Alexandre Bonnet
A versatile French midfielder who carved out a long professional career across multiple clubs, known for his technical reliability and set-piece delivery.
Born 1986 (age 40)·French footballer·Birthday: October 17·Millennials
Biography
Born in 1986, Alexandre Bonnet emerged from the youth ranks of Paris Saint-Germain, though his path to the top was one of steady progression rather than instant stardom. His professional journey unfolded across a series of French clubs, including Sedan, Brest, and Lens, where he was often valued as a dependable and intelligent presence in midfield. Bonnet possessed a cultured left foot, making him a specialist from dead-ball situations and capable of unlocking defenses with precise passing. While he never became a household name on the international stage, his career is a testament to the substance and durability required to last over a decade in the competitive landscape of French football. After his playing days, he transitioned into coaching, aiming to impart his tactical understanding to a new generation.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Alexandre was born in 1986, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Alexandre Was Born
The biggest hits of 1986
#1 Movie
Top Gun
Best Picture
Platoon
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Alexandre's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1986Born
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1991Started school
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1999Became a teenager
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Could drive
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2004Could vote
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Turned 21
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2016Turned 30
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 40
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Made his professional debut with Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 in 2005.
- Played a key midfield role for RC Lens during their 2013-14 campaign in Ligue 2.
- Accumulated over 250 professional appearances across all competitions in French football.
Did You Know?
He is the older brother of footballer Jonathan Bonnet.
He served as the captain of the French U-18 national team during his youth career.
After retiring, he returned to RC Lens to work as a coach for their youth academy.
“My role is to serve the team's play, to connect the lines.”
