Matt Le Tissier
Football Icon & Commentator
Matthew "Matt" Le Tissier is a former Premier League and England footballer, a successful football pundit, panellist and columnist. Since his retirement, he has made his name as a regular on Sky Sports' Gillette Soccer Saturday, as well as working with Paddy Power, and a long-term ambassadorship with WhichBookie.
"One of the most respected players of Southampton's history"
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Matt signed at Southampton in 1986 and stayed for 16 years, the entirety of his career. He has exceptional technical skills and was voted PFA Young Player of the Year and was also the first midfielder to score 100 goals in the Premier League. His loyalty to Southampton gained him the nickname from fans of "Le God". He scored 209 goals in 540 appearances for the club and earned 8 caps for England from 1995 to 1998, retiring in 2002. Matt was an integral part of the Harry's Heroes cast for ITV in the 2019 and 2020 series, the former being nominated for a BAFTA. He also reached the final of ITV's Eternal Glory in 2015. Other notable TV appearances include Countdown and A Question of Sport.
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An articulate and exuberant sports speaker who is truly passionate about football, Matt Le Tissier is an exceptional speaker to address audiences at a wide range of events. He is also sought-after as an event host and after dinner speaker.