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My Take
Mathieu Valbuena is exactly the type of footballer I cannot help rooting for. At just 167 cm, he reached the French national team in a sport that rewards height, surviving and thriving purely on pace, technique, and stubborn tenacity. There is something poetic about a small man weaving past giants, and his journey from Bruges to Olympiacos shows a career built on resilience rather than physical gifts. I admire players who refuse to be defined by their limitations, and Valbuena turned being underestimated into a lifelong advantage. He is a true testament to skill outlasting raw size.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mathieu Valbuena
- Name (Japanese)
- マテュー・ヴァルブエナ
- Reading
- まてゅー・ゔぁるぶえな
- Born
- September 28, 1984 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rat
- Origin
- Bruges, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 167 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Mathieu Valbuena born?
Born September 28, 1984 (age 41).
Where is Mathieu Valbuena from?
Mathieu Valbuena is from Bruges, France.
What does Mathieu Valbuena do?
Mathieu Valbuena works as association football player.
How tall is Mathieu Valbuena?
Mathieu Valbuena is 167 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.