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Matt Le Tissier is an association football player and presenter. Matt Le Tissier was born on October 14, 1968 in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey. The age as of 2026 is 57. Listed accolades include English Football Hall of Fame. The listed height is 185 cm.
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
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / presenter
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- English Football Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
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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