Happy Birthday, Samuel Umtiti. Today isn't just another date on the calendar it's a moment to look back at the remarkable, sometimes unpredictable, but always inspiring journey of a player who left his mark on club football and carved his name permanently into France's history.
Umtiti's football story never moved in a straight, neat line. But from the very beginning, there was something special about him. He stepped into senior football with Lyon in 2012, a young defender who still looked a little shy but carried a calm confidence that showed up clearly on the pitch. And he didn't need long to prove himself. In his debut season, he helped Lyon lift the Coupe de France and the Trophee des Champions, a big start for a teenager still growing into his frame.
Ligue 1 took time to wish him a happy birthday via their official X account