Career Timeline of Paul Pogba: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Paul Pogba, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Paul Pogba is a French professional footballer, currently a free agent, last playing for Juventus. A versatile midfielder, he is capable of playing central, attacking, or defensive roles. He also represents the France national team. Pogba is currently serving a doping ban, rendering him ineligible to play.
2007: Joined Le Havre Youth Team
In 2007, Paul Pogba joined the youth team of Ligue 2 side Le Havre.
September 2008: Youth International Debut
In September 2008, Paul Pogba made his youth international debut for France's under-16 team in a match against Wales.
January 2009: Scored First Youth International Goal
On January 31, 2009, Paul Pogba scored his first youth international goal in the 2009 Aegean Cup Final against Norway, securing a 2-1 victory for France.
July 2009: Departure to Manchester United
On 31 July 2009, Paul Pogba announced his departure from Le Havre to join Manchester United's youth academy.
October 2009: Transfer Completed and Debut
In October 2009, Paul Pogba completed his transfer to Manchester United and made his debut with the club's under-18 team on 10 October.
April 2010: Torneo Calcio Memorial Claudio Sassi-Sassuolo Title
In April 2010, Pogba was part of the under-18 team that successfully defended their title at the Torneo Calcio Memorial Claudio Sassi-Sassuolo in Bologna, Italy.
June 2010: Agreement Reached with Manchester United
On 18 June 2010, Le Havre officials confirmed that the club had reached an agreement with Manchester United for the transfer of Pogba, resolving the earlier dispute.
October 2010: Under-18 debut
In October 2010, Paul Pogba debuted with the under-18 team on 27 October at the Tournio de Limoges against Greece in a 4–1 victory.
November 2010: Called up to Reserve Team
In November 2010, Paul Pogba was called up to Manchester United's reserve team and made his debut on 2 November in a 3–1 win over Bolton Wanderers.
February 2011: Promoted to First-Team Squad
On 19 February 2011, Paul Pogba was one of four academy players promoted to the first-team squad by manager Alex Ferguson.
March 2011: First under-18 goal
In March 2011, on 24 March, Pogba scored his first goal with the under-18 team netting the game-winning goal in a 2–1 win over Germany from over 30 metres out.
September 2011: Under-19 debut
In September 2011, on 6 September, Pogba debuted with the under-19 team against Italy, assisting on two goals in a 3–1 victory.
October 2011: First Team Football League Cup Tie
On 19 September 2011, Pogba was named to the first team and on 20 September, Pogba appeared as a half-time substitute to make his professional debut against Leeds United. On 25 October, Pogba made his second appearance against Aldershot Town.
January 2012: Premier League Debut
On 31 January 2012, Paul Pogba made his Premier League debut against Stoke City, replacing Javier Hernández.
February 2012: First under-19 goal
In February 2012, on 29 February, Pogba scored his first goal for the under-19 team in a 2–1 defeat to Spain.
July 2012: Confirmed Departure from Manchester United
On 3 July 2012, Alex Ferguson confirmed that Paul Pogba had left Manchester United after not signing a new contract. On 27 July, Juventus confirmed that Pogba had undergone a medical at the club.
September 2012: Competitive Debut with Juventus
In September 2012, Paul Pogba made his first competitive appearance with Juventus in the Serie A match against Chievo on 22 September.
2012: Joined Juventus
In 2012, Pogba joined Juventus on a free transfer after limited appearances at Manchester United.
March 2013: Debut for French senior team
In March 2013, on 22 March, Pogba debuted for the French senior team in a 2014 World Cup qualifier against Georgia, playing the full 90 minutes in a 3–1 win.
August 2013: Italian Supercoppa Win
On 18 August 2013, Paul Pogba played a key role in Juventus' 4–0 win over Lazio, winning the 2013 Italian Supercoppa. He scored the first goal and was named Man of the Match.
September 2013: First international goal
In September 2013, on 10 September, Pogba scored his first international goal against Belarus in a 4–2 victory during a 2014 World Cup qualifier.
2014: Played in the 2014 World Cup
In 2014, Pogba played for the French senior team.
June 2015: Champions League Final
On 6 June 2015, Paul Pogba started for Juventus in the 2015 UEFA Champions League Final.
July 2015: Named to UEFA Best Player in Europe Award Shortlist
In July 2015, Paul Pogba was named to the ten-man shortlist for the 2015 UEFA Best Player in Europe Award, marking a significant recognition of his performance and contribution to Juventus.
August 2016: Returned to Manchester United for a Record Transfer Fee
On August 8, 2016, Paul Pogba rejoined Manchester United on a five-year contract for a then-record transfer fee of €105 million, plus bonuses. He made his first appearance on August 19 in a 2-0 victory over Southampton.
2016: Returned to Manchester United
In 2016, Paul Pogba returned to Manchester United for a then-world record transfer fee.
2016: Departure from Juventus
In 2016, upon Pogba's departure from Juventus, his former teammate Gianluigi Buffon compared him to former French playmakers Michel Platini and Zinedine Zidane and also praised his leadership and hard work.
January 2017: Scored in EFL Cup Semi-Final
In January 2017, Pogba scored in the second leg of the EFL Cup semi-final against Hull City, helping Manchester United advance to the final.
May 2017: Scored Game-Winning Goal in Europa League Final
On May 24, 2017, Pogba scored the decisive goal in the Europa League final against Ajax, securing Manchester United's victory and their first continental trophy in nine years.
August 2017: Spoke about openly gay footballers
In August 2017, Pogba spoke about the possibility of openly gay footballers in the Premier League. He said that gay footballers should be considered "equal".
2018: Assisted Goals for Manchester United
In his first game of 2018, on January 1st, Pogba provided assists for both goals in Manchester United's 2-0 victory over Everton.
2018: Scored Twice in Manchester Derby
In the Manchester derby on April 7, 2018, Pogba scored two goals, helping Manchester United defeat Manchester City 3-2 after being down 2-0. However, Manchester United were defeated 1-0 in the FA Cup Final against Chelsea.
January 2019: Assisted Game-Winning Goal Against Tottenham Hotspur
In January 2019, Pogba assisted Marcus Rashford's game-winning goal against Tottenham Hotspur, with consecutive goals in the following matches against Brighton & Hove Albion and Burnley.
August 2019: Provided Two Assists in Opening Premier League Game
On August 11, 2019, Pogba started for Manchester United and provided two assists in their 4-0 win over Chelsea. He also suffered racist abuse after missing a penalty against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
2019: Hinted at Leaving Manchester United
During the summer of 2019, Pogba hinted that he may leave Manchester United, expressing interest in "a new challenge somewhere else."
2019: Contract Until 2019
On 24 October 2014, Paul Pogba renewed his contract with Juventus, tying him to the club until 2019.
May 2020: Return to Fitness Announced
In May 2020, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær announced that Pogba would be fit to play following the return to football during project restart. Pogba came on as a substitute in United's first game and won a penalty.
September 2020: Scored First Goal of the Season
On September 30, 2020, Paul Pogba scored his first goal of the 2020-21 season against Brighton & Hove Albion in the EFL Cup, contributing to a 3-0 win for Manchester United.
March 2021: Scored Winning Goal Against Milan in Europa League
On March 18, 2021, Paul Pogba scored the winning goal in Manchester United's 1-0 victory against Milan in the UEFA Europa League, securing their place in the quarter-finals.
June 2021: UEFA Euro 2020 match
In June 2021, on 23 June, in France's final group match of UEFA Euro 2020 against Portugal, Pogba assisted Karim Benzema's second goal in a 2–2 draw.
February 2022: Scored Goal Against Burnley
On February 8, 2022, Pogba scored his only goal of the season in a 1-1 draw with Burnley in the Premier League.
June 2022: Manchester United Announced Pogba Would Leave
On June 1, 2022, Manchester United announced that Paul Pogba would leave the club following the expiration of his contract.
July 2022: Juventus Announced Pogba's Return
On July 11, 2022, Juventus announced the return of Paul Pogba on a four-year contract. However, on July 26, he injured his meniscus in his knee, sidelining him for two months.
February 2023: Made Second Debut for Juventus
On February 28, 2023, Pogba made his first appearance of the season, and his second debut for Juventus, as a substitute in a 4-2 win over Torino.
November 2024: Juventus Announced Mutual Agreement with Pogba Regarding Contract Termination
On November 15, 2024, Juventus announced that they had reached a mutual agreement with Paul Pogba regarding the termination of his contract, starting from November 30.
