Florian Thauvin
π₯ TrendingA member of the Millennial generation, Florian Thauvin was born in 1993 in OrlΓ©ans and went on to become a celebrated Athlete.
French footballer (born 1993)
"Florian Thauvin's most defining career period was arguably his second full stint at Olympique Marseille, particularly the 2017-18 season." β About Florian Thauvin
| Metric | Florian Thauvin | Avg Athlete | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 33 | 47 | -14 yrs |
| Height | 179cm (5'10") | 176cm | +3cm |
| Career length | 15 yrs | ~35 yrs | -20 yrs |
| Based on 1874 Athlete profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Florian Thauvin
Did you know that Florian Thauvin holds the distinction of being a World Cup winner despite playing a mere two minutes in the entire 2018 tournament?
- He won the UNFP Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year award in the 2012β13 season while playing for SC Bastia.
- Despite winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup with France, he made only one substitute appearance in the tournament.
- His transfer to Newcastle United in 2015 was short-lived and largely unsuccessful, leading to multiple loan spells back at Marseille.
- He became one of the highest-profile European players to move to Liga MX when he joined Tigres UANL in 2021.
- He scored his first professional hat-trick for Marseille against Metz in February 2018, contributing to a 6-3 victory.
Florian Thauvin's most defining career period was arguably his second full stint at Olympique Marseille, particularly the 2017-18 season. He netted an impressive 22 goals and provided 11 assists in Ligue 1, earning him a place in the UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year. This prolific form firmly established him as one of the league's most exciting attacking talents.
Thauvin is remembered as a gifted, often mercurial winger whose flair and goal-scoring ability lit up Olympique Marseille for years. His move to Liga MX also marked a significant, albeit brief, chapter in his career for a European star.