History of Paul Pogba in Timeline
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.
March 1993: Paul Pogba's Birth
In March 1993, Paul Labile Pogba was born. He is a French professional footballer who is currently a free agent and last played for Juventus. He represents the France national team and primarily plays as a central midfielder.
2006: Non-Solicitation Agreement
In 2006, a "non-solicitation agreement" was in place between Le Havre and Pogba, agreed to by the player and his parents.
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.
January 2011: FA Youth Cup Goal
In January 2011, Paul Pogba scored a long-range goal in the FA Youth Cup, helping Manchester United defeat Portsmouth 3–2.
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.
August 2011: First Appearance of the Season
On 15 August 2011, Pogba made his first appearance of the season for the reserve team in the Premier Reserve League match against Arsenal. On 25 August, he scored a goal against Swansea City reserves.
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.
2012: Fourth Consecutive Serie A title
Reference to winning their fourth consecutive Serie A title since 2012.
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.
May 2013: Sent Off in Scudetto-Clinching Game
On 5 May 2013, Paul Pogba was sent off in Juventus' Scudetto-clinching game.
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.
2013: Golden Boy Award
In 2013, Paul Pogba received the Golden Boy award.
2013: Previous Season Mention
Reference to goals scored against Udinese during the 2013 season.
January 2014: Most Promising Young Players in Europe
In January 2014, Paul Pogba was named by The Guardian as one of the ten most promising young players in Europe.
July 2014: Named Best Young Player
In July 2014, on 13 July, Pogba was named the tournament's Best Young Player at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
September 2014: Assist against Milan
In September 2014, Paul Pogba provided an assist in Juventus's away win against Milan on 20 September.
2014: Played in the 2014 World Cup
In 2014, Pogba played for the French senior team.
January 2015: First Win against Napoli in 14 Years
On 11 January 2015, Paul Pogba helped Juventus secure their first win against Napoli in 14 years. On 15 January, he scored his first goal in the Coppa Italia.
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".
2017: MTV Europe Music Awards
In 2017, Pogba, alongside his brothers Florentin and Mathias, attended the 2017 MTV Europe Music Awards in London, where Paul and English actress Natalie Dormer presented the "Best Song" award to Canadian singer Shawn Mendes.
2017: Premier League Season
In the opening weekend of the 2017-18 Premier League season, Pogba scored in a 4-0 victory over West Ham United. He then suffered a hamstring tear during a Champions League group stage match against Basel.
2018: Adidas commercial
In 2018, Pogba appeared in an Adidas 2018 World Cup commercial alongside other footballers like David Beckham, Lionel Messi, and Mohamed Salah, as well as American singer Pharrell Williams.
2018: Suffered from depression
In 2018, Pogba said that he had suffered from depression whilst being managed by José Mourinho at Manchester United.
2018: Took over Temporary Captaincy and Faced Confrontation with Mourinho
In 2018, Pogba took over temporary captaincy for Manchester United. Later in the year, following disappointing results, he had a filmed confrontation with manager Mourinho during a training session and was later told he would not captain the team again.
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: PFA Team of the Year
In the 2018–19 season, Paul Pogba was named in the PFA Team of the Year.
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.
December 2019: Injury Setback and Delayed Return
In December 2019, Paul Pogba's return to the field was delayed due to illness after recovering from an ankle injury.
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: Marriage to María Zulay Salaues
In 2019, Pogba married Bolivian model María Zulay Salaues and they have two children together.
2019: Contract Until 2019
On 24 October 2014, Paul Pogba renewed his contract with Juventus, tying him to the club until 2019.
January 2020: Underwent Ankle Surgery
In January 2020, Pogba underwent surgery on his ankle, sidelining him for four to eight weeks.
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.
2021: Highest Fee for English Club
In 2021, the transfer fee for Pogba was still the highest for an English club.
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.
March 2022: Suffered from depression
In March 2022, Pogba said that he had suffered from depression whilst being managed by José Mourinho at Manchester United during 2018.
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.
August 2022: Extortion investigation opened
In August 2022, a French investigation was opened following allegations that Paul Pogba was the victim of an extortion plot involving his childhood friends and witchcraft doctors.
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.
May 2023: Suffered Season-Ending Injury
On May 14, 2023, Pogba received his first starting lineup nomination of the season, but had to be subbed off after only 23 minutes due to a muscle injury, which would rule him out for the rest of the season.
September 2023: Provisionally Suspended for Failed Drug Test
On September 11, 2023, Paul Pogba was provisionally suspended from playing due to a failed drug test, after non-endogenous testosterone was found in his system.
October 2023: Drug Test Failure Confirmed
On October 6, 2023, a second sample confirmed the failed drug test results, showing non-endogenous testosterone.
February 2024: Received Four-Year Ban for Doping
On February 29, 2024, Pogba received a four-year ban for doping from the Italian Anti-Doping National Tribunal, with the option to appeal.
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.
December 2024: Brother sentenced for extortion attempt
In December 2024, Mathias Pogba, Paul Pogba's brother, was sentenced to three years in prison, with two years suspended, for attempted extortion of €13 million.
January 2025: Potentially Begins Training
On October 4, Paul Pogba's ban was reduced to 18 months, which meant that he can potentially begin training from January 2025.
March 2025: Potentially Begins Playing
On October 4, Paul Pogba's ban was reduced to 18 months, which meant that he can potentially begin playing from March 2025.
