Mathias Pogba

Mathias Pogba

Pogba playing for Wrexham in 2011
Personal information
Full nameMathias Fassou Pogba[1]
Date of birth19 August 1990
Place of birthConakry, Guinea
Height1.94 m (6 ft 4 1⁄2 in)
Playing positionForward
Club information
Current team
Crawley Town
Number28
Youth career
2007–2009Celta Vigo
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2009–2010Quimper
2010–2012Wrexham68(15)
2012–2014Crewe Alexandra56(17)
2014–2015Pescara4(0)
2015–Crawley Town16(1)
National team
2013–Guinea2(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13:17, 26 April 2015 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Mathias Fassou Pogba (born 19 August 1990) is a Guinea footballer who plays for Crawley Town. He is the brother of Paul Pogba, who plays for the Italian Serie A club Juventus.

Club career

Early career

After growing up in Paris, Pogba joined the youth system at Spanish side Celta Vigo along with his twin brother Florentin.[2] The pair left the club in 2009 and returned to France where he joined fourth division side Quimper, scoring twice in the league during his one season at the club.

Wrexham

In 2012, Pogba joined Conference National side Wrexham after a successful trial spell in August 2010.[3] He was voted the club's young player of the year during the 2011–12 season. Out of contract at the end of the year, Pogba was offered a new two-year deal by the club which he rejected in a bid to play football at a higher level. Wrexham boss Andy Morrell criticised Pogba's handling of the situation, describing him as "disrespectful" to the club after not informing them of his intention to leave until 48 hours before the start of the club's pre-season.[4]

Crewe Alexandra

Pogba signed for Crewe Alexandra on 7 July 2012 on a two-year deal. He scored twice on his debut against Hartlepool in a League Cup first round tie on 11 August.[5] A week later, he scored on his league debut, notching a 78th minute consolation in a 2–1 defeat to Notts County.[6]

Pescara

Pogba signed for Serie B team Pescara in July 2014, joining his brother Paul of Juventus in Italy for an undisclosed fee.[7][8]

Crawley

Pogba signed for League One team Crawley Town in February 2015 after his release by Pescara.[9]

International career

Pogba made his debut for Guinea in an international friendly against Senegal in Paris on 5 February 2013. He came off the bench to play alongside twin brother Florentin Pogba for the final 30 minutes of Guinea's 1–1 draw.[10]

Personal life

Pogba has two brothers who are also professional footballers. His twin brother Florentin, currently plays for French side AS Saint-Étienne and his younger brother Paul plays for the France national football team and Italian side Juventus.[11]

References

  1. ↑ "Professional retain list & free transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. 18 May 2013. p. 34. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
  2. ↑ "Mathias Pogba says "Spanish" style of play drew him to Gresty Road". thisisstaffordshire.co.uk. 12 July 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
  3. ↑ "Wrexham trial for striker Mathias Pogba". BBC Sport. 19 August 2010. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
  4. ↑ "Wrexham boss Andy Morrell accuses Mathias Pogba of disrespect". Daily Post. 3 July 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
  5. ↑ "Crewe 5–0 Hartlepool". BBC. 11 August 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
  6. ↑ "Crewe 1 – 2 Notts County". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
  7. ↑ "Crewe Alexandra: Mathias Pogba exit will raise transfer funds". BBC Sport. 29 July 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
  8. ↑ "Mathias Pogba has joined Serie B side Pescara Calcio for Undisclosed Fee". Crewe Alex Net. 4 August 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
  9. ↑ "Mathias Pogba: Crawley Town sign former Crewe striker". BBC Sport. 4 February 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
  10. ↑ Smith, Peter (7 February 2013). "Crewe Alexandra: Steve Davis delights at Mathias Pogba's international pride". Evening Sentinel. Retrieved 7 February 2013.
  11. ↑ Peter Morse (25 July 2012). "Crewe Alex: Mathias Pogba could be Alex’s new Dele Adebola". Crewe Chronicle. Retrieved 2 August 2012.

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