Jérémy Ménez

Jérémy Ménez is a winger, born on 7 May 1987 in the city of Longjumeau (France).

Jérémy’s youth career started in 1994 which lasted over a year at the youth club CA Vitry. Since 1995 till 2000 the footballer studied at CFF Paris academy where he also played for the club’s youth team. In 2000 the player moved to CSF Brétigny and spent there one year until he was noticed by Sochaux scouts. The scouts offered education at the club’s academy to a young winger. Jérémy accepted the offer and studied there French club academy until 2004.

In 2004 the football player was called up to sign his first professional contract with Sochaux. In the summer of 2004 the winger was officially promoted to the first team. Over a period of two seasons Jérémy participated practically in all matches. Despite his young age Ménez was allowed to play on the wings. Step-by-step the footballer gained self-confidence and acquired a key position in the major squad. During two years the French featured in 55 matches and netted 7 goals.

In 2006 Jérémy continued his career at AS Monaco FC where he also became an effective element of the starting lineup. Over a period of two years the winger appeared in 57 matches and distinguished himself by scoring 14 goals.

In 2008 the football player was called up to one of the strongest Italian football clubs in Serie A – Roma. Ménez was glad to change the setting furthermore those changes were for the better. Since 2008 till 2011 the winger played for Italian club. He participated in numerous matches being a major player of the team. Yet Jérémy frequently appeared on the pitch as a substitute. For three years spent in Roma the footballer scored 7 goals in 84 appearances.

In 2011 Ménez continued his professional career at his native French FC Paris Saint-Germain where he was accorded a hearty welcome. Parisian club paid €8 million fee for the player and signed Jérémy to a three-year contract.

In the summer 2014 the winger moved to AC Milan.

From 2002 till 2008 the player represented his motherland at all levels of French youth international. Altogether he participated in 49 youth team matches and netted 27 goals. Since 2010 Jérémy Ménez has been periodically called up to the France national football team.