Matt Le Tissier

Former professional footballer, pundit

English Saint Peter Port, Guernsey

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Quick Info

ProfessionFormer professional footballer, pundit
NationalityEnglish
Date of Birth14/10/1968
Age57 years
BirthplaceSaint Peter Port, Guernsey

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameMatthew Paul Le Tissier

Physical Stats & More

Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)

Family

SiblingsTwo siblings who also became professional footballers

Career

Youth Career
  • 1975–1984: Vale Recreation
  • 1985–1986: Southampton
Senior Career
  • Years: 1986–2002 Team: Southampton Apps: 443 Gls: 161
  • Years: 2002–2003 Team: Eastleigh
International CareerEngland (8 caps, 1994-1997)
Other Roles
  • Honorary president of Guernsey F.C. (2011)
  • Played for Guernsey F.C. (2013)
  • Sky Sports Soccer Saturday pundit (until 2020)
Achievements
  • PFA Young Player of the Year (1990)
  • Second-highest goalscorer in Southampton history (209 goals)
  • First midfielder to score 100 Premier League goals
  • 47/48 penalty success rate

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Nicknamed 'Le God' by Southampton fans for loyalty and skill
2. Played entire professional career with Southampton
3. Debuted for Southampton on 30 August 1986 against Norwich City
4. Returned to play for Guernsey F.C. in 2013 after retirement
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