Jérémy Pied
A versatile French defender whose career was defined by resilience, bouncing back from a major injury to play in Europe's top leagues.
Born 1989 (age 37)·French association football player·Birthday: February 23·Millennials
Biography
Jérémy Pied's football journey is a testament to persistence. Emerging from the youth ranks of AS Monaco, the right-back's early promise was clear, but his path was never straightforward. His career became a series of calculated moves across France, Italy, and England, where his technical assurance and adaptability were valued. A defining, challenging chapter came with a serious knee injury at Southampton in 2016, a setback that would have ended lesser careers. Pied's dedicated recovery and subsequent return to top-flight football in France with clubs like Lille and SCO Angers spoke volumes about his character. He carved out a niche as a reliable, intelligent defender who understood the game's nuances, ultimately enjoying a solid professional tenure before retiring.
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.
Jérémy was born in 1989, 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 Jérémy Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Jérémy's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
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
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
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
2007Could vote
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
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Made over 100 appearances in Ligue 1 for clubs including Lyon, Lille, and Angers.
- Played in the English Premier League for Southampton after a transfer in 2016.
- Won the Coupe de la Ligue with Lyon in 2012.
- Represented France at multiple youth international levels.
Did You Know?
He shares a birthday (February 23) with former football stars like Radosław Majdan and Edu.
Pied was part of the AS Monaco team that famously reached the 2004 UEFA Champions League final, though he was a youth player at the time.
His younger brother, Jonathan Pied, is also a professional footballer.
“You must always be ready when the coach gives you the chance.”
