Jeremy Menez

Jeremy Menez (French pronunciation: ​[ʒe.ʁe.mi me.nɛz]; born 7 May 1987) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Italian Serie B club Reggina. Menez has been described as an ambidextrous, technically skilled, pacy playmaker.

Menez began his career spending time with various clubs in the Ile-de-France region such as the Centre de Formation de Paris and CSF Bretigny. In 2001, he secured a move to Sochaux and spent four years in the club's youth academy. In March 2004, Menez became the youngest professional football player in the history of Ligue 1 after signing a professional contract and made his professional debut in the 2004–05 season. With Sochaux, he played European football for the first time after participating in the 2004–05 edition of the UEFA Cup. After two seasons at the club, he joined Monaco. At Monaco, Menez developed into a playmaking midfielder under the tutelage of Brazilian manager Ricardo Gomes. After two successful seasons in Monaco, he signed for Serie A club Roma on a four-year contract. With Roma, Menez featured in the UEFA Champions League for the first time and scored 12 goals in over 100 appearances with the club. In July 2011, after three seasons with Roma, Menez returned to France signing a three-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain. He was then signed by A.C. Milan on a free transfer in June 2014, signing a three-year contract.

Menez is a former French youth international and has represented his nation at every level for which he was eligible. Prior to playing for the senior team, he played in the under-17 team that won the 2004 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship. Menez made his senior international debut in August 2010 in a friendly match against Norway. He represented his country at the Euro 2012.

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