Jordan Veretout
A French midfield engine whose relentless work rate and precise passing have made him a valued contributor for clubs across Europe's top five leagues.
Born 1993 (age 33)·French footballer·Birthday: March 1·Millennials
Biography
Jordan Veretout represents a certain breed of French midfielder: industrious, tactically versatile, and technically sound. His professional journey began at Nantes, where his commanding performances in Ligue 1 earned him a move to Aston Villa, a challenging Premier League baptism. It was in Italy, however, that Veretout truly found his footing. A transformative loan to Fiorentina unlocked his potential as a box-to-box force, leading to a permanent deal and later a key role at AS Roma. Under managers like Paulo Fonseca and José Mourinho, he evolved into a complete midfielder, contributing goals, tackles, and leadership. His subsequent moves to Marseille and then to Qatar reflect the career of a player highly respected for his professionalism and consistency, a craftsman who has left his mark in every dressing room he's entered.
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 1993, 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 1993
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Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Jordan's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
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
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League with AS Roma in 2022, playing a key midfield role.
- Scored 10 goals from midfield in the 2019-2020 Serie A season for AS Roma.
- Made over 250 appearances in Italy's Serie A for Fiorentina and Roma combined.
- Earned a call-up to the French national team in 2021, making his senior debut.
- Captained his boyhood club, Nantes, while still in his early twenties.
Did You Know?
He is the son of a football coach and began his career at his father's club, FC Vertou.
Veretout scored a penalty in the shootout victory for Roma in the 2022 Conference League final.
He turned down a contract offer from Paris Saint-Germain as a youth to join Nantes' academy.
His brother, Julien Veretout, is also a professional footballer who plays as a defender.
“My work on the pitch is to connect the lines and keep the structure.”
