Blaise Matuidi Biography: Age, Wife, Siblings, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Clubs, National Team & Awards

Blaise Matuidi is a renowned French former professional footballer known for his tenacious midfield play, winning major titles including the 2018 FIFA World Cup with France, multiple Ligue 1 championships with Paris Saint-Germain, and Serie A titles with Juventus.

His energetic style, strong tackling, and box-to-box contributions made him a key player for club and country before retiring in 2022.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Blaise Matuidi
• Born: April 9, 1987
• Age: 39 years old
• Birthplace: Toulouse, France
• Nationality: French
• Ethnicity: African descent
• Occupation: Former Footballer, Midfielder
• Height: 1.80 m
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Faria Rivelino and Élise Rivelino
• Siblings: 4
• Spouse: Isabelle Matuidi (m. 2017)
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $30 million USD

Early Life and Education

Blaise Matuidi was born on April 9, 1987, in Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, France. He was raised by his parents, Faria Rivelino (Angolan origin) and Élise Rivelino (Congolese origin), who emigrated to France seeking better opportunities after settling briefly in Belgium.

His father worked in clothes manufacturing and airport services. The family moved to the Parisian suburb of Fontenay-sous-Bois, where Blaise grew up as the youngest of five children.

He has four siblings, including brothers Emmanuel and Junior who influenced his early interest in football. He developed a passion for the sport watching Paris Saint-Germain and admiring players like Jay-Jay Okocha.

His ethnicity reflects African roots, and his religion is Christianity.

Formal education details are limited, but he joined youth academies early, including Clairefontaine from 2000 to 2003, focusing on football development rather than traditional schooling.

Career

Blaise Matuidi began his professional career at Troyes in 2004 before moving to Saint-Étienne in 2007, where he made over 130 appearances.

In 2011, he joined Paris Saint-Germain, becoming a cornerstone of the team with 295 appearances, 33 goals, and four Ligue 1 titles. He transferred to Juventus in 2017, contributing to three Serie A titles in 98 matches.

In 2020, he joined Inter Miami CF in MLS, playing until his retirement in 2022 after 36 appearances.

Internationally, he earned 84 caps for France from 2010, featuring in the 2014 and 2018 World Cups (winning in 2018), UEFA Euro 2016 (runner-up), and other tournaments.

Known for his work rate and versatility as a defensive or box-to-box midfielder, he retired to pursue investments, philanthropy via his foundation supporting youth through sports and education, and ventures like Origins Fund in consumer technology.

Awards and Nominations

• FIFA World Cup Winner (2018)
• Ligue 1 Titles (4 with PSG)
• Serie A Titles (3 with Juventus)
• French Player of the Year (2015)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @blaisematuidiofficiel

Personal Life

Blaise Matuidi has been married to Isabelle Matuidi since July 1, 2017. No past public relationships are widely documented.

He is a devoted family man, emphasizing providing for his family differently from his own upbringing. Details about children are kept private and listed as unknown.

Net Worth

Blaise Matuidi’s net worth is estimated at $30 million USD. His income derived primarily from high-earning football contracts, including peak salaries at PSG and Juventus (e.g., around 9 million EUR annually in earlier years), bonuses from titles and World Cup success, endorsements, and post-retirement ventures.