Euro 2016: 'Immigrant' players in France's squad

#6 Paul Pogba – Guinea

His brothers represent Guinea, but Pogba opted for France

Paul Pogba was born in Lagny-sur-Marne, Seine-et-Marne, France, about 50 miles north of Paris. Born to Guinean parents who immigrated to France, he is the youngest of three, with two older twin brothers — Florentin and Mathias — who both ply their trade in football as well.

Florentin, the eldest, currently plays for French club Saint-Étienne, while Mathias plays for Scottish Premiership side Partick Thistle. While Paul has opted to play for France, his twin brothers continue to play for Guinea.

Already one of the best midfielders in the world at 22, Paul Pogba began his football career at age six for local club US Roissy-en-Brie before a move to professional football with Le Havre came calling. After a couple good seasons with the Le Havre youth team, Pogba decided on a transfer to Manchester United amid much controversy.

His time at Old Trafford under then manager Sir Alex Ferguson was less than fruitful, causing much frustration. Pogba’s big break came upon his arrival in Turin. Immediately put into the first team at Juventus, Pogba’s impact on the team’s performances has been brilliant, his natural talent and ability on full display every game, helping the Italian giants to a historic fourth straight Scudetto title and a Champions League final during his 4 successful years at the club so far.