Blaise Matuidi is a French international footballer who currently plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1, as a central midfielder. He is described as a "fierce and strong tackler." Matuidi began his football career playing for amateur clubs in the �le-de-France region, such as US Fontenay-sous-Bois and CO Vincennois. In 1999, he was selected to attend the prestigious Clairefontaine academy. After departing Clairefontaine, Matuidi joined semi-professional club Cr�teil and spent three years developing in the club's youth academy. In 2004, he signed with professional club Troyes and made his professional debut in the 2004?05 season. After three seasons with Troyes, Matuidi joined Saint-�tienne. With Saint-�tienne, he played European football for the first time after participating in the 2008?09 edition of the UEFA Cup. In the 2009?10 season, he was named first-choice captain under manager Alain Perrin. In July 2011, after four seasons with Saint-�tienne, Matuidi transferred to Paris Saint-Germain on a three-year deal. Matuidi is a former French youth international, having represented his nation at under-19 and under-21 level. 

April 9th, 1987 in Toulouse (Age 37)