Florentin Pogba: A look at the career and profile of ATK Mohun Bagan's newest signing | OneFootball

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·27 June 2022

Florentin Pogba: A look at the career and profile of ATK Mohun Bagan's newest signing

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Indian Super League (ISL) sideATK Mohun Bagan created headlines on Saturday when they announced the signing of Florentin Pogbafrom FC Sochaux-Montbeliard ahead of the upcoming 2022-23 season.

Florentin who is the brother of France superstar, Paul Pogba is a statement signing for the Mariners considering that he has vast experience, having played in several countries like France, Turkey and the United States of America.


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Who is Florentin Pogba?

Florentin Pogba is the brother of France superstar, Paul Pogba and was born in Conakry, the capital and largest city of Guinea. However, when he was just eight months old, his family moved to France and settled in the eastern suburbs of Paris in a commune called Roissy-en-Brie.

Florentin Pogba's career graph

The centre-back has had a journeyman career so far, having played in a number of leagues across the world ranging from France to the United States of America. The 31-year-old started his career with Sedan and since then played for the likes of Saint-Etienne, Genclerbirligi, Atalanta United, Sochaux and now ATK Mohun Bagan.

Florentin Pogba's is an Arsenal fan

Pogba is known to a big fan of the Gunners, having fallen in love with the club after watching the 'INVINCIBLES' go unbeaten in the 2003/04 season.

"Arsenal are the club of my heart. I've supported them ever since the Invincibles - what a team! The downside of being a professional is you rarely get a chance to go to watch other teams so I've never actually been to the Emirates. But one day I will, hopefully," Pogba said back in 2017.

The 31-year-old is a highly experienced centre-back with vast experience of playing in a number of leagues across Europe. Pogba will add steel, bite and a know how to the ATK Mohun Bagan side as they look to challenge for the Indian Super League (ISL) title in the upcoming season.

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