Mathias Pogba

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Mathias Pogba

| image = Mathias Pogba.jpg

| image_size =

| caption = Pogba at a 2018 FIFA World Cup match

| fullname = Mathias Fassou Pogba{{Cite news |title=Professional retain list & free transfers 2012/13 |url=http://www.football-league.co.uk/staticFiles/4e/bd/0,,10794~179534,00.pdf |publisher=The Football League |date=18 May 2013 |page=34 |access-date=25 June 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130717125933/http://www.football-league.co.uk/staticFiles/4e/bd/0%2C%2C10794~179534%2C00.pdf |archive-date=17 July 2013 }}

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|8|19|df=y}}

| birth_place = Conakry, Guinea

| height = 1.91 m{{cite web |title=Pogba |url=https://www.cdmanchegociudadreal.es/player/m-pogba/ |website=C.D. Manchego Ciudad Real |access-date=24 September 2019 |language=es}}

| position = Forward

| currentclub =

| clubnumber =

| youthyears1 = 2007–2009

| youthclubs1 = Celta

| years1 = 2009–2010

| clubs1 = Quimper

| caps1 = 19

| goals1 = 2

| years2 = 2010–2012

| clubs2 = Wrexham

| caps2 = 66

| goals2 = 15

| years3 = 2012–2014

| clubs3 = Crewe Alexandra

| caps3 = 56

| goals3 = 17

| years4 = 2014–2015

| clubs4 = Pescara

| caps4 = 4

| goals4 = 0

| years5 = 2015

| clubs5 = Crawley Town

| caps5 = 17

| goals5 = 2

| years6 = 2015–2016

| clubs6 = Partick Thistle

| caps6 = 30

| goals6 = 2

| years7 = 2016–2017

| clubs7 = Sparta Rotterdam

| caps7 = 14

| goals7 = 4

| years8 = 2016–2017

| clubs8 = Sparta Rotterdam B

| caps8 = 2

| goals8 = 2

| years9 = 2018–2019

| clubs9 = Tours

| caps9 = 5

| goals9 = 0

| years10 = 2018–2019

| clubs10 = Tours B

| caps10 = 3

| goals10 = 2

| years11 = 2019–2020

| clubs11 = Manchego Ciudad Real

| caps11 = 15

| goals11 = 2

| years12 = 2020

| clubs12 = Lorca

| caps12 = 7

| goals12 = 3

| years13 = 2020

| clubs13 = Racing Murcia

| caps13 = 0

| goals13 = 0

| years14 = 2021

| clubs14 = Tabor Sežana

| caps14 = 1

| goals14 = 0

| years15 = 2021–2022

| clubs15 = Belfort

| caps15 = 12

| goals15 = 0

| nationalyears1 = 2013–2017

| nationalteam1 = Guinea

| nationalcaps1 = 5

| nationalgoals1 = 0

| club-update = 18:15, 8 April 2022 (UTC)

}}

Mathias Fassou Pogba (born 19 August 1990) is a Guinean former professional footballer who played as a forward. His twin brother Florentin and younger brother Paul are also professional footballers.

Having started his career as a youth at Celta Vigo, Pogba played briefly for Quimper in France before following his brother Paul to the United Kingdom, where he played for Wrexham and Crewe Alexandra. After four years in the English leagues, he moved to Italian Serie B side Pescara in 2014, but returned to England with Crawley Town only a few months later. After short spells at Scotland's Partick Thistle and in the Netherlands at Sparta Rotterdam, he joined Tours in September 2018. During the 2019–20 season, he played in Spain for both Manchego and Lorca. Pogba has also played five times for the Guinea national team since his debut in 2013.

In December 2024, Pogba was sentenced to three years in prison, with two years suspended, for attempted extortion of €13 million ($13.5 million) from his brother Paul Pogba.{{cite news |title=France footballer Paul Pogba’s brother among six sentenced to prison in extortion case |url=https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20241219-france-footballer-paul-pogba-brother-among-six-sentenced-prison-extortion-case |access-date=19 December 2024 |work=France 24 |date=19 December 2024}}

Club career

=Early career=

After growing up in Paris, Pogba joined the youth system at Spanish side Celta Vigo along with his twin brother Florentin.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/story-16510616-detail/story.html|title=Mathias Pogba says "Spanish" style of play drew him to Gresty Road|website=thisisstaffordshire.co.uk |date=12 July 2012 |access-date=18 August 2012}} The pair left the club in 2009, with Pogba stating his time there was difficult due to language barriers, living abroad and being away from his family.{{cite news|title=Meet Mathias, Paul's brother and one of three in the footballing family Pogba|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/may/02/mathias-paul-pogba-crawley-town-league-one-coventry|newspaper=The Guardian|date=2 May 2015|access-date=26 August 2015}} He returned to France to join fourth division side Quimper, scoring twice in the league during one season at the club. While at the club, he lived with Algerian international Riyad Mahrez.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35688719|title=Riyad Mahrez: Leicester forward's journey to top of Premier League|date=10 March 2016|access-date=10 March 2016|author=Steve Crossman|work=BBC Sport}}

=Wrexham=

In September 2010, Pogba joined Conference National side Wrexham after a successful trial spell in August 2010.{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wrexham/8928499.stm |title=Wrexham trial for striker Mathias Pogba |work=BBC Sport |date=19 August 2010 |access-date=18 August 2012}}{{cite web |url=http://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10311~2168461,00.html |title=Pogba Available For The First Team |publisher=Wrexham F.C. |date=28 September 2010 |access-date=26 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101002040256/http://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10311~2168461%2C00.html |archive-date=2 October 2010 |url-status=dead }}

Pogba made his Wrexham debut seven days later, coming on as a substitute for Curtis Obeng in the 75th minute, in a 0–0 draw against Fleetwood Town.{{cite news|title=Wrexham 0–0 Fleetwood Town|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9041551.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=5 October 2010|access-date=26 August 2015}} It took until 3 January 2011 for Pogba to score his first Wrexham goal, in a 2–0 win over Bath City.{{cite news|title=Wrexham 2–0 Bath City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9313986.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=3 January 2011|access-date=26 August 2015}} Pogba then scored two goals in two games against Cambridge United{{cite news|title=Blue Square Bet Premier: Cambridge United 1 Wrexham FC 3|url=http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/blue-square-bet-premier-cambridge-2736747|publisher=Daily Post|date=22 January 2011|access-date=26 August 2015}} and Mansfield Town.{{cite news|title=Mansfield Town 1–2 Cambridge United|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9376642.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=29 January 2011|access-date=26 August 2015}} His fourth goal later came on 22 February 2011, in a 1–0 win over Wimbledon.{{cite news|title=AFC Wimbledon 0–1 Wrexham|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9401869.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=22 February 2011|access-date=26 August 2015}} His scoring form in January soon led Pogba to sign a new contract, keeping him at the club until 2012.{{cite news|title=Mathias Pogba and Jay Harris in for long haul at Wrexham FC|url=http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/mathias-pogba-jay-harris-long-2737285|publisher=Daily Post|date=29 January 2011|access-date=26 August 2015}} Pogba made 29 appearances and scored four times in his first season at Wrexham.

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In the 2011–12 season, Pogba played in the first two games, but was then dropped for two matches, due to an off-the-pitch issue.{{cite news|title=Wrexham bid to extend their unbeaten run|url=http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/wrexham-bid-extend-unbeaten-run-2689356|publisher=Daily Post|date=23 August 2011|access-date=26 August 2015}} He returned to the first team against Alfreton Town and scored his first goal of the season in a 4–1 win.{{cite news|title=Alfreton Town 1–4 Wrexham|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14672141|work=BBC Sport|date=27 August 2011|access-date=26 August 2015}} By the end of December, Pogba had scored a further six times (against Grimsby Town,{{cite news|title=Grimsby Town 1–3 Wrexham|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14958322.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=24 September 2011|access-date=26 August 2015}} Hayes & Yeading United,{{cite news|title=Hayes & Yeading 0–2 Wrexham|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15140920.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=7 October 2011|access-date=26 August 2015}} Luton Town,{{cite news|title=Luton Town 0–1 Wrexham|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15252339.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=17 April 2011|access-date=26 August 2015}} Lincoln City.{{cite news|title=Wrexham 2–1 Lincoln City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15704972.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=18 November 2011|access-date=26 August 2015}} and two against Gateshead){{cite news|title=Wrexham 2–1 Gateshead|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16123583.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=16 December 2011|access-date=26 August 2015}} in 22 appearances. After being sidelined for two games due to fitness,{{cite news|title=Tamworth v Wrexham FC: We're focused on league says Andy Morrell|url=http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/tamworth-v-wrexham-fc-were-2672612|publisher=Daily Post|date=14 January 2012|access-date=26 August 2015}} Pogba made his return against Forest Green Rovers, only to be sidelined for the third time after suffering an ankle injury.{{cite news|title=Wrexham FC manager Andy Morrell backs Dean Keates to keep taking penalties|url=http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/wrexham-fc-manager-andy-morrell-2673813|publisher=Daily Post|date=26 January 2012|access-date=26 August 2015}} On his return, Pogba scored in a 4–1 win over Hayes & Yeading United on 18 February 2012.{{cite news|title=Wrexham 4–1 Hayes & Yeading|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16994821|work=BBC Sport|date=18 February 2012|access-date=26 August 2015}} He later added three more goals (against Ebbsfleet United,{{cite news|title=Ebbsfleet United 0–5 Wrexham|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17268010|work=BBC Sport|date=13 March 2012|access-date=26 August 2015}} Darlington{{cite news|title=Darlington 2–4 Wrexham|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17441562|work=BBC Sport|date=27 March 2012|access-date=26 August 2015}} and Braintree Town).{{cite news|title=Wrexham 5–1 Braintree Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17795616|work=BBC Sport|date=27 April 2012|access-date=26 August 2015}} He was voted the club's young player of the year during the 2011–12 season.{{cite news|title=Neil Ashton cleans up at Wrexham FC's player of the year awards|url=http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/neil-ashton-cleans-up-wrexham-2664816|publisher=Daily Post|date=23 April 2012|access-date=26 August 2015}}

Out of contract at the end of the year, Pogba was offered a new two-year deal by the club,{{cite news|title=Dean Keates and Rob Ogleby sign new Wrexham contracts|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18278423|work=BBC Sport|date=31 May 2012|access-date=26 August 2015}} which he rejected in a bid to play football at a higher level. Wrexham boss Andy Morrell criticised Pogba's handling of the situation, describing him as "disrespectful" to the club after not informing them of his intention to leave until 48-hours before the start of the club's pre-season.{{Cite web |url=http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport-news/wrexham-fc/2012/07/03/wrexham-fc-boss-andy-morrell-accuses-mathias-pogba-of-disrespect-55578-31310973/ |title=Wrexham boss Andy Morrell accuses Mathias Pogba of disrespect |publisher=Daily Post |date=3 July 2012 |access-date=18 August 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130420015852/http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport-news/wrexham-fc/2012/07/03/wrexham-fc-boss-andy-morrell-accuses-mathias-pogba-of-disrespect-55578-31310973/ |archive-date=20 April 2013}}

=Crewe Alexandra=

After leaving Wrexham, Pogba signed for Crewe Alexandra on 7 July 2012 on a two-year deal.{{cite web|url=http://www.crewealex.net/page/NewsDetail/0,,10414~2834458,00.html |title=Crewe Sign Wrexham's Pogba |publisher=Crewe Alexandra F.C. |date=6 July 2012 |access-date=26 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120709015716/http://www.crewealex.net/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10414~2834458%2C00.html |archive-date=9 July 2012 |url-status=dead }} After scoring eight goals in 11 pre-season friendly matches, Pogba was given the number 9 shirt ahead of the new season.{{cite web|url=http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/squad-numbers-announced-259207.aspx|title=Squad Numbers 2012/13|publisher=Crewe Alexandra F.C|date=31 July 2012|access-date=26 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120731031739/http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/squad-numbers-announced-259207.aspx|archive-date=31 July 2012 |url-status=live}}

Pogba quickly made an impact when he scored twice on his debut against Hartlepool in a League Cup first round tie on 11 August.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19123990|title=Crewe Alexandra 5–0 Hartlepool United|publisher=BBC|date=11 August 2012 |access-date=12 August 2012}} A week later, he scored on his league debut, notching a 78th minute consolation in a 2–1 defeat to Notts County,{{cite news|title=Crewe 1–2 Notts County|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19221572|work=BBC Sport|access-date=19 August 2012}} which Pogba scored two weeks later, in a 5–1 loss against Brentford.{{cite news|title=Brentford 5–1 Crewe Alexandra|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19304212|work=BBC Sport|date=24 August 2012|access-date=26 August 2015}} However, Pogba suffered a knee injury that kept him out of action for the most of September.{{cite web|url=http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/pogba-boost-371849.aspx|title=Pogba Boost|publisher=Crewe Alexandra F.C.|date=17 September 2012|access-date=26 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150826201027/http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/pogba-boost-371849.aspx|archive-date=26 August 2015|url-status=live}} He made his first team return, coming on as a substitute for A-Jay Leitch-Smith in the 62nd minute, in a 1–0 loss against Milton Keynes Dons on 29 September 2012.{{cite news|title=Milton Keynes Dons 1–0 Crewe Alexandra|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19684396|work=BBC Sport|date=29 September 2012|access-date=26 August 2015}} By the end of December, Pogba scored four more league goals in 20 appearances (against Doncaster Rovers,{{cite news|title=Doncaster 0–2 Crewe Alexandra|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20134451|work=BBC Sport|date=5 November 2012|access-date=26 August 2015}} Colchester United,{{cite news|title=Crewe Alexandra 3–2 Colchester|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20190073|work=BBC Sport|date=9 November 2012|access-date=26 August 2015}} Sheffield United{{cite news|title=Sheffield Utd 3–3 Crewe Alexandra|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20308177|work=BBC Sport|date=19 November 2012|access-date=26 August 2015}} and Oldham Athletic),{{cite news|title=Oldham 1–2 Crewe Alexandra|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20822928|work=BBC Sport|date=29 August 2012|access-date=26 August 2015}} while scoring two more goals in separate cup competitions against Wycombe Wanderers{{cite news|title=Crewe Alexandra 4–1 Wycombe|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20107461|work=BBC Sport|date=1 November 2012|access-date=26 August 2015}} and Doncaster Rovers.{{cite news|title=Penalty joy for Crewe Alex as they send Doncaster Rovers out of Johnstone's Paint Trophy|url=http://www.crewechronicle.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/penalty-joy-crewe-alex-send-5599258|publisher=Crewe Chronicle|date=4 December 2012|access-date=26 August 2015}} After two months without scoring, Pogba ended his goal drought when he scored in a 2–1 loss against Bournemouth on 12 February 2013.{{cite news|title=Crewe Alexandra 1–2 Bournemouth|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21332825|work=BBC Sport|date=12 February 2013|access-date=26 August 2015}} Pogba later added four more goals - one each against Portsmouth,{{cite news|title=Crewe Alexandra 1–2 Portsmouth|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21556921|work=BBC Sport|date=2 March 2013|access-date=26 August 2015}} and Colchester United and a brace against MK Dons.{{cite news|title=Crewe Alexandra 2–1 Milton Keynes Dons|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21751470|work=BBC Sport|date=19 March 2013|access-date=26 August 2015}} However, Pogba suffered a torn thigh that sidelined him for the rest of the season, resulting him having an operation.{{cite web|url=http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/davis-to-check-on-injury-concerns-762048.aspx|title=Davis To Check On Injury Concerns|publisher=Crewe Alexandra F.C.|date=9 April 2013|access-date=26 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150826204653/http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/davis-to-check-on-injury-concerns-762048.aspx|archive-date=26 August 2015|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/pogba-has-thigh-op-806948.aspx|title=Pogba Has Thigh Op|publisher=Crewe Alexandra F.C.|date=7 May 2013|access-date=26 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130719005751/http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/pogba-has-thigh-op-806948.aspx|archive-date=19 July 2013 |url-status=live}} Despite missing out for the Football League Trophy Final and the club's promotion to League One, Pogba made 41 appearances and scoring 16 times (making him the club's top scorer of the 2012–13 season) in all competitions.

Ahead of the 2013–14 season, the club's head physio Rob Sharp expected Pogba to be fit for the start of pre-season friendlies.{{cite web|url=http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/pogba-expected-to-be-fit-873637.aspx|title=Pogba Expected To Be Fit|publisher=Crewe Alexandra F.C.|date=20 June 2013|access-date=26 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622062617/http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/pogba-expected-to-be-fit-873637.aspx|archive-date=22 June 2013 |url-status=live}} Pogba was included in five pre-season matches still in shirt number 9.{{cite web|url=http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/new-squad-numbers-revealed-925337.aspx|title=New Squad Numbers Revealed|publisher=Crewe Alexandra F.C.|date=18 July 2013|access-date=26 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150826205935/http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/new-squad-numbers-revealed-925337.aspx|archive-date=26 August 2015|url-status=live}} However, he sustained a medial ligament injury to his right knee during a 2–0 defeat to a Manchester United XI.{{cite web|url=http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/alex-suffer-pogba-blow-962872.aspx|title=Alex Suffer Pogba Blow|publisher=Crewe Alexandra F.C.|date=2 August 2013|access-date=26 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150826210223/http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/alex-suffer-pogba-blow-962872.aspx|archive-date=26 August 2015|url-status=live}} It was announced that he would be out for at least three months.{{cite web|url=http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/pogba-out-for-months-980515.aspx|title=Pogba Out For Months|publisher=Crewe Alexandra F.C.|date=9 August 2013|access-date=26 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150826210255/http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/pogba-out-for-months-980515.aspx|archive-date=26 August 2015|url-status=live}} By the end of October, Pogba returned to light training under supervision from the club's head physio and conditioning coach.{{cite web|url=http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/pogba-green-light-1144103.aspx|title=Pogba Green Light|publisher=Crewe Alexandra F.C.|date=30 October 2013|access-date=26 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150826210606/http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/pogba-green-light-1144103.aspx|archive-date=26 August 2015|url-status=live}} While regaining his fitness, Pogba signed a contract extension with the club, keeping him at the club until 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/pogba-contract-extended-1219861.aspx|title=Pogba Contract Extended|publisher=Crewe Alexandra F.C.|date=6 December 2013|access-date=26 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131209002722/http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/pogba-contract-extended-1219861.aspx|archive-date=9 December 2013 |url-status=live}} By the end of December, he returned to full training to maintain his fitness.{{cite web|url=http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/new-year-return-for-pogs-1252077.aspx|title=New Year Return For Pogs|publisher=Crewe Alexandra F.C.|date=23 December 2013|access-date=26 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150826211221/http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/new-year-return-for-pogs-1252077.aspx|archive-date=26 August 2015|url-status=live}} Pogba made his first team return, coming on as a substitute for Leitch-Smith in the 62nd minute, in a 4–2 loss against Rotherham United on 11 January 2014.{{cite news|title=Rotherham United 4–2 Crewe Alexandra|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25601023|work=BBC Sport|date=11 January 2014|access-date=26 August 2015}} He then scored his first goal of the 2013–14 season, in a 3–3 draw against Bradford City on 8 February 2014{{cite news|title=Bradford City 3–3 Crewe Alexandra|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25994428|work=BBC Sport|date=8 February 2014|access-date=26 August 2015}} and scored two weeks later, in a 3–1 win over Port Vale.{{cite news|title=Port Vale 1–3 Crewe Alexandra|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26202284|work=BBC Sport|date=22 February 2014|access-date=26 August 2015}} On 22 March 2014, he scored his third goal of the season, in a 3–1 win over Gillingham.{{cite news|title=Gillingham 1–3 Crewe Alexandra|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26589589|work=BBC Sport|date=22 March 2014|access-date=26 August 2015}} Pogba later added two more goals towards the final month of the season (against Shrewsbury Town{{cite news|title=Shrewsbury Town 1–3 Crewe Alexandra|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26983135|work=BBC Sport|date=18 April 2014|access-date=26 August 2015}} and Preston).{{cite news|title=Crewe Alexandra 2–1 Preston North End|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27167679|work=BBC Sport|date=3 May 2014|access-date=26 August 2015}} Despite an injury-hit 2013–14 season, he made 22 appearances and scored five times.

Ahead of the 2014–15 season, manager Steve Davis was determined that Pogba could play as a central striker,{{cite web|url=http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/pogs-could-have-central-role-1710198.aspx|title=Pogs Could Have Central Role|publisher=Crewe Alexandra F.C.|date=2 July 2014|access-date=26 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812203732/http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/pogs-could-have-central-role-1710198.aspx|archive-date=12 August 2014 |url-status=live}} but Pogba wanted to leave Crewe despite the club's attempt to persuade him to stay.{{cite news|title=Davis: Pogba wanted out|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/21425/9399009/davis-pogba-wanted-out|publisher=Sky Sports|date=29 August 2014|access-date=26 August 2015}} Crewe accepted a bid from Pescara.{{cite news|title=Crewe Alexandra: Mathias Pogba exit will raise transfer funds|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28546641|access-date=4 August 2014|work=BBC Sport|date=29 July 2014}} Pogba later explained in The Guardian that he wanted to leave Crewe to step up to new challenges.

=Pescara=

Pogba signed for Serie B team Pescara in July 2014, joining his brother Paul of Juventus in Italy for an undisclosed fee.{{cite news|title=Mathias Pogba has joined Serie B side Pescara Calcio for Undisclosed Fee|url=http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/pogba-completes-pescara-move-1801892.aspx|access-date=4 August 2014|work=Crewe Alex Net|date=4 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812183926/http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/pogba-completes-pescara-move-1801892.aspx|archive-date=12 August 2014 |url-status=live}} He made his Pescara debut on 28 September 2014, coming on as a substitute for Matteo Politano in the 84th minute, in a 2–1 loss against Catania.{{cite news|title=Catania, finalmente la prima vittoria: Pescara battuto 2–1|url=http://www.si24.it/2014/09/28/serie-b-prima-vittoria-per-il-catania-pescara-battuto-2-1/67762/|publisher=Si24|language=it|date=28 September 2014|access-date=26 August 2015}} After six months at the club, Pogba was released by Pescara, after four appearances and no goals.{{cite news|title=Pescara, a volte ritornano in biancazzurro: attesa oggi la firma di Andrea Rossi|url=http://www.abruzzo24ore.tv/news/Pescara-a-volte-ritornano-in-biancazzurro-attesa-oggi-la-firma-di-Andrea-Rossi/150665.htm|publisher=Abruzzo 24ore.tv|language=it|date=20 January 2015|access-date=26 August 2015}} He said that his time at Pescara was not good, as the manager Marco Baroni did not see him play and rarely talked.

= Crawley Town =

Pogba signed for League One team Crawley Town on 4 February 2015 after his release by Pescara.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31133511|title=Mathias Pogba: Crawley Town sign former Crewe striker|work=BBC Sport|date=4 February 2015|access-date=4 February 2015}} Three days after signing for the club, he made his Crawley Town debut, in a 2–1 loss against Yeovil Town.{{cite news|title=Yeovil Town 2–1 Crawley Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31070825|work=BBC Sport|date=7 February 2015|access-date=26 August 2015}} He scored his first goal for Crawley Town during a 4–3 defeat to Peterborough United on 25 April 2015, ending a 15-game run without scoring.{{cite news|title=Peterborough United 4–3 Crawley Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32362378|work=BBC Sport|date=25 April 2015|access-date=26 August 2015}} Pogba scored once more in the last game of the season, a 2–1 defeat to Coventry City which resulted in Crawley's relegation from League One. Days later, he left the club.{{Citation needed|date=August 2015}}

=Partick Thistle=

On 3 August 2015, Pogba signed a one-year contract with Scottish Premiership side Partick Thistle, with an option to extend by a further year.{{cite web|title=Mathias Pogba Signs|url=http://ptfc.co.uk/news/2015-2016/august_2015/mathias_pogba_signs|website=www.ptfc.co.uk|publisher=Partick Thistle F.C.|access-date=3 August 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150806224658/http://ptfc.co.uk/news/2015-2016/august_2015/mathias_pogba_signs|archive-date=6 August 2015}} He made his Partick Thistle debut, coming on as a substitute for Steven Lawless in the 50th minute, in a 2–1 loss against Celtic five days later.{{cite news|title=Partick Thistle 0–2 Celtic|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33750477|work=BBC Sport|date=9 August 2015|access-date=26 August 2015}} Pogba scored his first Partick Thistle goal in a 1–1 draw with Hamilton on 24 October 2015.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34558394 Partick Thistle 1–1 Hamilton], BBC Sport, 24 October 2015. Retrieved: 25 October 2015. He scored his second Partick Thistle goal against the same opponents on 19 March 2016, in a 2–1 victory at New Douglas Park.{{cite web|title=Hamilton Academical v Partick Thistle |url=https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-fixture/hamilton-academical-v-partick-thistle-19th-march-2016/#match-report|publisher=Partick Thistle F.C.|date=19 March 2016|access-date=16 September 2016}}

Pogba scored his first goal of the 2016–17 season in a 4–1 Scottish League Cup win over Stenhousemuir.{{cite web|title=Stenhousemuir v Partick Thistle – 26th July 2016|url=https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-fixture/stenhousemuir-v-partick-thistle/#match-report|publisher=Partick Thistle F.C.|date=26 July 2016|access-date=16 September 2016}} On 31 August 2016, he was released from his contract by mutual consent.{{cite web|title=Deadline day departures|url=https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/deadline-day-departures/|publisher=Partick Thistle F.C.|date=31 August 2016|access-date=16 September 2016}}

=Sparta Rotterdam=

On 31 August 2016, Pogba signed a one-year contract with Eredivisie side Sparta Rotterdam.{{cite web |title=Sparta Rotterdam heeft Pogba te strikken |url=https://www.voetbalkrant.com/nieuws/2016-08-31/mathias-pogba-broer-van-paul-tekent-bij-sparta-rotterdam |website=Voetbalkrant.com |access-date=28 September 2021 |language=nl |date=31 August 2016}} He made his Sparta debut on 27 November 2016 in a 2–2 draw with Roda.{{Cite web|url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/debuut-pogba-inspireert-sparta-tot-comeback-tegen-roda-jc|title =Debuut Pogba inspireert Sparta tot comeback tegen Roda JC|date=27 November 2016|language=nl|access-date=28 September 2021}} Pogba scored his first goal for Sparta on 5 March 2017 in the first minute of the game against Feyenoord.{{cite web |title=Sparta Rotterdam – Feyenoord 1:0 (Eredivisie 2016/2017, 25. Round) |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/report/eredivisie-2016-2017-sparta-rotterdam-feyenoord/ |website=worldfootball.net |access-date=28 September 2021 |language=en}}

In August 2018, Pogba trialled with German third-tier side KFC Uerdingen. The trial, however, was cut short after one day with coach Stefan Krämer stating that Pogba, following an injury, was not in the physical shape required to be of any help to the club.{{cite news |title=Erfolgloses Probetraining: Kein Pogba in Uerdingen |url=https://www.kicker.de/erfolgloses-probetraining_kein-pogba-in-uerdingen-729510/artikel |access-date=15 August 2018 |work=kicker Online |date=15 August 2018 |language=de}}

=Tours=

In September 2018, Pogba joined French third tier side Tours.{{cite news |last1=Okeleji |first1=Oluwashina |title=Mathias Pogba to play in French third tier for Tours |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45664682 |access-date=27 September 2018 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=27 September 2018}}

=Manchego=

On 28 July 2019, Pogba completed a move to Spain's Manchego; a team in the Castilla–La Mancha group of the Tercera División.{{cite news |title=Mathías Pogba nuevo jugador del Manchego |url=https://www.cdmanchegociudadreal.es/mathias-pogba-nuevo-jugador-del-manchego/ |access-date=28 July 2019 |publisher=Manchego |date=28 July 2019}}

=Lorca=

On 1 January 2020, Pogba moved to Lorca. He was released six months later, on 1 July 2020.

= Racing Murcia =

On 7 August 2020, Pogba signed for Spanish Tercera División side Racing Murcia.{{cite news |title=El Racing Murcia presenta a Mathias Pogba como refuerzo de lujo |url=https://www.marca.com/futbol/mas-futbol/2020/08/07/5f2d6a7f46163f3cad8b45f6.html |access-date=9 October 2020 |work=Marca |date=7 August 2020 |language=es}}

= Tabor Sežana =

On 16 February 2021, Pogba joined Slovenian PrvaLiga team Tabor Sežana for the remainder of the 2020–21 season.{{cite web |title=Pogba uradno član Tabora |url=https://snportal.si/prva-liga/pogba-uradno-clan-tabora/ |website=Slovenski nogometni portal |access-date=16 February 2021 |language=sl-SI |date=16 February 2021}}

= Belfort =

On 10 August 2021, Pogba joined Championnat National 2 team Belfort for the 2021–22 season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.estrepublicain.fr/sport/2021/08/12/football-l-interview-du-nouveau-joueur-de-l-asm-belfort-mathias-pogba|title=Video . Football. L'interview du nouveau joueur de l'ASM Belfort Mathias Pogba|trans-title=Video. Football. ASM Belfort's new player Mathias Pogba interview.|access-date=6 September 2021|website=www.estrepublicain.fr|language=FR-fr}}

International career

Pogba made his debut for Guinea in an international friendly against Senegal in Paris on 5 February 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/pogs-makes-guinea-debut-641706.aspx|title=Pogs Makes Guinea Debut|publisher=Crewe Alexandra F.C.|date=6 February 2013|access-date=26 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130208145111/http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/pogs-makes-guinea-debut-641706.aspx|archive-date=8 February 2013 |url-status=live}} He came off the bench to play alongside twin brother Florentin Pogba for the final 30 minutes of Guinea's 1–1 draw.{{cite news|last=Smith|first=Peter|url=http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Crewe-Alexandra-Steve-Davis-delights-Mathias/story-18078343-detail/story.html#axzz2KDGOH0md|title=Crewe Alexandra: Steve Davis delights at Mathias Pogba's international pride|access-date=7 February 2013|newspaper=Evening Sentinel|date=7 February 2013}}

Personal life

Pogba has two brothers who are also professional footballers.{{cite news |title=Crewe Alex: Mathias Pogba could be Alex's new Dele Adebola

|author=Peter Morse |url=http://www.crewechronicle.co.uk/crewe-alex-fc/crewe-alex-fc-news/2012/07/25/crewe-alex-mathias-pogba-could-be-alex-s-new-dele-adebola-96135-31464802/ |newspaper=Crewe Chronicle |date=25 July 2012 |access-date=2 August 2012}} His twin brother, Florentin, plays for Belgian side R.E. Virton.{{cite web |last=Ward |first=Kenley |date=26 July 2024 |title=Pogba's brother signs for club owned by N'Golo Kante |url=https://dailysports.net/news/pogbas-brother-has-signed-for-the-club-that-owns-ngolo-kante/ |access-date=11 July 2022 |website=90min.com}} His younger brother, Paul, represents France national football team, and last played for Italian side Juventus.{{cite news |title=Pogba and Juventus agree to terminate contract |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cpvz7e2xn9vo |access-date=27 November 2024 |work=BBC Sport |date=15 November 2024}}

The Pogba brothers grew up in Paris. Mathias and Paul lived together while playing for Wrexham and Manchester United respectively.{{cite news|title=Partick Thistle new boy Mathias Pogba dreams of teaming up with brothers Paul and Florentin|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/partick-thistle-new-boy-mathias-6195659|newspaper=Daily Record|date=5 August 2015|access-date=26 August 2015}} Mathias was at the Stade de France watching his brother Paul play an international friendly against Germany when the Paris attacks occurred on 13 November 2015.Berry, Gavin (2015) [http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/partick-thistle-vow-rally-round-6837754 Partick Thistle vow to rally round Mathias Pogba after he is caught up in Paris terror attacks watching brother Paul], Daily Record, 16 November 2015.

In 2022, he was charged and detained over an alleged plot to extort money from his brother Paul, the France and Juventus midfielder. Paul filed a complaint with Turin prosecutors on 16 July 2022 claiming he was the target of a €13 million (£11.29 million) blackmail plot.{{Cite web |date=2022-09-18 |title=Pogba's brother charged over alleged extortion plot |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/62945056 |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |title=Paul Pogba's brother Mathias in custody over alleged £11m extortion attempt |url=https://uk-sport-web.prod.oceanusorigin.com/amp/football/news/11095/12700393/paul-pogbas-brother-mathias-in-custody-over-alleged-11m-extortion-attempt |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=Sky Sports |language=en}}{{Cite news |date=2022-09-17 |title=Paul Pogba's brother under investigation in extortion case, source says |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/paul-pogbas-brother-under-investigation-extortion-case-source-says-2022-09-17/ |access-date=2022-09-18}} Mathias Pogba was detained in September 2022 in connection with the case before being released under judicial review on 23 December 2022.{{cite news |title=Paul Pogba: Juventus midfielder considered retiring from football over blackmail plot |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66776892 |access-date=31 July 2024 |work=BBC Sport |date=11 September 2023}}{{Cite web |last1=Tomasovitch |first1=Geoffroy |last2=Décugis |first2=Jean-Michel |date=23 December 2023 |title=Affaire Pogba : Mathias, le frère de Paul, est sorti de prison |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/faits-divers/affaire-pogba-mathias-le-frere-de-paul-est-sorti-de-prison-23-12-2022-ISM7YTOCBRAYRPXDCWGQL7PLRA.php |access-date=2024-07-31 |website=leparisien.fr |language=fr-FR}} In June 2024, French prosecutors called for Pogba and fellow defendants to face trial on kidnap charges.{{cite news |title=Prosecutors call for Pogba's brother and others to face trial in kidnap case |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240612-prosecutors-call-for-pogba-s-brother-and-others-to-face-trial-in-kidnap-case |access-date=31 July 2024 |work=France 24 |date=12 June 2024}}{{cite news |last1=Nlebem |first1=Anthony |title=Pogba's brother Mathias to face trial in kidnap case |url=https://businessday.ng/sports/article/pogbas-brother-mathias-to-face-trial-in-kidnap-case/ |access-date=31 July 2024 |work=Business Day |date=13 June 2024}} In December 2024, Mathias Pogba was sentenced to three years in prison, with two years suspended, for the attempted extortion; he will serve a one-year sentence with an electronic bracelet rather than in prison. He was also fined €20,000. Five other defendants received sentences of up to eight years.