Mario Lemina
Mario Lemina is the versatile and tenacious midfield engine who has brought steel and savvy to top clubs across Europe's major leagues.
Born 1993 (age 33)·Gabonese footballer·Birthday: September 1·Millennials
Biography
Born in Libreville, Gabon, Mario Lemina moved to France as a child and climbed the ranks of the French football academy system. His professional journey is one of adaptability, a midfielder capable of breaking up play and launching attacks with equal measure. After early promise at Marseille, he became a sought-after talent, landing at Juventus where he learned discipline within a winning culture, collecting Serie A titles. His career path then took him on a tour of the Premier League's physical battles with Southampton, Fulham, and Wolves, where his robust style found a natural home. A leader for the Gabon national team, Lemina later found a key role at Nice before moving to Galatasaray, proving his enduring value as a player whose experience and tactical intelligence allow him to anchor midfields in any 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.
Mario 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 Mario Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Mario'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 three consecutive Serie A titles with Juventus during the 2015-16, 2016-17, and 2017-18 seasons.
- Helped Galatasaray win the Süper Lig title in the 2022-23 season, contributing as a key midfield signing.
- Earned over 30 caps for the Gabon national team, representing them in multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.
- Played in the UEFA Champions League final for Juventus in the 2016-17 season, coming on as a substitute against Real Madrid.
Did You Know?
He holds both Gabonese and French citizenship.
His younger brother, Noha Lemina, is also a professional footballer who came through the Paris Saint-Germain academy.
He initially played as a right-back early in his career at FC Lorient before moving permanently into midfield.
He is known for his distinctive hairstyle, often featuring braids or dyed sections.
“The midfield battle is where you earn the right to play.”
