Paul Labile Pogba is a French professional footballer who plays for Serie A club Juventus. Currently, he is serving a doping ban, making him ineligible to participate in matches. Pogba is known for his versatility on the field, primarily functioning as a central midfielder while also capable of playing as a left winger, attacking midfielder, and defensive midfielder.
On 1 August 2012, Paul Pogba made his first appearance for Juventus in a pre-season friendly against Benfica in Geneva, coming on as a 78th-minute substitute for Andrea Pirlo.
On 11 January 2015, Paul Pogba helped Juventus secure their first win against Napoli at the Stadio San Paolo in 14 years, scoring a volley in a 1–3 victory.
On 11 January 2016, Paul Pogba was named to the 2015 FIFA FIFPro World XI.
On 12 August 2015, it was announced that Paul Pogba placed tenth in the 2015 UEFA Best Player in Europe Award.
On 13 May 2015, Paul Pogba set up Álvaro Morata's equaliser against Real Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final, allowing Juventus to win 3–2 on aggregate and advance to the final for the first time in 12 years.
On 14 April 2014, Paul Pogba provided an assist in Juventus's 2–0 win over Udinese.
On 15 January 2015, Paul Pogba scored his first goal in the Coppa Italia as Juventus defeated Verona 6–1 in the round of 16 of the tournament.
On 15 July 2015, Paul Pogba was named to the ten-man shortlist for the 2015 UEFA Best Player in Europe Award.
On 18 August 2013, Paul Pogba was a key protagonist in Juventus' 4–0 win over Lazio in the Italian Supercoppa, scoring the first goal and being elected Man of the Match.
On 18 October 2014, Paul Pogba saved Juventus from a defeat against Sassuolo by scoring a decisive equaliser and was named Man of the Match.
On 19 August 2016, Paul Pogba made his first appearance since returning to Manchester United in a 2–0 home victory over Southampton in the Premier League.
Paul Labile Pogba was born on 15 March 1993. As of now, he is a French professional footballer playing for Serie A club Juventus. Despite his current doping ban, Pogba is known for his versatility on the field, operating primarily as a central midfielder but also capable of playing as a left winger, attacking midfielder, and defensive midfielder.
On 2 October 2012, Paul Pogba made his first appearance in the UEFA Champions League in a 1–1 home draw against Shakhtar Donetsk.
On 20 February 2014, Paul Pogba scored his first goal in UEFA club competitions as Juventus defeated Trabzonspor 2–0 at home in the UEFA Europa League.
On 20 May 2015, Paul Pogba set up Juventus's first goal as they defeated Lazio 2–1 at the Stadio Olimpico in the 2015 Coppa Italia Final.
On 20 October 2012, Paul Pogba scored his first goal for Juventus in a 2–0 win over Napoli.
On 20 September 2014, Paul Pogba contributed to Juventus's away win against Milan by providing the assist for the only goal of the game, scored by Carlos Tevez.
In 2006, Paul Pogba and his parents allegedly agreed to a 'non-solicitation agreement' with Le Havre, which was supposed to last until the end of the 2009-10 season.
In 2007, Paul Pogba joined the youth team of Ligue 2 side Le Havre, marking the beginning of his football journey that would later see him playing for some of the biggest clubs in the world.
In September 2008, Paul Pogba made his youth international debut for France in a match against Wales, which France won 4-2.
In January 2009, Pogba scored his first youth international goal in the 2009 Aegean Cup Final against Norway, helping France to a 2-1 victory and winning the tournament.
On 31 July 2009, Paul Pogba announced his departure from Le Havre to join Manchester United's youth academy. This move surprised his parent club, which claimed a 'non-solicitation agreement' was in place until the end of the 2009-10 season.
Paul Pogba completed his transfer to Manchester United on 7 October 2009 and made his debut with the club's under-18 team on 10 October in a 2-1 defeat against Crewe Alexandra.
In April 2010, Paul Pogba was part of Manchester United's under-18 team that successfully defended their title at the Torneo Calcio Memorial Claudio Sassi-Sassuolo in Bologna, Italy.
On 18 June 2010, Le Havre officials confirmed that the club had reached an agreement with Manchester United for the transfer of Paul Pogba. The terms were kept confidential, resolving the dispute over his move.
Paul Pogba made his debut for Manchester United's reserve team on 2 November 2010 in a 3-1 win over Bolton Wanderers, marking his promotion from the academy team.
On 10 January 2011, Paul Pogba scored a long-range goal in Manchester United's 3-2 victory over Portsmouth in the FA Youth Cup, helping the team progress to the fourth round.
On 19 February 2011, Paul Pogba was promoted to Manchester United's first-team squad by manager Alex Ferguson ahead of their FA Cup fifth round match against Crawley Town.
In March 2011, Pogba scored his first goal for the under-18 team, netting the game-winner in a 2-1 win over Germany.
Paul Pogba made his first appearance of the 2011–12 season for Manchester United's reserve team on 15 August 2011, playing in the opening Premier Reserve League match against Arsenal.
In September 2011, Pogba made his debut with the under-19 team against Italy, assisting on two goals in a 3-1 victory.
Paul Pogba made his professional debut on 25 October 2011 as a half-time substitute in Manchester United's League Cup match against Aldershot Town, which they won 3-0.
Paul Pogba made his Premier League debut on 31 January 2012, replacing Javier Hernández in the 72nd minute against Stoke City.
In February 2012, Pogba scored his first goal for the under-19 team in a 2-1 defeat to Spain.
In 2012, Pogba made his under-20 debut for France in a 0-0 draw against China and scored in the next match against North Korea in a 3-1 win.
In 2012, Paul Pogba transferred to Italian side Juventus on a free transfer after limited appearances at Manchester United. This move proved to be pivotal as he helped Juventus to win four consecutive Serie A titles, along with two Coppa Italia and two Supercoppa Italiana titles.
In March 2013, Pogba made his debut for the French senior team in a World Cup qualifier against Georgia, playing the full 90 minutes in a 3-1 win.
In September 2013, Pogba scored his first international goal for the French senior team in a 4-2 victory over Belarus during a World Cup qualifier.
In 2013, Pogba captained the French under-20 team to their first ever FIFA U-20 World Cup victory, playing every minute of all matches except one. He was named the best player of the tournament.
In December 2013, Paul Pogba was named the Golden Boy for the best young player in Europe.
Paul Pogba received the Golden Boy award in 2013, recognizing him as one of the most promising young players in the world during his time at Juventus.
In January 2014, Paul Pogba was named by The Guardian as one of the ten most promising young players in Europe.
In 2014, Paul Pogba made his debut for the French senior team and played a prominent role in the FIFA World Cup, where he was awarded the Best Young Player Award for his outstanding performances.
In 2014, Paul Pogba continued to garner accolades by winning the Bravo Award, further solidifying his status as a top young talent in football.
In 2014, Pogba participated in the FIFA World Cup with the French national team, where he scored a goal and was named the tournament's Best Young Player.
In 2016, Pogba left Juventus where he had been deployed in a more advanced and creative midfield role, excelling as the team's main playmaker. His departure marked his development into one of the best midfielders in the world.
In 2016, Paul Pogba returned to Manchester United for a then-world record transfer fee of €105 million (£89.3 million), making it the highest fee paid by an English club until 2021. In his first season back, he won both the League Cup and the Europa League.
During the 2016–17 Premier League season, Manchester United finished in sixth place with Paul Pogba playing in 30 games, scoring five goals, and providing four assists.
In January 2017, Paul Pogba scored in a 2–1 away defeat to Hull City in the second leg of the EFL Cup semi-final, helping Manchester United advance to the final 3–2 on aggregate.
On 24 May 2017, Paul Pogba scored in the 18th minute of the Europa League final against AFC Ajax, delivering the game-winning goal as Manchester United defeated Ajax 2–0, securing United's first continental trophy in nine years.
In August 2017, Pogba spoke about the possibility of openly gay footballers in the Premier League, advocating for their equal treatment and respect.
In 2017, Pogba attended the MTV Europe Music Awards in London with his brothers, where he presented the 'Best Song' award to Shawn Mendes.
During the 2017–18 season, Pogba scored in the opening weekend victory over West Ham and suffered a hamstring injury in a Champions League match against Basel. He returned to action on 18 November, assisting and scoring in a win over Newcastle United.
In 2018, Pogba appeared in an Adidas World Cup commercial alongside other top players like David Beckham, Lionel Messi, and Mohamed Salah.
On 16 June 2018, Paul Pogba took a shot that deflected off Aziz Behich, resulting in the winning goal in France's 2–1 win over Australia in their opening match of the tournament. The goal was initially awarded to Pogba but later re-awarded as an own goal to Behich.
On 7 April 2018, Pogba scored two goals in quick succession, leading Manchester United to a 3–2 comeback victory over Manchester City, preventing City from securing the Premier League title that day.
During the 2018–19 season, Paul Pogba was named in the PFA Team of the Year, acknowledging his standout performances for Manchester United.
In early 2018, Paul Pogba provided assists in a New Year's Day match against Everton and faced criticism for his defensive performances. He was benched in key matches, including a Champions League elimination against Sevilla in March.
In the 2018–19 season, Pogba temporarily captained Manchester United and scored four goals early on. A confrontation with manager Mourinho led to Pogba being stripped of captaincy, benched, and branded a 'virus,' until Mourinho was sacked in December.
In 2019, Paul Pogba married Bolivian model María Zulay Salaues, and they have two children together.
In January 2019, under new manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær, Pogba assisted and scored in multiple games, including a game-winning assist against Tottenham and a brace against Fulham. He reached a personal best of 11 league goals and 13 in all competitions.
On 11 August 2019, Pogba provided two assists in Manchester United's 4–0 win over Chelsea. Following a penalty miss in the next game against Wolverhampton Wanderers, he suffered racist abuse on social media.
In December 2019, Pogba made two substitute appearances before suffering a recurrence of his ankle injury, delaying his return further.
Paul Pogba renewed his contract with Juventus in 2014, extending his stay with the club until 2019.
During the summer of 2019, Pogba hinted at a potential move, with Real Madrid and Juventus showing interest. Manchester United rejected a £27.6 million plus James Rodríguez offer from Real Madrid, valuing Pogba higher.
In January 2020, Pogba underwent surgery on his ankle, sidelining him for an additional four to eight weeks.
In May 2020, following the return of football during project restart, Pogba returned to fitness. In United's first game, he won a penalty that resulted in a 1–1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur and made his first start since September in a 3–0 win over Sheffield United.
On 30 September 2020, Pogba scored his first goal of the 2020–21 season in a 3–0 EFL Cup win against Brighton & Hove Albion with a deflected free kick.
On 18 March 2021, Pogba scored the winning goal in a 1–0 away victory over Milan in the UEFA Europa League round of 16, helping Manchester United advance to the quarter-finals with a 2–1 aggregate win.
On 23 June 2021, in France's final group match of UEFA Euro 2020 against Portugal, Pogba assisted Karim Benzema's second goal in a 2–2 draw. Later, he scored with a bending 25-yard strike in the round-of-16 match against Switzerland, where France was knocked out on penalties after a 3–3 draw.
Paul Pogba's transfer fee to Manchester United in 2016 remained the highest paid by an English club until 2021, showcasing the magnitude of his return to the club.
In February 2022, Paul Pogba scored his only goal of the season in a 1–1 draw with Burnley during a Premier League match.
In March 2022, Pogba revealed that he suffered from depression while being managed by José Mourinho at Manchester United during 2018.
In June 2022, Manchester United announced that Paul Pogba would leave the club following the expiration of his contract.
In July 2022, Paul Pogba returned to Juventus on a four-year contract. Later that month, he injured his knee meniscus, sidelining him for two months.
In August 2022, a French investigation was opened following allegations that Paul Pogba was the victim of an extortion plot involving his brother Mathias Pogba and childhood friends, demanding €13 million under threat.
In February 2023, Paul Pogba made his second debut for Juventus as a substitute in a 4-2 win over Torino.
In May 2023, Pogba received his first starting lineup nomination of the season but was subbed off after 23 minutes due to a muscle injury, which ruled him out for the remainder of the season.
In September 2023, Paul Pogba was provisionally suspended from playing due to a suspected drugs test fail for non-endogenous testosterone metabolites following a match against Udinese on 20 August.
In October 2023, it was confirmed that Paul Pogba had failed a drugs test after another sample showed non-endogenous testosterone metabolites.
In February 2024, Paul Pogba received a four-year ban for doping from the Italian Anti-Doping National Tribunal, with an option to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
On 22 November 2014, Paul Pogba scored his first brace of the season in a 3–0 win against Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
On 22 September 2012, Paul Pogba made his first competitive appearance with Juventus in a Serie A match against Chievo, playing the full 90 minutes.
On 24 November 2015, Paul Pogba was nominated for the 2015 UEFA Team of the Year.
On 24 October 2014, Paul Pogba renewed his contract with Juventus, tying him to the club until 2019.
On 27 July 2012, Juventus confirmed on their official website that Paul Pogba had undergone a medical at the club, paving the way for his transfer.
On 28 October 2014, Paul Pogba was named as one of the 23 shortlisted candidates for the 2014 Ballon d'Or; at 21, he was the youngest on the list.
On 3 August 2012, Paul Pogba signed a four-year contract with Juventus, officially completing his transfer from Manchester United.
On 3 July 2012, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson confirmed that Paul Pogba had left the club after not signing a new contract. Ferguson stated that Pogba had signed for Italian club Juventus "a long time ago as far as we're aware." Ferguson also accused Pogba of disrespecting Manchester United, saying, "It is disappointing. I don't think he showed us any respect at all, to be honest. I'm quite happy that if they [footballers] carry on that way, they're probably better doing it away from us."
On 31 October 2012, Paul Pogba started against Bologna and scored the game-winning goal in a 2–1 victory, receiving praise from several Italian media outlets.
On 4 November 2014, on his 100th appearance with the club, Paul Pogba scored Juventus's third goal against Olympiacos in the Champions League, helping them to win the match; this was his first ever Champions League goal.
On 5 May 2013, Paul Pogba was sent off in Juventus' Scudetto-clinching game for spitting towards an opponent after being slapped in the face.
On 6 June 2015, Paul Pogba started for Juventus in the 2015 UEFA Champions League Final, where the team was defeated 3–1 by Barcelona at Berlin's Olympiastadion.
On 8 August 2015, Paul Pogba assisted a goal in Juventus's 2–0 win over Lazio in the 2015 Supercoppa Italiana.
On 8 August 2016, Paul Pogba returned to former club, Manchester United, on a five-year contract for a then-record for highest football transfer fee at €105 million (£89.3 million) plus bonuses of €5 million, surpassing the former record holder Gareth Bale.
On 8 January 2016, Paul Pogba was named to the 2015 UEFA Team of the Year.
On 9 March 2015, Paul Pogba scored the only goal in a 1–0 victory against Sassuolo, putting Juventus 11 points clear of Roma at the top of the league table.
On 9 May 2015, Paul Pogba returned from a hamstring injury and scored in a 1–1 home draw against Cagliari, as Juventus celebrated winning their fourth consecutive Serie A title since 2012.