013 that Goodwin was undergoing a two-week trial with English Premier League side Reading.

Adelaide United

The A-League announced on 7 September 2014 that Goodwin had signed with Adelaide United, ending a two-year stay with Newcastle Jets, and bringing an end to the time he spent in Newcastle.

Sparta Rotterdam

• Goodwin signed for Dutch club Sparta Rotterdam four days after Adelaide United won the A-League Championship Grand Final against the Western Sydney Wanderers on 5 May 2016.
• In the 68th minute of the match against Ajax, he made his debut as a substitute for Iván Calero.
• In Sparta Rotterdam’s 3–0 victory over PEC Zwolle, Goodwin scored his first goal for the club a week later.
• After struggling to find playing time for Sparta Rotterdam, Goodwin and the club mutually agreed to end his contract prematurely on 1 May 2018.

Return To Adelaide United

On 25 May 2018, Adelaide United announced Goodwin had signed a three-year contract.

As the first Australian to win the Mark Viduka Medal, he scored both goals in Adelaide United’s victory over Sydney FC in the 2018 FFA Cup Final.

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Craig Goodwin Transfer To Al-Wehda

• Approximately $450,000 was paid by Saudi Professional League side Al-Wehda to meet Goodwin’s buyout clause on 15 July 2019.
• The club announced on 17 July 2019 that he had signed a two-year contract.
• In a managerial change at Al-Wehda, Goodwin was replaced in the starting lineup by a new player, Goodwin signed a one-year contract extension and was immediately loaned out to Abha.
• As a result of difficulties living in the new city with his partner, Goodwin mutually terminated his loan with Abha.
• In February 2021, Goodwin returned to Adelaide United on a loan deal until the end of the 2020–21 A-League season.
• It was then decided to extend Goodwin’s loan until the end of the 2021–22 A-League season.

International Career

The Australian Olympic football team selected Goodwin to represent them against Iraq in an Asian Olympic qualifying match on 7 March 2012.

In the 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup, Goodwin made his international debut for Australia as a late substitute against Japan. Playing a full game in a 4–3 loss to China, he started the next match of the tournament.

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FAQs

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Conclusion

After reading his biography, you will agree with me that Craig Goodwin worked so hard to achieve success. Even poor kids from the slum can dream big and achieve their dreams thanks to him.

It is important to note that his father and mother were key catalysts in his success story. His career life would not be the same without their contributions. They deserve all the accolades for what they have done.

In addition, his sibling’s and friends’ efforts should not be overlooked. As a result, he never experienced loneliness or depression during his childhood. Craig Goodwin has grown into a cheerful youth as a result of them.

Here Is An Appreciation Note For Your Consideration

Thank you for reading this engaging article about the life journey of the Australian footballer. Hopefully, Craig Goodwin’s childhood story has made you believe that patience and persistence can overcome anything.

At WoodGram, we strive for fairness and accuracy in our biographies. Feel free to contact us or leave a comment below if you find anything fishy in the article on Craig Goodwin.

A professional soccer player from France, Matteo Elias Kenzo Guendouzi Olie is popularly known as Matteo Guendouzi. He plays as a midfielder for the French U-21 national team and Premier League club Arsenal. As a young player, he began his career in 2005 at the academy of Paris-Saint-Germain, where he played at the junior level. In 2014, he moved to Lorient after having remained at the club for nine long years. He found his place as a senior player at Lorient after just one year with the club. Having spent a year at Lorient, he then joined Arsenal where he is currently plying his trade.

Matthew joined the France U-18 national team in 2016 and has been a part of the France set-up since that time. Matteo’s Arsenal teammate Martin claimed, during the month of December 2018, that Matteo let the team down at the Hippy Crack. There was a great deal of tension between the two Arsenal players after that statement. It was officially announced on 6 July 2021 that Guendouzi had been loaned out to Ligue 1 club Marseille for the 2021–22 Ligue 1 season. Guendouzi was given an option to buy the player if certain conditions were met.

Matteo Guendouzi Bio/Wiki

In the following table, you will find everything you need to know about Matteo Guendouzi. The information in this table is precise and summarizes his background information. You can use this to better understand Matteo Guendouzi’s profile on Woodgram.

Birth Name	Matteo Elias Kenzo Guendouzi Olié
Nick Name	The New Vieira
Age	24 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Aries
Born Place	Poissy, France
Date of Birth	14 April 1999
Nationality	French
Residence	Marrakesh, Morocco
Home Town	Poissy, France
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding
Family
Mother’s Name	Name Not Available
Father’s Name	Name Not Available
Brother(s)	Milan Guendouzi
Sister(s)	Name Not Available
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Mae Rfsk
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Mae Rfsk
Marriage Date	Not Available
Marriage Place	Not Available
Children	Daughters- Mayleen Guendouzi (born on 7 May 2021) Sons- None
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Not Available
Educational Qualification	Not Available
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Adidas
Career Manager	2SAgency
Football Career
Debut Club	• 2021: Olympique de Marseille • 2020: Hertha BSC • 2018: Arsenal F.C. • September 23, 2016: FC Lorient • 2005: Paris Saint-Germain F.C.
Debut International	1 September 2021: France national football team
Jersey Number	• 6 (Olympique de Marseille) • 17 (France national football team)
Current Team(s)	• Olympique de Marseille • France national football team
Coach/Mentor	Jorge Sampaoli
Position	Defender – Central Midfield
Foot	Right
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 185 cm in meters- 1.85 m in feet inches- 6’1”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 68 kg in pounds- 150 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	40 inches
Biceps Size	13 inches
Waist Size	31 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	He was to a Moroccan father and a French mother.
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	9 U.S.
Shoe Size	12 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Defender
Favorite Car	BMW
Favorite Food	Italian Food
Favorite Drinks	Coffee
Favorite Color	Blue
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	iPhone/Apple

Life Journey

The Full Story of Woodgram presents the life story of a football genius best known by the nickname, “The New Vieira”.

A complete account of Matteo Guendouzi’s youth, as well as Untold Facts about Matteo Guendouzi’s biography, will present to you a full account of memorable events from his childhood years until the present.

He has been analyzed in terms of his family background, his life story before fame, his ascent to fame story, his relationship, and his personal life. Other off-pitch facts that are not well known about him have also been discussed.

The fact that he is instantly recognizable by his long hair allows for him to be instantly recognizable by anyone. In spite of this, only a few people consider Matteo Guendouzi’s biography, which is quite interesting as well. Without further ado, let us get started.

As a matter of fact, the full name of Matteo Guendouzi Olie is Matteo Guendouzi Olie. In the year 1999, Matteo Guendouzi was born on the 14th day of April in Poissy, France. Both of his parents were born in the Moroccan country Africa, where his family has its roots.

It is important to note that both his parents left Morocco early on and chose to immigrate to France in order to enjoy more favorable economic conditions. Both his father and mother left Morocco when he was still a child and chose to immigrate to France in order to benefit from a favorable economic situation.

In his early years, Guendouzi lived in Poissy, a city in the former royal kingdom of France, where Peugeot and Siemens produce their products. From Poissy, it takes about 20 minutes by train to reach Paris. When he was a child, he was not just alone with his mom and dad, but he also had his sister.

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Guidouzi grew up with his siblings, a brother named Milan, and a sister whose name is relatively unknown to most people.

Today, both siblings are able to enjoy the benefits of having their big brother playing in the top flight of football, a fulfillment of the Guendouzi family dream.

A more personal note about Guendouzi’s early life would be that he grew up to be a child with a strong temperament. There is nothing abnormal about this temperament, it only appears when his ability to achieve a goal or set a target is hampered.

His long-term goal from a young age has been to become a professional football player. He has exhibited a temperamental quality throughout the duration of achieving this goal. The article will provide you with a great deal of information about this.

In the beginning, Guendouzi was seen as a child who ate, drank, and slept with his football. It was in those days when everyone in Guendouzi’s home and in the surrounding Poissy neighborhood enjoyed him because he was a good kid who had an innate and deep belief in himself.

The desire for Guendouzi to become a footballer started when he was a youngster, thanks to the club of his heart – Arsenal FC.

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The first thing Guendouzi has seen as a child is the videos of Patrick Vieira, Thierry Henry, and others who made history in 2004 when they became the first team to win the premier league title unbeaten.

In the following year of 2005, Matted Guendouzi’s parents took their son for a trial at the neighboring PSG team, which was only 29 minutes drive from their home. As a result of his successful trial, he was able to start his career in full swing.

Early on in his youth career, Matteo Guendouzi became someone who would train all day without a thing to show for it. Despite all his hard work, his performance on the field of play would go unnoticed.

As a result of this situation, Guendouzi and his family felt a great deal of frustration and fear since they knew that a poor performance would result in his release of him from his youth club. Guendouzi made the unfortunate decision to allow fear and insecurity to get the better of him. In the year 2013, when he was 14 years old, he was ejected from PSG for underperformance due to his age.

Under Matteo Guendouzi’s fears, a great opportunity lay buried somewhere in the north-western part of France. The same year he was released from PSG, FC Lorient had just opened its academy for business at the time he was let go from PSG.

Guindouzi took advantage of this opportunity, quickly enrolled, and had a successful trial with Lorient. Happy him! It was at Lorient that he found the courage to kick off his fearless journey. Combined with hard work, more enthusiasm, and a natural ability to hold on to the thing he loves the most, football, he was able to achieve his goal.

As a result of his performance, it did not take long before Guendouzi’s teammates began comparing their fellow countrymen to Adrien Rabiot.

He was praised for being calm in possession and very effective when it came to breaking up plays. I am sure that Guendouzi became the best player on every team he played for, just like any other talented youngster. After Guidouzi’s revitalized youth career, his parents allowed his little brother Milan to join him at Lorient, where he remains today.

In addition to his hard work, Guendouzi inspired Lorient to win their first tournament in the under-17 age group in France in 2015. It wasn’t just his victory that vindicated him, but it also earned him the nickname “David Luiz” as he was compared to the Brazilian at the time.

As a result of his victory at the tournament, Guendouzi was promoted to Lorient’s first team. It was well-timed, as it happened on the day of his 18th birthday.

In his first season for the club, Guendouzi’s team finished in seventh place, which disappointed him. This situation conflicted with the player’s desire to play in the top division of the French league. Guendouzi’s individual bravery on the field was not matched by his teammates, who were content to remain in the French second division.

After only a few minutes, his temper erupted, resulting in a dispute with his manager, former French goalkeeper Mickael Landreau. In their game against Valenciennes, Mickael Landreau had him withdrawn from his teammates before the halftime break.

The consequences of Guendouzi’s actions were enormous. For three months, he was excluded from the squad.

As a result, he refused to return to the squad when he was recalled by his coach. When Guendouzi started missing games, he decided he would not sign another contract.

The Arsenal management – far away from London – heard about Guendouzi’s love for the club. He pointed out to Arsenal scouts that the club was the only one that could allow him to grow as a player during interviews.

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Paris Saint-Germain wanted Guendouzi back, whom they once released. But the former Arsenal player simply refused to return. All he wanted was to join a team he had always wanted to join since childhood, a team closest to his heart.

In light of this amazing development, Unai Emery decided to send scouts to investigate. The team quickly accepted him, accelerated the transfer process, and won the race to sign him. Teenagers who are doing well like him are rare at Arsenal, but Guendouzi is different.

All he wanted was a club that would nurture him as well as make him very happy. After joining Arsenal, Guendouzi’s midfield creativity became more appreciated than Granit Xhaka’s. As a result, he won the club’s player of the month award for August 2018.

As they say, the rest is history.

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In early 2019, Matteo Guendouzi met with his wife. During that time, he was playing for Arsenal, but he wasn’t a big star. Mae was fascinated by the French star despite his stardom. As both were interested in taking the relationship forward, their conversation went further after their first meeting. They started dating.

They began sharing their secrets as soon as they felt comfortable around each other. Despite career pressure, Guendouzi’s love story was advancing quickly. Only a few months later, they were in love. In July 2019, they made their relationship public on Instagram. The couple decided to make their relationship official after deciding they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together.

They tied the knot in December 2019 in a private ceremony attended only by a few close friends and family members. Since then, they have remained inseparable. The trust they have in each other has made them a happy couple.

Guendouzi announced the couple was expecting a child during a goal celebration in 2021. The couple welcomed their first daughter in May 2021.

Apart from his career, Guendouzi enjoys a good relationship with Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. They have a wonderful bromance, especially when they travel together for away games. Among the two friends, Guendouzi is closer to Lacazette, whom he frequently mocks on Twitter.

The presence of Guendouzi, whether on the pitch or with friends, signals the beginning of something explosive and dynamic. He is someone who likes to be the first at everything, from career skills to social gatherings.

Guendouzi is naturally brave and rarely afraid of risk and trial. His youthful strength and energy are inspiring.

Matteo Guendouzi Net Worth

What is his salary in 2023?

In July 2018 the midfielder signed a contract with Arsenal that netted him a salary of 2 million euros (1.8 Million pounds) per year. According to our calculations, this means he earns €5,464 (£4,817) per day and €228 (£201) per hour!

‎Salary & Net Worth Updated 2023
Estimated Net Worth in 2023 (Approx)	5 Million Euros (4.4 Million Pounds)
Estimated Net Worth in 2022 (Approx)	3.4 Million Euros (3 Million Pounds)
Estimated Net Worth in 2021 (Approx)	Not Available
Annual Salary	2 million euros (1.8 Million pounds)
Per Month Salary	€166,667 (£144,928)
Per Week Salary	€38,462 (£33,445)
Per Day Salary	€5,479 (£4,765)
Per Hour Salary	€228 (£198)
Per Minute Salary	€4 (£3)
Current Contract	With Arsenal FC
Contract Signed	Jul 6, 2021
Contract Expires	Jun 30, 2022
Contract Signing Amount	$24.20 Million
Market Value	$24.20 Million
Highest Market Value	$55.00 Million (Dec 10, 2019)
Endorsements	$1-$5 Million
Income Source	Professional Footballer
Cars Collection	BMW

He’s been playing pro football for a few years now, but he’s still a rookie. He will earn a lot more money at Arsenal than he did at Lorient, so we expect his Net Worth to increase over the next few years. Currently, the amount is around 5 Million Euros (4.4 Million Pounds). His market value is on the As a result of his move from Lorient to Arsenal, he has already proven himself to be an important player, especially when looking into the future. The market value of his shares is estimated to be approximately $24.20 million.

Matteo Guendouzi In FIFA 2022

Matttéo Guendouzi is currently 24 years old, and he plays for Olympique de Marseille in France as a central midfielder. He has an overall rating of 80 with a potential rating of 86 in FIFA 22. The skill moves of Guendouzi have been rated four stars. The Frenchman prefers to shoot with his right foot. His workrates are Medium / High. Our database suggests that Guidouzi’s height is 185 cm and his weight is 68 kg, based on our analysis. It appears that Mattéo Guendouzi is playing with the numbers 17 and 6 at the moment.

The following are his best stats:

• Stamina: 88
• Short Pass: 85
• Aggression: 84
• Interceptions: 83
• Vision: 83

Club Career

Guidouzi started his career in the academy of Paris Saint-Germain when he was six years old. After leaving Paris, he joined the academy of Lorient in 2014. In 2016, he was promoted to the first team after representing the reserve side of Lorient for a year.

Lorient

• The Lorient defender made his debut for the club on 15 October 2016, in the Ligue 1 match against Nantes in a 1–2 defeat.
• During his first season with Lorient in 2016–17, the team was relegated to the second tier at the end of the season when he played nine times in all competitions.
• Lorient missed out on promotion to Ligue 1, finishing seventh in the table, during the 2017–18 season in which Guendouzi played 21 times for the club.

Arsenal

• During the summer transfer window, on the 11th of July 2018, it was announced that French winger Lucas Guendouzi had joined Premier League club Arsenal for an undisclosed fee, believed to be in the region of £7m plus bonuses.
• The head coach of the club, Unai Emery, told reporters: “He is a talented young player and a lot of clubs were interested in signing him.
• We see a lot of potential in him, and he gained good first-team experience last season with Lorient. He has a great desire to learn and improve, and he will play a very important role for the first team”.
• Guendouzi made his Premier League debut on 12 August 2018 in Arsenal’s opening match of the season against defending champions Manchester City where he made 72 touches, more than any other player on his team.
• It ended in a 0–2 defeat for Arsenal. It was the first professional goal of his career when Guendouzi scored on 4 October 2018, rounding off the scoring for Arsenal’s away win over Qarabağ, a low drive from just inside the penalty area, after an assist from Alexandre Lacazette.
• During Arsenal’s Europa League final against Chelsea on 29th May 2019, Guendouzi was the only player to come off the bench. The Gunners ultimately lost 1-4.
• On 20 June 2020, following a post-match altercation with Brighton player Neal Maupay, Guendouzi was excluded from Arsenal training and left out of the squad for the club’s matches due to a history of problems with his “attitude and general conduct.”

Loan to Hertha BSC

• It was announced on the 5th of October 2020 that Guendouzi would be loaned out to Hertha BSC for the duration of the 2020-21 season.
• On 1 November 2020, Guendouzi made his debut in a 1–1 draw against VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga.
• It was on 12 December 2020 that he scored his first goal for the club and the first game ended in a 1-1 draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga.

Marseille

• During the 2021–22 Ligue 1 season, it was announced that Guendouzi was to be loaned out to Ligue 1 club Marseille for the upcoming season.
• As part of the deal, there was an option to buy, provided certain conditions were met.
• After a promising start to his Marseille career, Dimitri Payet is quickly gaining the respect of the fans for his play and his stand up for the team – including during a match against Nice, where he protected team-mate Dimitri Payet from fans storming onto the pitch, by the way, leaving strangle marks on his neck during the process.

International Career

• Guidouzi was born in a suburb of Paris, France, in the year 1999. Guidouzi played for France at a number of levels up to that of the French U20 team.
• With a Moroccan heritage, Guendouzi was approached by Morocco manager Hervé Renard in 2017 to change allegiances and play for the national team.
• In March 2017, after Guendouzi’s father met Renard, Guendouzi decided to stay and pledge allegiance to France.
• Guendouzi was called up to the French senior team for the first time on 2 September, replacing an injured Paul Pogba in the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifiers against Albania and Andorra.
• In both matches, he was an unused substitute. Guendouzi was called up to the France squad on 1 September 2021, replacing the injured Corentin Tolisso for the World Cup Qualification matches against Bosnia, Ukraine, and Finland.
• He made his debut against Finland on 16 November 2021 in a World Cup qualifier. He scored his first goal for France in a 5–0 friendly win over South Africa on 29 March 2022.

Facts About Matteo Guendouzi

• Matteo Guendouzi was born in Morocco to a Moroccan father and a French mother. He is the brother of Milan, who is also a footballer.
• Guindouzi is married to Mae and the couple had their first child in May 2021.
• A young French midfielder currently plays for Arsenal in the British Premier League.
• He was born in Poissy, France, a small town close to Paris.
• So, he actually began his career at Paris Saint-Germain’s youth academy, and then moved to Lorient when he was playing in the French capital.
• He made it to the professional ranks with that team! Congratulations, Guendolicious. The English team Arsenal signed him in 2018 after he had played two seasons for Lorient.
• The transfer fee was not disclosed but is believed to be around 7 million pounds. Despite only joining Arsenal recently, he has already had an impact on the team.
• Thus, coach Unai Emery is very happy with one of his first signings at Arsenal. Emery said: “We are delighted Matteo is joining us.”.
• A lot of clubs were interested in him because he is a talented young player. He has a lot of potentials!”. Well, put, Unai.
• He has also played for several French international youth teams.
• As of yet, he has not played for the senior squad, the world champions Les Bleus.
• He was also approached by the coach of the Moroccan national team to play for that squad. However, he chose to play for France.

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Conclusion

Family is the most important thing in this world, and fortunately, they are always there for us when we need them. Matteo Guendouzi watched as a child his father, fail to live out his dream of wanting to become a professional football player. That was the moment he decided to do something about it.

Guendouzi grew up watching, with his father, the videos of Patrick Vieira, Thierry Henry, and others who made history in the year 2004 as they won the premier league title unbeaten.

Please accept our sincere thanks for taking the time to read this impressive piece of biography about a Footballer, often referred to as the new Samir Nasri. The native of Poissy, France has his head on his shoulders, and he is helped by a good family environment that allows him to succeed.

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