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My Take
Blaise Matuidi is the kind of midfielder connoisseurs treasure and highlight reels ignore. My take is that his relentless engine, covering ground for Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, and France, was the quiet glue that let flashier teammates shine, and you cannot win a 2018 World Cup without players like him. I find his journey just as compelling: rising from amateur clubs in the Paris suburbs to the top of the world game. The Legion of Honour confirms how much France valued him. For me, Matuidi is a study in how unglamorous, selfless work becomes indispensable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Blaise Matuidi
- Name (Japanese)
- ブレーズ・マテュイディ
- Reading
- ぶれーず・まてゅいでぃ
- Born
- April 9, 1987 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rabbit
- Origin
- Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 180 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2018 Knight of the Legion of Honour
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Blaise Matuidi born?
Born April 9, 1987 (age 39).
Where is Blaise Matuidi from?
Blaise Matuidi is from Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, France.
What does Blaise Matuidi do?
Blaise Matuidi works as association football player.
How tall is Blaise Matuidi?
Blaise Matuidi is 180 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.