Warren Zaire-Emery Career, Family, Stats, and Net Worth

Warren Zaire-Emery is a professional football player, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the club level and France at the international level. He primarily plays as a midfielder and at 18 years old, he is regarded as one of the most promising youngsters in French football.

Zaire-Emery started his career at Aubervilliers, a club that plays in the fourth tier of French football. He then moved to PSG’s academy and went on to join the senior team of the club as well.

At the international level, he’s played for multiple youth teams for France and also captained the U21 side. He made his senior debut in 2023.

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Warren Zaire-Emery Early Life

The Frenchman was born on March 8, 2006, in Montreuil, France. He started playing football at the age of 4 for Aubervilliers in France. He got his license with the club in 2011 after he became five years old.

Zaire-Emery stayed with the club for three years before his impressive performances saw PSG sign him for their academy at the age of eight.

Club Career

At PSG, Zaire-Emery was so impressive that he used to play for youth teams above his age. For example, at 15 years old, he competed with PSG’s U19 side in the 2021-22 season. He was a key player for them as well. He registered one goal and one assist in a crucial 3-2 win over Club Brugge, helping his side qualify for the Round of 16 of the UEFA Youth League.

Zaire-Emery’s rapid progression saw Mauricio Pochettino call him up for the first team in the 2021-22 season at the age of 15 but he didn’t play. He made his senior debut in 2022 under new manager Christophe Galtier in a 2-0 win over Quevilly-Rouen in a friendly.

He signed his first professional contract that year and made his competitive debut in a 5-0 win over Clermont in Ligue 1. He became the youngest-ever player to feature for PSG at 16 years and 151 days.

He eventually also became the youngest starter, youngster starter in Ligue 1, youngest goal scorer, and youngest player to feature in the Champions League all for PSG. The Parisians won the Ligue 1 title that season.

Warren Zaire-Emery then became a key part of PSG’s squad in the 2023-24 season under new manager Luis Enrique. He made 43 appearances across competitions, starting 36 of those games. He also scored three goals and contributed seven assists in that time.

He won the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year award as PSG won the title again.

International Career

Warren Zaire-Emery first played for France for their U17 side in the U17 Euros in 2022. He scored two goals as they won the trophy. He then moved to the U21 side in 2023 and was also named the captain by then-manager Thierry Henry.

The midfielder made his senior debut for France in November 2023 in a massive 14-0 win over Gibraltar in the UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers. He also scored in the match. He was also part of France’s squad at Euro 2024 where they reached the semi-finals but he didn’t feature in any match.

Warren Zaire-Emery Family

Zaire-Emery was born to Franck Emery and Gessie Zaire. His father Franck was a footballer as well and played for Red Star Football Club in Seine-Saint-Denis in France. He reportedly has three siblings – Wesley, William, and Wayne.

He is also close to his two grandmothers Ghislaine Emery and Marie-Hortensia Zaire.

Warren Zaire-Emery Height – 1.78 m

Warren Zaire-Emery Age – 18 (Birthday – March 8, 2006)

Warren Zaire-Emery Religion – Christianity

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Warren Zaire-Emery Stats

Warren Zaire-Emery Net Worth

The young midfielder earns around €8,400,000 per annum wages at PSG. His current contract will expire in 2029.

FAQs

Q. What nationality is Zaire-Emery?

A. French

Q. Who is the youngest player in PSG history?

A. Warren Zaire-Emery – 16 years and 151 days

Q. How many goals has Zaire Emery scored?

A. He has scored five senior goals for PSG and one senior goal for France.

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