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My Take
Matt Le Tissier is my kind of footballer in an era that increasingly forgets his type. Spending his entire professional career at Southampton, when bigger clubs surely came calling, speaks to a loyalty I find genuinely moving. The 'Le God' nickname his fans gave him says everything about that bond. He was a free-kick artist and Hall of Famer who measured success not in trophies but in belonging, and that resonates with me deeply. His cheeky turn as a presenter only adds to the charm. I will always respect the player who chose to be loved over the player who chased glory.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matt Le Tissier
- Name (Japanese)
- マット・ル・ティシエ
- Reading
- まっと・る・てぃしえ
- Born
- October 14, 1968 (age 57)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Monkey
- Origin
- Saint Peter Port, Guernsey
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 185 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / presenter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- English Football Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Matt Le Tissier born?
Born October 14, 1968 (age 57).
Where is Matt Le Tissier from?
Matt Le Tissier is from Saint Peter Port, Guernsey.
What does Matt Le Tissier do?
Matt Le Tissier works as association football player, presenter.
How tall is Matt Le Tissier?
Matt Le Tissier is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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.