Damien Perquis
A stalwart Polish international defender who carved out a solid career in France's top flight, known for his tough, no-nonsense style on the pitch.
Born 1984 (age 42)·Footballer·Birthday: April 10·Millennials
Biography
Damien Perquis built a professional football career defined by resilience and tactical intelligence. Born in France to Polish parents, he chose to represent Poland at the international level, earning over a dozen caps. His club journey was primarily anchored in Ligue 1, where he became a reliable central defender for clubs like Saint-Étienne and Sochaux. Perquis was not a flashy player, but coaches valued his commitment, aerial ability, and organizational skills at the back. After his playing days concluded, he transitioned into coaching, taking on an assistant role with the B-team of Gazélec Ajaccio, aiming to impart his defensive knowledge to the next 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.
Damien was born in 1984, 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 Damien Was Born
The biggest hits of 1984
#1 Movie
Beverly Hills Cop
Best Picture
Amadeus
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Damien's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1984Born
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1989Started school
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1997Became a teenager
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Could drive
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2002Could vote
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Turned 21
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2014Turned 30
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 40
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 42 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Earned 14 caps for the Poland national football team between 2011 and 2013.
- Made over 150 appearances in Ligue 1 for clubs including Saint-Étienne, Sochaux, and Troyes.
- Helped Saint-Étienne win the Coupe de la Ligue in 2013, playing the full 90 minutes in the final.
- Played professionally in three different countries: France, Poland, and Canada.
Did You Know?
He was born in Troyes, France, but holds Polish citizenship through his parents.
He had a brief stint with Toronto FC in Major League Soccer during the 2015 season.
His younger brother, Mathieu Perquis, is also a professional footballer.
“My Polish heart always knew I'd wear the white and red, it was a choice of blood.”
