Jordan Ferri
A tireless and tenacious French midfielder, Jordan Ferri built a career on relentless energy, becoming a beloved figure at Olympique Lyonnais.
Born 1992 (age 34)·French professional footballer·Birthday: March 12·Millennials
Biography
Jordan Ferri emerged from the youth system of Olympique Lyonnais, a club whose identity he would come to embody. Breaking into the first team, he was not the flashiest talent but quickly became indispensable for his work rate and combativeness in the center of the park. Ferri was the engine, the player who won the ball back and kept the team moving, amassing over 150 appearances for Lyon during a period of transition. He played a part in their runs in domestic cups and European competitions, earning a runner-up medal in the 2016 Coupe de la Ligue. After a decade with his boyhood club, Ferri sought new challenges, first in Ligue 1 with Montpellier and then embracing a move to Italy's Serie B with Sampdoria, bringing his characteristic grit to a new league.
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.
Jordan was born in 1992, 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 Jordan Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Jordan's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
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
2005Became a teenager
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
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
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
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Made over 150 competitive appearances for Olympique Lyonnais, his formative club.
- Was a runner-up in the 2016 Coupe de la Ligue with Lyon, playing in the final.
- Helped Lyon reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League in the 2016-17 season.
Did You Know?
He scored his first professional goal for Lyon in a UEFA Champions League match against Real Sociedad in 2013.
Ferri is known for his distinctive hairstyle, often featuring braids or cornrows.
Despite being a defensive midfielder, he provided a notable 10 assists in the 2015-16 Ligue 1 season for Lyon.
“I am a player who gives everything for the shirt, for the club, for the city.”
