Loïc Rémy
A French striker whose explosive pace and clinical finishing made him a constant threat in the Premier League and for the national team.
Born 1987 (age 39)·French footballer·Birthday: January 2·Millennials
Biography
Loïc Rémy's football journey was one of perpetual motion, a striker whose career unfolded across France and England with a blend of raw speed and opportunistic goal-scoring. Emerging from Lyon's academy, he made his name at Nice before a big move to Marseille cemented his status. His powerful, direct style translated seamlessly to the Premier League, where he became a fan favorite at clubs like Queens Park Rangers, Newcastle United, and Chelsea, the latter with whom he won a Premier League title. While injuries and a heart condition discovered during a medical created dramatic twists, Rémy's resilience saw him return to the pitch time and again. He earned over 30 caps for France, his international career a testament to his consistent threat in the final third. His later years saw him play in Spain, Turkey, and back in France before retiring, leaving behind a legacy of crucial goals and electrifying moments.
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.
Loïc was born in 1987, 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 Loïc Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Loïc's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
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
2000Became a teenager
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
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
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
2008Turned 21
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
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Premier League title with Chelsea in the 2014-15 season.
- Scored 14 goals in 26 appearances for Newcastle United during the 2013-14 Premier League campaign.
- Earned 31 caps for the French national team, scoring 7 goals between 2009 and 2014.
- Helped Marseille win the Coupe de la Ligue in 2012 and finish as Ligue 1 runners-up in 2013.
Did You Know?
A proposed transfer to Liverpool in 2014 collapsed after a medical revealed a heart condition.
He is the cousin of former French international and Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna.
He scored on his Premier League debut for Queens Park Rangers against West Ham United in 2013.
His middle names are Alex Teliére Hubert.
“My game is simple: be strong, be fast, and be ready when the chance comes.”
