Serge Aurier
A physically formidable Ivorian defender whose aggressive style and big-game experience made him a mainstay for club and country.
Born 1992 (age 34)·Ivorian footballer·Birthday: December 24·Millennials
Biography
Serge Aurier's football journey is one of explosive talent and unwavering passion, often played on the edge. Bursting onto the scene at Toulouse, his powerful runs and tenacious defending quickly made him a target for bigger clubs. A move to Paris Saint-Germain saw him win multiple domestic titles, though his time there was also marked by disciplinary controversies. His Premier League spell with Tottenham Hotspur encapsulated his career: capable of brilliant, game-changing tackles and crosses, but equally prone to costly lapses in concentration. As a leader for the Ivory Coast, he embraced the pressure, captaining his nation and lifting the Africa Cup of Nations in 2015. His career later took him to Spain, Turkey, and England again, before a move to Iran, demonstrating a willingness to compete in diverse leagues. Aurier never offered sterile reliability; instead, he provided relentless intensity and moments of pure defensive force.
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.
Serge 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 Serge Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Serge'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
- Won the Africa Cup of Nations with the Ivory Coast in 2015.
- Captained the Ivory Coast national team on multiple occasions.
- Won two Ligue 1 titles, three Coupe de France, and three Coupe de la Ligue titles with Paris Saint-Germain.
- Made over 200 appearances in the English Premier League for Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest.
Did You Know?
His older brother, Christopher, is also a professional footballer who played for Toulouse.
He was named in the Ligue 1 Team of the Year for the 2013–14 season.
He initially played as a winger in his youth before converting to a right-back.
He has a distinctive tattoo of a lion on his chest, representing the Ivory Coast's 'Les Éléphants' nickname.
“I play with my heart on my sleeve; that fire is what gets me through the battle.”
