Nemanja Matic (born 1 August 1988) is a Serbian professional footballer who plays for Manchester United as a defensive midfielder. Matic began his career as an attacking midfielder before switching to a defensive midfielder while at Benfica. On the pitch, he is known for his aggressive style of play and consistent performance. Matić started his senior career at Kolubara, before joining Košice in 2007. In 2009 he moved to Chelsea for £1.5 million. Despite playing sparingly during his first stint at Stamford Bridge, he spent the 2010–11 season on loan at Dutch club Vitesse.

In the summer of 2011, he moved to Benfica as part of the David Luiz swap deal. For his performances in the 2012–13 season, he won the Primeira Liga Player of the Year award. Matić returned to Chelsea in January 2014 for a fee of £21 million. The PFA named him to its team of the year for the 2014-15 season. After signing for Manchester United, he reunited with former Chelsea manager José Mourinho. Matić played for the Serbian under-21 national team. After making his senior international debut in 2008, he scored twice in 48 appearances.

Nemanja Matic Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Nemanja Matić
Nick Name	The Beast
Age	35 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Leo
Born Place	Šabac, Serbia
Date of Birth	1 August 1988
Nationality	• Serbian • Slovak
Residence	Šabac, Serbia
Home Town	Šabac, Serbia
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding, Swimming
Family
Mother’s Name	Biljana Matić
Father’s Name	Dragan Matić
Brother(s)	Uroš Matić
Sister(s)	Not Available
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Aleksandra Pavić
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Aleksandra Pavić
Marriage Date	In 2010
Marriage Place	Not Available
Children	Daughters- 2- Anika, Name is Not Known of his another Daughter. Sons- Filip
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Not Available
Educational Qualification	Not Available
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Puma
Career Manager/ Player Agent	Universal Sports Group
Football Career
Debut Club	• 2017: Manchester United F.C. • 2014: Chelsea F.C. • 2011: S.L. Benfica • 2010: SBV Vitesse • 2009: Chelsea F.C. • 2008: Serbia national under-21 football team • 2007: FC VSS KoS’ice • 2005: FK Kolubara, FK Jedinstvo Ub
Debut International	• 2008: Netherlands national football team
Jersey Number	• 31 (Manchester United F.C.) • — (Netherlands national football team)
Current Team(s)	• Manchester United F.C. • Netherlands national football team
Coach/Mentor	Erik ten Hag
Position	Midfielder – Defensive Midfield
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- 193 cm in meters- 1.93 m in feet inches- 6’4”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 83 kg in pounds- 183 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	42 inches
Biceps Size	12 inches
Waist Size	34 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Serbian
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	10 U.S.
Shoe Size	12 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Midfielder
Favorite Car	Mini Cooper
Favorite Food	Fruits and Veg
Favorite Drinks	Coffee
Favorite Color	Black
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

Life Journey

In this article, Woodgram briefly presents the story of a Football Genius, best known by the nickname, ‘The Beast’.

Nemanja Matic’s Childhood Story and Untold Biography Facts provide you with a full account of the recent events of Nemanja Matic’s life, from his childhood up to now.

The analysis of the former Chelsea legend includes his life story before fame, his family life, and many OFF and ON-Pitch little-known facts about him.

There is no doubt that everyone knows about his abilities, but few have read Nemanja Matic’s biography, which is quite interesting. So without further ado, let’s begin the adventure!

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On the 1st of August, 1988, Nemanja Matic was born in Sabac, the SFR Yugoslav Republic, to athletes Dragan Matić (father) and Biljana Matić (mother) who were both athletes.

Matić was born in Macedonia, which was part of Yugoslavia and is now part of Serbia. Both of his parents were child survivors of World War II.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia, as well as Bosnia and Herzegovina, once unified under the name of Yugoslavia.

He grew up along with his brother, Uros, both of whom inherited athletic abilities from their parents.

In the year 1993, Young began his career with the Vrelo football club, which was at the time coached by a father he never knew, thus laying the foundation for the smooth career takeoff of his first son.

At the age of 10, Matic’s parents allowed him to take a bold step that saw him leave home to pursue a career without his father’s interference. One of his first destinations was Obrenovac 1905 in the year 1999.

He added that it was difficult for him to leave home because he was just 9 years old at the time.

The move was also a big step up from my youth career in Serbia. It wasn’t that close to my hometown, so I couldn’t return every weekend, and when you are just a nine-year-old boy, you can feel the pain of not being able to come back home. As time passed, though, things became more normal. Football remained my job, and it is something I enjoy doing. Having the support of my family helped me tremendously. As a result, my dream of playing football somewhere became a reality”

Later on he was able to continue his youth career at three different youth football clubs, namely Red Star Belgrade, Obrenovac 1905, Red Star Belgrade, Partizan, and Jedinstvo Ub. During the period between 1997 and 2005, this happened.

Without the early support of his father, he would not have been able to achieve his goals at these clubs. Matic was not only the best player at all of the above-mentioned clubs but he was also known for working very hard in the gym. His ‘years where he grew very tall’ were between 1997 and 2005.

His brilliant performance caught the attention of Kolubara, where he began his professional career in 2005.

During his three years at the club, he played only 16 times, never getting into the first eleven. Such a pity for the young lad who thought his career would finally come to a standstill after all these years.

In order to move on from his misery, he initiated a transfer to the Slovak club Koice in 2007, which clearly favored him. Slovak citizenship was also acquired during his stay in the country while he was living there.

As a matter of fact, the player’s time with the club turned out to be very fortunate for him, as the coach considered him to be a very gifted player and allowed him to play a lot.

In the two seasons that he played for the club, the Serbian made 70 appearances and scored four goals. It was his die-hard attitude that led Chelsea FC scouts to knock on his door. At that time, Chelsea was in serious need of a replacement for Makalele.

It was precisely in 2009 when scouts from Chelsea became interested in Matić. The two-year contract between the two parties was signed later that summer. His start to life at the London club was not very successful, as he only appeared occasionally as a substitute for the first team.

After finding out that he would be loaned out to Vitesse, Matic was extremely happy. There is an agreement between Chelsea and Vitesse through which some footballers from the English club will be able to train at the Dutch side’s academy during the course of the season.

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In the 2010/2011 season, Nemanja spent time at the temporary club, scoring two goals in 27 appearances.

According to him, “In Portugal, I used to play against small players and I won every ball that I faced.”. Obviously, it was easier for me than in the Premier League with taller players.

It was in Portugal that his career was transformed, thanks to coach Jorge Jesus. During the summer of 2011, the Serbian footballer decided he wanted to take a big step in his life. The goal was to never be a loanee again.

Benfica has signed Matic from Real Madrid. In spite of his dissatisfaction at being used as bait by Chelsea, David Luiz felt satisfied leaving the club.

As soon as he joined the first team, he featured in 95 matches and managed to score 9 goals for the Portuguese club in just three seasons. During his time with the club, Matic witnessed the unbelievable. His team faced Chelsea in the final of the Europa League.

Despite losing to David Luiz’s team by a small margin, he ensured that he dealt with the situation properly. It was because of this that Chelsea rekindled their interest in him, this time promising to make him one of their first-choice players.

The whole thing started in January 2014, when Chelsea made a shocking move to bring the Serb back into the squad and paid €25 million for the player. The rest as they say, (including his decision to join Manchester United) is history.

It is not surprising that he comes from a family that has a rich history of athletes. In the world of sports, his parents, Dragan and Biljana, made their country proud. The father of Matic was a professional footballer who had played for FK Macva Sabac in the 1980s in Serbia.

Mattic’s younger brother, Uros, is also a professional footballer who plays for the Danish champions, FC Copenhagen at the time of this writing.

Uro’s career path has been similar to that of his brother, as both got trained by their father and went their separate ways after being trained.

It was once upon a time that the midfielder became very excited by the prospect of facing his brother’s Chelsea team in the Champions League. Unfortunately, the younger Matic ended up losing to his brother’s Chelsea team.

It was once Uro that tried to catch up with Nemanja’s success, but he failed, and he remains in his brother’s shadow. He sees his elder brother as someone who is living the dream, and he strives to emulate him.

In both cases, the pairs spend their holidays together with their best friends, a football by their side.

Matic decided to give his personal life a chance during his first stint at Chelsea, a period that was filled with difficulties. Aleksandra Pavic, from his country of origin, with whom he fell in love, is also from Aleksandra’s country of origin.

In his own words, he said; “My greatest achievement to date was to be able to persuade Aleksandra to marry me”. The two couples had a secret wedding in 2010.

Nemanja Matic’s marriage to Aleksandra did indeed help to bring his career to the next level. Aleksandra gave him the encouragement he needed at the time. He is without a doubt her pillar and his motivator. The two of them have enjoyed many successful moments together.

The marriage of Nemanja and Aleksandra has received the blessings of the church. Both of them have a son.

Known for his generous nature back in his hometown of Sabac in the region of Marcedonia, Serbia, he is known for his goodness. As a result, he has helped his village pay off its old debt.

He has also made a donation to his old club Obrenovac 1905. A museum has been donated to the club by him. The former Manchester United player was delighted to be reunited with his former manager Jose Mourinho for this match.

Jose Mourinho said: “I would like to thank him for being so eager to join us because, without that, it would have been impossible to have him here.”. “I am sure both our players and supporters will love him.”. “We extend a warm welcome to our new number 31.”

In Matic’s own words: “I am delighted to have joined Manchester United,” he added. “To have the opportunity to work with Jose Mourinho after so long was an opportunity that I could not pass up. This is an exciting time for the club and I am looking forward to playing my part in creating more history for this great club of ours.”

There is no doubt that Jose Mourinho and Nemanja Matic have an undying love for each other.

Jose Mourinho saw green light in his pursuit of Nemanja Matic after noticing that Antonio Conte’s interest in defensive midfielders seemed more focused on Tiemoure Bakayoko and N’Golo Kante.

Upon arriving at his first training session, Matic is welcomed by another former Chelsea player – Juan Mata – who shows him around and helps him settle in.

Both Matic and Mata shared a close friendship during the time they spent at Chelsea FC together.

Matic’s choice of car is one of the things that makes him unique. Every time he goes to a new club, he chooses to have at least one car that has the same color as the club’s jersey. When it comes to driving bigger vehicles, he is a huge fan of Mercedes.

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Nemanja Matic Net Worth

How much does he earn in 2023?

In July 2017 the defensive midfielder signed a contract with Manchester United that nets him a whopping salary of 7.2 million euros (6.2 million pounds) per year. Taking all the numbers into account, this means he earns €19,672 (£17,026) per day and €820 (£709) per hour!

In his career, Nemanja played for two of the richest clubs in the world, namely Chelsea and Manchester United. During the summer of 2015, he moved from London to Manchester for a staggering sum of 40 million euros.

A couple of seasons later, his current market value is estimated to be around $6.60 million. It seems he is like a good wine that gets better and better as it ages! His net worth is currently estimated to be 40 million euros (35.1 million pounds).

Nemanja Matic Stats/ Rating In FIFA 22

Nemanja Matić currently plays for Manchester United in England as a Defensive Midfielder. In FIFA 22, he has a potential rating of 79 and an overall rating of 79.

Matic has a 3-star skillmoves rating. Matic shoots with his left foot most often. He works at a low/medium pace. Matic is 194 cm tall, and according to our database, he weighs 83 kg. Nemanja Matic currently plays with number 31.

Club Career

Matić was born in Šabac, in SR Serbia. When he was five years old, he began playing football with FK Vrelo from the village of the same name, as coached by his own father. In his junior career, he played for Kolubara, before signing for the Slovak club Košice in 2007. During his time living in Slovakia, he also obtained Slovak citizenship.

Nemanja Matic at Chelsea

• A six-year deal with Chelsea was signed on 18 August 2009 by Nemanja Matic from Košice for a fee of around £1.5 million on a four-year contract, having been on trial at Middlesbrough. While he was given the number 24 shirt by Chelsea, he was not able to make his debut immediately due to the injury he picked up at the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship in 2009.
• On 23 September 2009, he was on the bench for Chelsea’s League Cup match against Queens Park Rangers but did not play in the 1–0 win over the Rangers.
• Chelsea took on Wolverhampton Wanderers in a Premier League match on 21 November and Mason Matic made his debut for the Blues as a substitute for Florent Malouda in the 69th minute as Chelsea won 4–0.
• It was on 23 August 2010 that Nemanja Matic transferred to Eredivisie club Vitesse on a one-year loan, along with teammates Slobodan Rajković and Matej Delač.

Nemanja Matic at Benfica

• On 31 January 2011 the defender Nemanja Matic agreed to join Benfica in the summer of that year in a deal as part of Chelsea’s deal to sign Brazilian defender David Luiz in exchange for him.
• During the tenure of Benfica manager Jorge Jesus, Nemanja Matic was converted from a playmaker to a defensive midfielder.
• On the 14th of April 2012, Nemanja Matic played for Benfica in the 2012 Taça da Liga Final against Gil Vicente, wherein he won his first trophy with the Lisbon-based club.
• On 13 January 2013, Nemanja Matic scored Benfica’s first goal in a 2–2 draw against O Clássico rivals Porto in Benfica’s first game of the year. On the same day, he was awarded a contract extension that would last until 2018 with a buyout clause of €45 million.
• After a cross from Lima, Nemanja Matic headed home a late goal to give Benfica a 3–1 aggregate victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the second leg of the Europa League Round of 32.
• Matić played a very significant role in Benfica’s 2012–13 Primeira Liga campaign, during which the club strived to secure its first league championship since 2010.
• The two teams were undefeated in league play before facing off against each other in the penultimate game, but a stoppage-time winner from substitute Kelvin gave Porto a 2–1 victory.
• He played against his former employer Chelsea in the Europa League final on 15 May in Amsterdam, but he lost the match as Benfica lost the match by a score of 2–1 thanks to a last-minute header from Branislav Ivanovic.
• Upon winning the Primeira Liga Player of the Year award three times over the course of the season, he was named the player of the year on 4 July 2013.
• With 22 games played in the 2011–12 season, Mati played half of the season for Benfica, and scored 3 goals, he helped Benfica to win the Primeira Liga and Taça de Portugal championships.
• On 13 January 2014, Nemanja Matic finished second in the 2013 FIFA Puskás Award competition.

Nemanja Matic’s Return to Chelsea

• Chelsea announced on 15 January 2014 that Nemanja Matic had rejoined them for a fee of £21 million (€25M), on a five-and-a-half-year contract.
• In four days time, he made his second debut with the club, replacing Willian in a 3–1 win against Manchester United.
• Nemanja Matic made his first appearance in the Premier League as Chelsea drew away from title rivals Manchester City in a match that took place on 3 February.
• He was named man of the match by Sky Sports as Chelsea ended Manchester City’s unbeaten run at the City of Manchester Stadium with a 1–0 victory.
• On 30 August 2014, Nemanja Matic scored his first goal as a Premier League player in a 6–3 win against Everton.
• The following month, Nemanja Matic scored the only goal in Chelsea’s win away to Sporting CP in the group stage of the Champions League. Also in the same competition, his goal gave Chelsea a 1-1 draw at Maribor on 5 November.
• In Chelsea’s 1–1 home draw against Burnley on 21 February 2015, Nemanja Matic was shown a straight red card for pushing over Ashley Barnes following a high challenge by the latter which caused the shin of Nemanja Matic to bend.
• After an appeal, his suspension was shortened to two matches, including the final of the League Cup.
• Among the four midfielders named in the PFA Team of the Year, Nemanja Matic was also among the four players named alongside teammate Eden Hazard. The PFA Team of the Year included four more Chelsea players as well.
• Nemanja Matic scored his first goal of the 2015–16 Premier League season against Everton on 12 September 2015, but it wasn’t enough to save Chelsea from losing 3–1 against the Everton.
• On the 24th of October 2015, Nemanja Matic was sent off for two yellow cards received in the first half of Chelsea’s 2–1 loss to West Ham United.
• As a central midfielder in a 3–4–3 formation for most of the 2016–17 Premier League season, Nemanja Matic played in a 3–4–3 formation.
• The fourth goal he scored was in Chelsea’s 4–2 FA Cup semi-final win over Tottenham Hotspur on 22 April 2017.
• In a 3–0 victory over Middlesbrough at Stamford Bridge on 8 May 2017, he scored his first-ever goal at this famous stadium.

Nemanja Matic at Manchester United

• Several days later, a photo was leaked of Nemanja Matic wearing a Manchester United training kit showing the number 31 vacated by Bastian Schweinsteiger the previous March, fueling rumors that Nemanja Matic was on the verge of meeting former Chelsea manager José Mourinho.
• Nemanja Matic has signed a three-year contract with an option for an extra year with Manchester United, for a reported fee of £40 million.
• He made his first appearance two days after signing with a 2–1 win over Sampdoria in a friendly.
• Nemanja Matic made his league debut in a 4–0 win over West Ham United at Old Trafford on 13 August 2017.
• Nemanja Matic scored his first goal for the club with a half-volley in a 3–2 comeback win over Crystal Palace after being down 2–0. The goal was voted Manchester United’s goal of the season.
• Nemanja Matic scored his second goal for Manchester United in a 3–1 win against Huddersfield Town on Boxing Day of the 2018–19 Premier League season.
• Nemanja Matic scored the only goal in a 1–0 derby win on 29 January 2020, however, he was also sent off during the game, in which United lost 3–2 on aggregate.
• Manchester United announced on 17 March 2020 that they would be triggering a clause in Matić’s contract to extend it by another year.
• Initially, his contract was due to expire in 2020, but this means he will enter his fourth year with the club.
• Nemanja Matic signed a new three-year contract with the club on 6 July 2020, securing his future until 2023.
• In April 2022, Matić announced he would be leaving the club at the end of the season.

International Career

• Nemanja Matic made his debut for the Serbia under-21 team against Denmark on 11 October 2008.
• He made his Serbian senior debut in a friendly against Poland on 14 December 2008, in a 1–0 loss, after playing three matches and scoring twice for the Serbian under-21 squad.
• Serbia reached the final of the Cyprus International Football Tournament in 2009.
• Matić participated in the 2009 UEFA Euro Under-21 Championship, where he played 85 minutes against Italy in a 0–0 draw.
• Matić, however, suffered an injury after contact with Sebastian Giovinco.
• The fifth metatarsal on his right foot was broken, and he had to undergo surgery.
• Nemanja Matic announced in December 2012 that he would not play for the Serbian national team while Siniša Mihajlović was the coach.
• In his opinion, the coach did not give him the opportunity to play a minute in his last five call-ups, which explains his decision.
• Nemanja Matic returned to the national team for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Croatia, in which he was sent off in the 75th minute.
• A head kick equalized his first international goal on 29 March 2015, in a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying match away to Portugal at Estádio da Luz, but the result was a defeat of 2–1.
• In a match at the Partizan Stadium on 11 October, Matić received a straight red card within a minute of teammate Aleksandar Kolarov’s dismissal.
• During the 2018 World Cup, he played in all three group stage matches for Serbia.
• The Football Association of Serbia announced on 28 August 2020 that he had retired from international football. He made 48 appearances for Serbia and scored two goals.
• On 10 September 2019, he won his final cap against Luxembourg.

Facts About Nemanja Matic

• Matić’s younger brother, Uroš, is also a professional footballer, playing for the Abha Club in Saudi Arabia.
• Matić is partially Macedonian since his maternal grandfather is from Volkovija. Matić and his wife Aleksandra have three children.
• Matić has admired Roy Keane, the former Manchester United midfielder since he was a child.
• Nemanja Matic refused to wear a Remembrance poppy on his shirt for a match against Bournemouth in November 2018.
• Nemanja Matic was castigated and threatened after the match via social networks for disrespecting the war dead.
• Matić has stated that he will not wear a poppy as his village of Vrelo was severely damaged by the NATO bombing of Yugoslavia in 1999.
• Mati has great poise and power as a left-footed defensive midfielder, in addition to his in-game intelligence and tactical awareness, enabling his attacking teammates to flourish.
• Typically, he is used to holding the defense while providing cover for attacking movements when he is in a holding position.
• It is worth mentioning that before he joined Manchester United, he had a tackle success rate of 75% in 123 Premier League appearances, a higher rate than N’Golo Kante, Ander Herrera, Fernandinho, and Jordan Henderson.
• José Mourinho said about Nemanja Matic, “At this moment, he is a giant, not because of his size, but because of the way he plays.”
• As a result of Nemanja Matic’s qualities, he has been compared to his former teammate at Manchester United, Michael Carrick.
• It is worth noting that he played as an attacking midfielder for Benfica before being shifted to a holding midfield role.

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Conclusion

A look at Nemanja Matic’s life story reveals that our career path is not solely dependent on our childhood dreams when it comes to our career path. The fact that kids compelled him to stay in the post against his wishes was an opportunity for him to build himself up.

In our opinion, the parents should be commended for the fact that they have devoted a large part of their money to enrolling Nemanja Matic in a sports academy. It is true they will be very proud of the fact that he never wasted the opportunity he had to succeed in his endeavors.

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Leander Dendoncker is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as either a defender or a defensive midfielder for Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers and the Belgium national team. Having joined Anderlecht in 2009, Dendoncker made his professional debut in July 2013, going on to play 171 games and score 11 goals. Two Belgian Super Cups and a Belgian First Division A title were won by him.

Having made his senior international debut for Belgium in June 2015, he was part of the squad that finished third at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He also played at UEFA Euro 2020 as well. At 1.89 meters tall, the 22-year-old plays as a defensive midfielder but can also play as a center back. In the 2016-17 season, the right-footed player won the Belgian Pro League with Anderlecht.

Leander Dendoncker Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Leander Dendoncker
Nick Name	Leandriñho
Age	28 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Not Available
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Aries
Birth Place	Passendale, Zonnebeke, Belgium
Date of Birth	15 April 1995
Nationality	Belgian
Residence	Passendale, Zonnebeke, Belgium
Home Town	Passendale, Zonnebeke, Belgium
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding
Family
Mother’s Name	Katrien Dendoncker
Father’s Name	Dirk Dendoncker
Brother(s)	• Lars Dendoncker • Andres Dendoncker
Sister(s)	None
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Niki
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Unmarried
Children	Daughters- None Sons- None
Education
School	Sint-Guido-Instituut school
College/University	Not Available
Educational Qualification	Not Available
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Nike
Career Manager	Wasserman
Football Career
Debut Club	• August 9, 2018: Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. • 2013: R.S.C. Anderlecht
Debut International	• 2015: Belgium national football team
Jersey Number	• 32 (Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.) • 19 (Belgium national football team)
Current Team(s)	• Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. • Belgium national football team
Coach/Mentor	Bruno Lage
Position	Defensive 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- 188 cm in meters- 1.88 m in feet inches- 6’2”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 67 kg in pounds- 148 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	40 inches
Biceps Size	14 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Belgian
Hair Color	Dark Brown
Eye Color	Dark Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	Not Available
Shoe Size	12 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Midfielder
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Food	Italian Food
Favorite Drinks	Coffee
Favorite Color	Black
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	iPhone/Apple

Life Journey

Leander Dendoncker’s Biography includes his Childhood, Family, Parents, Love Life (Girlfriend & Wife), Net Worth, Lifestyle, and Personal Life.

We give you the truth about significant events in the footballer’s life, starting from his formative years to when he first became popular.

There is no doubt about his versatility and passing skills, as well as his excellent technique and vision. However, few people have read Leander Dendoncker’s biography, which is quite informative. Let’s get started.

To begin with, the footballer is known by the nickname Leandrin-ho. He was born on the 15th of April 1995 in Passendale, a rural village in Belgium.

Katrien and Dirk Dendoncker are the parents of Leander Dendoncker. Dendoncker is an authentic Belgium national. An investigation into Dendoncker’s family background reveals that he is of Fleming descent. The ethnic group dominates the northern part of the European country.

His birth village in Passendale is where he grew up. It is located in the municipality of Zonnebeke. It is famous for cheese and was a first world war battlefield.

Dendoncker, who lived in the village with his older brother Andres and his younger brother Lars, was an incredibly shy child. Although he did not speak much, he was an avid footballer.

A young football prodigy was not alone in the sport. His brothers were also big football fans. Leander Dendoncker’s parents knew their kids had potential as football players. Therefore, they supported them in every way.

In addition to his support, Dendoncker’s father carved out a portion of their pig farm for the children to practice football. Given that the lower class family relied on agriculture and land was scarce, the movie was indeed a sacrifice.

Before he was 7 years old in the early 2000s, ‘LeandriAho’ had enough experience from playing with his brothers to begin training with his local team, FC Passendale. A football prodigy stood out among his peers at FC Passendale such that he caught the eye of K.S.V. Roeselare.

In just three years (2003-2009), Dendoncker proved himself to be a valuable member of the soccer team. In 2009, Dendoncker reached a turning point in his football career. During this period, he earned a big move to Anderlecht.

In his time with the Belgie giant, a 14-year-old Dendoncker became homesick and found it difficult to settle down. Dendoncker begged Anderlecht staff to release him at the height of his challenges. This, however, did not happen. In turn, the youngster was placed under the care of the club’s media officer – David Steegen – parents, who provided him with comfort and support.

As an under-15 player for Anderlecht, Dendoncker suffered from homesickness as he adjusted to the difference between a largely white rural setting and a diverse urban one. As a student at Sint-Guido-Instituut school in Anderlecht, he was filmed for the fly-on-the-wall documentary De School van Lukaku (Lukaku’s School), which focused on teammate Romelu Lukaku.

Dendoncker is fluent in three languages: English, French, and Dutch. In interviews for Anderlecht, he says he speaks West Flemish to his family, but the Brabantian dialect to his friends.

In the years that followed, the football prodigy rose through the ranks of Anderlecht to the point where he made his debut for the big soccer house in 2013. Dendoncker achieved his greatest success at Anderlecht, helping them win the Belgian First Division A title in 2016-17 before moving to Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2018.

No matter which way fortune tilts for him, the rest will be history, as they say. Since leandririho became a regular feature for Wolverhampton, many have been eager to know about the woman in his life. However, he is not one to keep his private life private.

As a result, we can confidently say that he is in a relationship with Niki. We do not know when they began dating, but we do know that they live together and have neither sons nor daughters out of wedlock.

It is very rare to find a football player who keeps family time, but Leandriiiho is one of them. Find out what Leander Dendoncker’s parents, siblings, and relatives were like.

The Belgian is the son of Dirk. Having given up a possible football career to work on the farm, he was happy to see his children enjoy playing football there. He now works as a bricklayer and is proud of how far his sons have come in football.

Katrien is the footballer’s mom. Leander Dendoncker’s mother is undoubtedly the least known of his parents. Dendocker admits in his confession that he was her mummy’s boy, but not much is known about her. Nevertheless, it goes without saying that she played an important role in the life and rise of the bailer.

We stated earlier that the Belgian professional footballer has two siblings who grew up with him. Lars is his younger brother, and Andres is his older brother. Andres is playing at a lower level in his home country while Lars is at Brugge’s academy. Dendocker is loved by both his siblings and is proud of his accomplishments.

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Apart from his immediate family, little is known about his ancestry, especially regarding his maternal and paternal grandparents. Additionally, little is known about Dendoncker’s uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews, and nieces.

Let’s move on to Leandrifiho’s life outside of training and stopping opposition strikers. When asked to describe his personality, do his friends, family, and teammates all speak with one voice? Dendoncker is a likable person who is emotionally intelligent, ambitious, creative, and resilient like people whose Zodiac sign is Aries.

In addition, he enjoys watching movies, playing video games, and spending quality time with family and friends, among other interests and hobbies. Definitely, Leander Dendoncker can afford to live a luxurious lifestyle similar to some football geniuses who have no problem spending big on assets such as cars and houses.

Nevertheless, the Sportster lives a modest lifestyle, as he has yet to drive exotic cars, while the value of his motherland’s property is unknown.

Leander Dendoncker Net Worth

How much does he earn in 2023?

In July 2019 the center-back signed a contract with Wolverhampton Wanderers that nets him a whopping salary of 2.3 Million Euros (2 Million Pounds) per year. We have crunched the numbers, this means he earns €6,284 (£5,435) per day and €262 (£226) per hour!

After being one season on loan at Wolverhampton he permanently joined the Wolves in the summer of 2019. He signed an impressive contract that nets him a whopping 2.3 million euros per year. His current net worth is 10 Million Euros (8.8 Million Pounds).

Leander Dendoncker In FIFA 2022

He is currently 27 years old and plays as a central midfielder for Wolverhampton Wanderers in England. His overall rating in FIFA 22 is 77 with a potential of 78. Dendoncker has two 2-star skill moves. His right foot is his preferred shooting foot. He has a High / High workrates. Leander Dendoncker is currently playing with the numbers 32 and 22. Among his best stats are:

• Strength: 85
• Shot Power: 85
• Stamina: 83
• Short Pass: 80
• Marking: 78

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Club Career

Anderlecht

• Dendoncker signed for Anderlecht in 2009 after moving from K.S.V. Roeselare to R.S.C. Anderlecht. He chose this club ahead of Standard Liège, Club Brugge and K.R.C. Genk. As a result of his performance for the youth team in the NextGen Series and a training camp in Turkey, he was incorporated into the first team in January of 2013.
• It is said that he models his play on that of the Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets.
• In the 2013 Belgian Super Cup, he made his professional debut on 21 July by replacing Dennis Praet for the final nine minutes of the 1–0 win over Genk at the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium.
• He extended his contract until the end of 2016 on 26 September.
• In spite of this, it was not until 1 August 2014 that he made his debut in the Belgian Pro League, away to KV Oostende on the opening day of the season.
• As a result of scoring his first professional goal on 18 January 2015 in a 3–0 win over Lierse S.K., Dendoncker was praised by former Anderlecht player Paul Van Himst, who said that there was no better player at his position in Anderlecht.
• His team lost 2–1 to Brugge in the final of the 2014–15 Belgian Cup, and he played six matches in the tournament.
• Dendoncker scored five goals as Anderlecht won the 2016–17 Belgian First Division A. He scored two of these goals on 18 December, as Anderlecht defeated K.A.S. Eupen 4–0 at home.
• During that season, he also played all 16 matches for the team in the European competition, which ended with the eventual winner Manchester United eliminating the team in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League.
• The first leg of that tie was played on 13 April 2017, in which he scored a late equalizer in a 1-1 draw.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

• It was announced on 9 August 2018 that Dendoncker was on loan to newly-promoted English Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers on a season-long loan, with Wolves under a duty to make the player a permanent signing in summer 2019.
• The Emre Can-born midfielder made his debut on 28 August in the second round of the EFL Cup away to Sheffield Wednesday (2-0 victory), with Nuno Esp*rito Santo making nine changes from the previous game.
• In late September, the Football Association rejected Dendoncker’s mandatory purchase clause in Wolves’ contract and made his deal permanent for a fee of €15 million.
• The player finally made an appearance in the league on 5 December in a 2–1 win against Chelsea, playing for the final nine minutes in place of Ra*l Jiménez in goal, then scored his first Premier League goal on his sixth appearance in the competition, in a 1–3 win against Everton on 2 February 2019.
• During Wolves’ League Cup semi-final with Watford in April 2019, Dendoncker committed a foul in the Wolves penalty area with just 180 seconds left of the quarter-final as Wolves were leading 2–1 and thereby conceded the penalty that allowed Watford to draw the game at the end of normal time (at 2–2) and win the game in extra time.
• In addition to that, on 4th May he scored the only goal in a 1-1 draw at home against Fulham, which enabled Wolves to qualify for the Europa League as a result of Watford’s defeat.
• On 1 July 2019, Wolves announced that Dendoncker was going to become a permanent signing, his original loan agreement included the requirement for the club to sign him permanently at the end of the original season-long loan.
• As a result of the introduction of Video Assistant Referees (VAR) by the Premier League for the 2019-20 season, he became the first player to have a ‘goal’ ruled out using the VAR system in a league match during Wolves’ opening fixture away to Leicester City on 11 August.
• In an announcement made by Wolverhampton Wanderers on the 14th of December 2020, it was announced that Dendoncker had extended his contract with the club through to 2023, with options for a further twelve months available to the club.
• Dendoncker made his 100th competitive appearance for Wolves in an F.A. Cup 4th Round tie away to non-league Chorley on 22 January 2021, a game Wolves won 1–0.
• He scored his first goal of the 2020–21 season in a home league game against West Ham United on 5 April 2021.
• Dendoncker scored his first goal in the 2021–22 Premier League season in a 2–0 win away to Tottenham Hotspur on 13 February 2022.

International Career

• Dendoncker and his Anderlecht teammate Youri Tielemans were first called up for the Belgium national team on 22 May 2015.
• On 7 June, he made his debut in a friendly match away to France. He replaced Jason Denayer at the end of the game in which France won 4–3.
• According to manager Roberto Martinez, Dendoncker was named to Belgium’s 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia on 4 June 2018.
• Having already advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup, he made his tournament debut on 29 June by winning 1–0 against England at the Kaliningrad Stadium, with both teams using unfamiliar teams.

Facts About Leander Dendoncker

• Dendoncker grew up in the West Flanders Passendale area and moved to KSV Roeselare’s youth club in 2001.
• In 2003, after a couple of seasons, he moved to Roeselare and spent the next 6 years there.
• In this particular case, the midfielder was monitored by RSC Anderlecht, Club Brugge, Standard Liege and KRC Genk, but he chose Anderlecht.
• In the 2010 season, Dendoncker impressed the Belgium national team and was drafted into the Belgium under-16 team.
• A youth player had the opportunity to participate on stage with the team of trainer John van den Brom during the winter break of the 2012/13 season.
• During the 2013 season, he made his debut in the Belgium National Cup.
• It was on the 21st of July 2013 that he made his official debut as an eighteen-year-old.
• In the Supercup match against KRC Genk, Dendoncker made his official debut in the first game of the season. It is worth mentioning that he came on as a substitute for Dennis Praet in the 81st minute, and he was able to win the match 1-0.
• In the 85th minute of his debut for the “Red Devils” against France on 7th June 2015, he made his international debut for the “Red Devils”.
• He made his competitive debut for the Purple & White on the 1st August 2014 against KV Oostende again coming in as a substitute coming in for Aleksandar Mitrović.
• As a result of his efforts, he found the back of the net on two occasions in the 2014-15 season.
• In the 2016/17 season, Dendonker played all league matches for RSC Anderlecht. He won both the Belgium Super Cup and Belgium Super League.
• He also played at the European level for the club and scored a goal at home against Manchester United in the 86th minute to give his team a 1-1 draw.
• He was playing in the RSC Anderlecht youth setup since 2009 and was called to the first team after 4 years by Besnik Hasi.
• Club Brugge tried to get him to West Flanders. Dendoncker did not accept the offer and extended his contract until 2016.

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The Peruvian professional footballer Luis Jan Piers Advincula Castrillon (born 2 March 1990) plays as a right-back for Boca Juniors and the Peru national team. He is a quick and offensive right-back who can also play as a right winger. Advíncula began his career with Juan Aurich’s lower divisions and made his professional debut in 2009. In January 2010, he was transferred to Sporting Cristal with the intention of not only achieving international success at the club level but also earning a position on the upcoming payroll.

As well as playing for several football clubs in Peru, he played for the German Bundesliga club, 1899 Hoffenheim in 2013, as well as for Peru’s youth teams. In March 2018, he was recorded as the fastest player in football, clocking 36.15 km/hr, beating Gareth Bale’s previous record of 35.7 km/hr set by the Welsh winger. He is married to his wife, Yoselyn Pasoni. Two sons have been born to the couple and the family of Luis Adrincula is enjoying a happy and peaceful family life.

Luis Advincula Bio/Wiki

The table below reveals concise information about Luis Advincula. It allows you to read through the Peruvian footballer profile as fast as possible.

Birth Name	Luis Jan Piers Advíncula Castrillón
Nickname/ Popular Name/ Shirt Name	Luis Advincula
Age	33 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Catholic
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Pisces
Birth Place	Chincha, Peru
Date of Birth	2 March 1990
Nationality	Peruvian
Residence	Chincha, Peru
Home Town	Chincha, Peru
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding, Swimming
Parents/Family
Mother's Name	Felicia Castrillón
Father's Name	Luis Advíncula Presvítero
Brother(s)	Not Available
Sister(s)	Not Available
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Yoselyn Pasoni
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Yoselyn Pasoni
Children	Daughter(s)- None Son(s)- 2- Name Not Available
Education
School	Esther Grande Bentin youth academy
College/University	Juan Aurich youth academy
Educational Qualification	Graduated
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Nike
Career Manager/ Player Agent	CAPITAL GROUP SM
Football Profile
Debut For Current Club Team	• 2021: CA Boca Juniors
Debut For Current Senior International Team	• 2010: Peru national football team
Jersey Number (2022-23)	• 17 (CA Boca Juniors) • 17 (Peru national football team)
Current Teams	• CA Boca Juniors • Peru national football team
Coach/Mentor/Manager	Hugo Ibarra
Position	Defender - Right-Back
Foot	Right
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	Sporting Cristal • Torneo Descentralizado: 2012, 2014 Boca Juniors • Copa Argentina: 2019–20 • Copa de la Liga Profesional: 2022
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- 75 kg in pounds- 165 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	41 inches
Biceps Size	15 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Peruvian
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	7 U.S.
Shoe Size	9 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Defender
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Food	Fruits and Veg
Favorite Player	Not Available
Favorite Pet Animal	Dog
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

Luis Advincula Net Worth

In 2023, what will Luis Advincula’s salary be?

In Jun 2021 Luis Advincula signed a contract with CA Boca Juniors that ends in 2024 which netted him a whopping salary of £618,920 per year. We have crunched the numbers, this means he earns £1,700 per day and £70 per hour!

His stock is on the rise thanks to his performances on the pitch. Luis Advincula has an estimated net worth of around $2 Million, and his market value is about $1.32 million.

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Luis Advincula FIFA 22 – Potential And Rating

In FIFA 22, Luis Advincula has an overall rating of 76 with a potential of 76. Luis Advincula has got a 3-star skillmoves rating.

He prefers to shoot with his right foot. His workrates are Medium / High. Luis Advincula’s height is 180 cm and his weight is estimated at 75 kg according to our database. Currently, Luis Advincula is playing with the number 17.

Club Career

SC Tavriya

A bid for Advincula was submitted by the Houston Dynamo from the United States on 17 April 2012, but the deal fell apart at the last minute.

He moved from Sporting Cristal to SC Tavriya Simferopol on 19 July 2012 but returned after only one month as the club did not meet the quota.

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim

Advincula signed a four-year contract with German club TSG 1899 Hoffenheim on 5 January 2013.

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Loan To Ponte Preta

In July 2013, Advincula joined Brazilian club Ponte Preta on a six-month loan following the recommendation of manager Paulo César Carpegiani. After Cicinho left the Macaca, the Peruvian player was expected to replace him as the starting right-back. However, he only made four appearances for the club, as he was usually third-choice behind Arthur and Regis on the right side of the defense.

The player was disfavored by Jorginho, who described him as a “technically weak” player. The 29th of October marked the date of his release from the club.

Loan To Vitoria de Setubal

Vitoria de Setubal loaned me a one-year contract on 19 August 2014.

Rayo Vallecano

It was on 29 July 2018 that Advincula returned to Europe, this time to La Liga’s Rayo Vallecano on a one-year loan. As a result of a successful season at Rayo Vallecano, it was reported that the club had decided to redeem the players’ buying option, especially after Peru played well in Copa America.

In spite of this, Rayo was relegated from La Liga during the season in which he was at the club, so it was reported that he would be sold after Rayo had redeemed himself.

On 20 June 2021, Rayo was promoted to the first division of La Liga with Advincula as a substitute following play-offs

Boca Juniors

Following an agreement with Rayo, Advinicula was transferred to Boca Juniors in July 2021.

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International Career

• Advincula played in the South American U-20 tournament in 2009 for the Peruvian national U-20 team.
• In a friendly against Canada on 4 September 2010, he made his senior team debut. On 7 September of that same year, he played against Jamaica in another friendly match.
• Coach Sergio Markarian also invited him to play in the Copa America 2011 in Argentina.
• During the second leg of the intercontinental play-off against New Zealand on 15 November 2017, Advincula was also a member of the starting eleven.
• With a 2–0 victory over New Zealand, he contributed significantly to Peru’s qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Peru’s first World Cup in more than 30 years.
• His name was included in Peru’s final 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia in May 2018. As his team was eliminated from the tournament, he played all three group matches.
• In a friendly loss to Germany on 9 September 2018, he scored his first international goal.
• As a result of missing a penalty in the decisive World Cup playoff match against Australia, he retired from international football at the age of 32 on 13 June 2022.

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FAQs

Conclusion

After reading his biography, you will agree with me that Luis Advincula 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 of them, he never experienced loneliness or depression during his childhood. Luis Advincula has grown into a cheerful youth as a result of them.

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Here Is An Appreciation Note For Your Consideration

Thank you for reading this engaging article about the life journey of the Peruvian footballer. Hopefully, Luis Advincula’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 found anything fishy in the article on Luis Advincula.

Mike Peterson Maignan, a goalie for Serie A team AC Milan and the France national team, was born on July 3, 1995, in France. Maignan progressed through the Paris Saint-Germain youth squads; he never made an appearance despite being used as a substitute multiple times. He paid Lille €1 million to join them in 2015, and in 2017 they made him their first choice.

In 2018–19, he received the Ligue 1 goalie of the year award. In 2020–21, he captured the league championship. He later made a €15 million transfer to AC Milan, where he won Serie A in his debut season and was named to the Season’s Team. Maignan debuted for France’s senior national team in 2020 after playing in 37 youth international matches.

Mike Maignan Bio/Wiki

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Awards

Lille

• Ligue 1: 2020–21

AC Milan

• Serie A: 2021–22

France

• UEFA Nations League: 2020–21

Individual

• UNFP Ligue 1 Goalkeeper of the Year: 2018–19
• UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year: 2018–19
• Serie A Best Goalkeeper: 2021–22
• Serie A Team of the Year: 2021–22

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Mike Maignan Net Worth

The range of Mike Maignan’s net worth or income is thought to be between €6,000,000. However, his major occupation as a soccer player has brought him a significant amount of wealth.

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Mike Maignan FIFA 22 Stats

In FIFA 22, Mike Maignan has an overall rating of 87 and his potential is also 90.

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Club Career

Paris Saint-Germain

• Maignan participated in PSG’s lower divisions before being elevated to the first squad in 2013.
• His squad advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2013–14 UEFA Youth League before being eliminated by Real Madrid.
• Maignan accepted a three-year deal for his first job in June 2013.
• On December 18, he made his debut as a member of the matchday squad, filling in for Nicolas Douchez during a 2-1 Cup de la Ligue victory over Saint-Étienne.
• On January 19, 2014, he made his Ligue 1 debut, playing in a 5-0 victory over Nantes at Parc des Princes when Salvatore Sirigu sat out.

Lille

• Maignan signed a five-year, €1 million transfer agreement with fellow Ligue 1 club Lille in August 2015.
• After Vincent Enyeama was dismissed in the 69th minute of a 1-1 draw against Rennes, he made his professional debut on September 18 by replacing Yassine Benzia.
• Paul-Georges Ntep’s penalty was saved by him with his first touch, but five minutes later, he gave up a goal to the same player.
• Manager Marcelo Bielsa benched the seasoned Enyeama to make room for Maignan at the start of the 2017–18 campaign.
• He was dismissed in the second match of the season, a 3-0 loss against Strasbourg, for throwing the ball at an opponent, forcing forward Nicolas de Préville to play the final few minutes in goal.

AC Milan

• Maignan consented to sign a five-year deal with Serie A team AC Milan on May 27, 2021, with a start date of July 1.
• He replaced Gianluigi Donnarumma, who was headed to PSG, for a rumored sum of €15 million.
• On August 23, he made his debut in a 1-0 victory against Sampdoria.
• In response to vocal racial abuse from a Juventus fan on September 19 during a league game against Juventus, Maignan referred to himself as “black and proud.”
• Later, the fan was located, denounced to the police, and kicked out of the Juventus Group Castagnaro fan club.
• Maignan had surgery on his left wrist on October 13, 2021, and was supposed to be out of commission for 10 weeks.
• However, he was back on the field six weeks later.
• On February 5, he produced important stops against Inter to assist his club wins a close 2-1 derby.
• Eight days later, he helped Rafael Leo score in a 1-0 victory over Sampdoria.
• This was the first time since Dida in 2006 that an AC Milan goalkeeper has assisted in Serie A.
• The Serie A Best Goalkeeper Award was given to Maignan on May 22, 2022, in advance of the last game of the year.
• Milan defeated Sassuolo 3-0 to win the match and win the league for the first time since 2011.

International Career

• Maignan competed for France from under 16 through under 21 at every level.
• At the 2012 European Championship in Slovenia, he led the under-17 team.
• In May 2019, before to UEFA Euro 2020 qualifiers against Turkey and Andorra as well as a friendly against Bolivia, he got his first senior call-up.
• He made his debut on October 7, 2020, replacing Steve Mandanda in the second half of a friendly match against Ukraine at the Stade de France, which France won 7-1.
• He was picked up for the postponed Euro 2020 finals in May 2021.

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