Ludovic Blas
A dynamic French midfielder whose powerful runs and clutch goals made him a fan favorite and cup final hero in Nantes.
Born 1997 (age 29)·French footballer·Birthday: December 31·Generation Z
Biography
Ludovic Blas built his reputation as a player for the big moment. Emerging from the youth system at EA Guingamp, he made his Ligue 1 debut at 18 and soon established himself as a versatile, driving force in midfield. A 2019 move to FC Nantes proved to be the catalyst for his most defining period. Operating often as an attacking midfielder or right winger, Blas combined physical power with technical skill, capable of surging past defenders and unleashing fierce shots. He became Nantes' talisman, consistently topping their scoring charts from midfield. His legacy was cemented in the 2022 Coupe de France final, where he calmly converted a penalty against Nice to deliver the club's first major trophy in over two decades. That iconic moment secured his status before he embarked on a new chapter with Stade Rennais, bringing his game-changing ability to another ambitious French side.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Ludovic was born in 1997, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Ludovic Was Born
The biggest hits of 1997
#1 Movie
Titanic
Best Picture
Titanic
#1 TV Show
ER
Ludovic's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1997Born
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
2002Started school
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2010Became a teenager
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
2013Could drive
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
2015Could vote
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2018Turned 21
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 29 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored the winning penalty in the 2022 Coupe de France final, securing Nantes' first trophy in 21 years.
- Finished as FC Nantes' top scorer in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 Ligue 1 seasons from a midfield position.
- Made over 150 appearances for FC Nantes across all competitions, becoming a central figure in the team.
Did You Know?
Blas is of Martiniquais descent.
He scored his first Ligue 1 goal for Guingamp against Paris Saint-Germain in April 2017.
He has a distinctive celebration where he mimics putting on a pair of glasses.
“I always want to be decisive, to make the difference when the team needs it.”
