Matthew Le Tissier

Soccer Player

Birthday October 14, 1968

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Guernsey

Age 56 years old

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About

Former attacking midfielder known for penalty taking who scored 161 goals for Southampton from 1986 to 2002 and played internationally for England from 1994 to 1997.

Before Fame

His youth career started in 1975 with Vale Recreation.

Trivia

He was voted the PFA Young Player of the Year in the 1989-1990 season.

Family Life

He has three children: Mitchell, Keeleigh, and Ava.

Associated With

England manager Glenn Hoddle overlooked Letissier for the 1998 World Cup team; Letissier was known for his ability to score on penalty kicks, and without him on the team England was eliminated in a penalty shootout.