Thievy Bifouma
A Congolese-French forward whose electric pace and instinct for goal have lit up leagues from Spain to Iran, embodying the modern football journeyman.
Born 1992 (age 34)·Congolese-French footballer·Birthday: May 13·Millennials
Biography
Born in Paris to Congolese parents, Thievy Bifouma's football journey is a tale of raw talent seeking a permanent home. He emerged from Espanyol's academy in Barcelona, flashing promise with a debut goal that hinted at a bright future. His career, however, became a global odyssey, featuring spells in France, England, Spain, and Turkey, before finding a prolific groove in the Persian Gulf Pro League. More than a scorer, Bifouma is a symbol of adaptability, leveraging his physical gifts to impact games wherever he lands. His choice to represent the Congo national team, the Red Devils, adds an international chapter to a narrative defined by relentless movement and a consistent nose for the net.
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.
Thievy 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 Thievy Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Thievy'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
- Scored on his La Liga debut for RCD Espanyol against Real Betis in 2013.
- Became a key offensive player for Persepolis FC in Iran, helping them to domestic success.
- Earned multiple caps for the Congo national football team, representing his heritage.
Did You Know?
He is the cousin of another professional footballer, Romaric Bifouma.
His middle name, Guivane, is shared with his father.
He played for six different clubs across four countries in a five-year span between 2014 and 2019.
“I have played in many countries, but my heart always plays for Congo.”
