Neal Maupay Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts

Neal Maupay Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts

Our Biography of Neal Maupay tells you Facts about his Childhood Story, Early Life, Parents (French Dad and Argentine Mum), Family, Girlfriend/wife-to-be, Lifestyle, Net Worth and Personal Life.

In a nutshell, we present the history of the Football Genius, who is best known as “Neal”. Lifebogger begins from his early days to when he became famous as a striker.

To give you a taste of the engaging nature of Neal Maupay’s Bio, here is a pictorial summary of his life.

Neal Maupay Biography - From his Early Life to the moment of Fame.
Neal Maupay Biography – Lifebogger chronicles the ascent of football prodigy “Neal” from his early days to becoming a renowned striker. Enjoy a visual snapshot of Neal Maupay’s journey

Yes, everyone knows he has a keen eye for scoring goals, and he is undoubtedly one of the next big players in French Football.

However, not many soccer lovers have read a detailed version of Neal Maupay’s Biography, which is quite interesting. Now, without further ado, let’s begin.

Neal Maupay Childhood Story  – Family Background and Early Life:

For Biography starters, Neal Maupay was born on the 14th day of August 1996 to an Argentine mother and a French father in the French department of Yvelines located on the outskirts of Paris, France.

Maupay has his family origin in the beautiful city of Versailles, which is about 17.1 km from Paris city centre. Back then, his family resided in Versailles- one of the wealthiest suburbs outside Paris.

Versailles is a city known for its gardens that have been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Below is the beautiful view of a city Neal Maupay had his humble beginnings.

Neal Maupay Early Life- He spent the first 4 years in his birth city, Versailles where his family came from.
Neal Maupay Early Life – He spent the first 4 years in his birth city, Versailles where his family came from.

Although born in France, Neal Maupay also has Argentine family roots thanks to his mum, who migrated to France, where she became the wife of Neal Maupay’s dad.

While Maupay’s mum took care of the home, his dad had his commitments to a civil service job, which played an indirect role in Neal Maupay’s early life and football upbringing.

Civil Service transfers is a common thing for civil servants. In the year 2001, news came to his dad that he had been transferred from Versailles to one of his work branches in Côte d’Azur, an administrative region located in Southeast France.

The decision for the Maupay family to migrate was taken in good faith and little Neal (aged 5), alongside his parents, relocated by travelling over 880.0 km to Côte d’Azur. It was in Côte d’Azur that the little boy ignited his footballing dreams.

Neal Maupay  Education and Career Buildup:

At the age of 6 in the year 2002, the young boy found his love, which is- “Playing Football“. Neal’s early football passion saw his parents enrol him in a small club named Valbonne Sophia-Antipolis.

He began an early quest to receive footballing education there while he successfully juggled it with his studies.

Due to schooling constraints at that time, Maupay could only play the game with friends at weekends.

Despite being a very small football establishment, Valbonne Sophia-Antipolis had a good rapport with some big names in French football.

The little club gained a reputation for projecting their best students to have trials with OGC Nice, their biggest close neighbours.

Because Neal Maupay was Valbonne’s best student, OGC Nice got attracted to him. The club did everything necessary to get him into their academy unit.

Neal Maupay Early Career Life:

In the year 2007, Neal Maupay’s potential saw OGC Nice management taking the extra mile. The club scouts went to his Maupay family home to persuade his parents to let their son join them.

Neal Maupay’s dad and mum gladly accepted, and their young prodigy son switched to Nice, a club 30 minutes from his first club.

At Nice, Maupay began playing up front because of his mature footballing brain. Despite not being the biggest or strongest player, he earned a reputation of always positioning himself in the right place and at the right time.

For heroes, Maupay idolized Luis Suarez, who as at then, was a superstar with Ajax. He mimicked his style of play on the pitch, a feat that made him stand out from his academy teammates.

It was at this moment it got done to a happy Neal that he was going to be a successful footballer.

Neal Maupay felt very comfortable playing for OGC Nice.
Neal Maupay felt very comfortable playing for OGC Nice.

Neal Maupay grew by leaps and bounds in his five years in the OGC Nice Youth Academy. As soon as he turned 16, they immediately rushed to get his signature into their first team.

Maupay’s maiden call into the Nice first-team squad was an honour to behold as it saw him bagging the achievement of becoming the youngest player ever to be in an OGC Nice 1st team squad.

Just after his call, 16-year-old Maupay made another achievement in no time. He became the 2nd youngest ever goalscorer in Ligue 1.

Neal Maupay had a successful breakthrough into the Nice senior team.
Neal Maupay had a successful breakthrough into the Nice senior team.

Just as everything seemed to go in his favour, little did the rising French star know that dark days were indeed coming and his days with the OGC Nice were numbered.

Neal Maupay Biography Facts – Road to Fame:

The Unexpected Fallout: After his breakthrough into the first-team squad, everything began going well with Neal Maupay.

Things went well Until a torn cruciate ligament injury took him away from his beloved football passion.

Recovering from injury, Maupay met a different attitude from his boss- Claude Puel. He was shocked to see himself becoming out of favour by a man who, weeks ago, praised him endlessly.

Neal Maupay suddenly fell out of favour under Claude Puel.
Neal Maupay suddenly fell out of favour under Claude Puel.

The actions of Claude Puel began to affect his career, ultimately changing his mindset about his future with the club.

The “Child of Nice,” as he is often called, lost his patience after being sidelined. He made a deliberate choice to leave the OGC Nice in August 2015.

On 10 August 2015, Maupay got himself transferred to Saint-Étienne. Just a few weeks after joining, he began to make a great impression on the club. His performance at Saint-Étienne meant he made the right decision to leave OGC Nice.

Did you know?… Neal Maupay’s goal-scoring prowess with Saint-Étienne saw him getting called up by the French U19 side.

Despite having a good start with Saint-Etienne, Neal Maupay still felt the need to play in England.
Despite having a good start with Saint-Etienne, Neal Maupay still felt the need to play in England.

The English Strategy:

Being called up to the French U19 squad saw an ambitious Maupay getting hungrier to climb the footballing ladder.

At this time, he began to map out his future. It took no time before the youngster began losing interest in French football. Suddenly, he developed the ambition of playing in the Premier League.

Maupay devised a strategy that he would see him going on to test the lower English division. He trusted in his ability to use the English Ligue 2 platform to achieve a rise to League 1, the Championship and then the premier league.

First, Neal Maupay agreed to test his talent by joining English Ligue 2 club Brest on loan. 

Neal Maupay Bio – Rise to Fame Story:

It wasn’t easy for Neal Maupay to settle in England without learning the English language. Speaking about the difficult experience, he once said,

“I was young, and it was the first time I have to leave my country. Again, I DIDN’T KNOW HOW TO speak English. I didn’t know anyone in the club.

Also, I don’t also know anything about English football, or about England. I’d never been to London. it’s wasn’t easy to settle and feel comfortable When you live with a new culture.”

Despite the language barrier, Maupay performed well. He went on to win the August 2016 UNFP Ligue 2 Player of the Month award.

He also received further nominations, such as the September, October and December 2016 Player of the Month awards.

After these achievements, Neal decided to risk everything by joining the Championship club Brentford, which signed him on a permanent basis.

Maupay had a good start with Brentford, as he immediately became their ultimate goal machine.

English Football Rise:

His performance in the 2018/2019 season saw him getting the following prestigious awards namely;

(1) The 2018 August PFA Fans’ Championship Player of the Month, (2) The 2018 September EFL Championship Player of the Month awards, (3) The 2018/2019 Brentford Supporters Player of the Year award and (4) The 2018/2019 Brentford Players’ Player of the Year award.

Neal Maupay's journey into the English Junior League finally paid off.
Neal Maupay’s journey into the English Junior League finally paid off.

Maupay declared his English lower league mission accomplishment status by winning the most prestigious award.

Did you know?… Maupay won the London Football Awards (2018/2019 EFL Player of the Year), cementing his place as the next big player in French football.

As many fans would expect, winning the 2018/2019 EFL Player of the Year award led to his quick ascension to the premier league.

Neal Maupay Rise to Fame Story- He enjoyed a celebrated exit from the EFL.
Neal Maupay Rise to Fame Story- He enjoyed a celebrated exit from the EFL.

Precisely on the 5th of August 2019, Maupay moved to the Premier League with Brighton & Hove Albion.

At the time of writing, the French footballer is having a good life and seeing his premier league dreams coming true.

He has been involved in many match-winning moments for Graham Potter‘s Brighton, most importantly, cementing his place in the club’s team.

Neal Maupay- Having a good life with Brighton.
Neal Maupay- Having a good life with Brighton.

Without a doubt, we football fans might be on the verge of seeing another French youngster blossoming into a world-class talent right in front of our very eyes. The rest, as they say, is now history.

Neal Maupay’s Girlfriend, Wife, Children?

With his rise to fame and ascension into the English top flight, it is certain some football fans must have pondered on knowing more about Maupay, for instance, if he has a girlfriend or wife.

There is no denying the fact that his cute looks, coupled with his style of play, wouldn’t place him as number one on a potential girlfriend’s wishlist.

Who is Neal Maupays Girlfriend?
Who is Neal Maupay’s Girlfriend?

After much research on the internet, It appears at the time of writing that Neal Maupay has made a conscious effort not to reveal his girlfriend or wife (that is, if he is already married). Perhaps he could be that Neal is single with no WAG.

Most footballers prefer to shield their girlfriends from the media owing to the fact that English football can be unforgiven, especially when career and relationship matters are not handled well. This might be the case for Neal Maupay.

Neal Maupay Personal Life:

Getting to know Neal Maupay’s Personal Life would help get a complete picture of his personality off the pitch.

Starting off, he is more of a loner, one who has proven he can adapt to English culture.

Maupay is someone who sometimes feels the need to be alone and away from everything in order to restore strength while reflecting on his future.

Neal Maupay Personal Life Facts.
Neal Maupay Personal Life Facts.

He is a cool guy who loves to display humbleness with no tattoos amidst the fame of modern-day football. Maupay is friendly and does NOT have an alpha male personality.

He is not brash, super-confident and assertive. Maupay is over-commitment to learning the English language, a feat that once saw him happily taking his MacBook Pro Apple laptop to professional duties.

Getting to know Neal Maupay Personal Life off the pitch.
Getting to know Neal Maupay Personal Life off the pitch.

More on his personal life, Maupay has a strong-willed person, one who, when he makes up his mind to do something, would go on to achieve it.

For instance, he once made up his mind to force himself to rise from the English lower leagues to the Premier League despite facing language and cultural barriers.

Neal Maupay Lifestyle:

The big salaries of top footballers lifestyle are mostly associated with a luxurious lifestyle, easily noticeable by huge mansions, luxury cars, and other signs of wealth.

Our very own Neal Maupay is a refreshing antidote to exotic living. We have evidence of his simple lifestyle.

Now, while other footballers drive expensive cars to training sessions, Maupay is often seen with his very own kind of car- The Vespa Scooter.

Getting to know Neal Maupay Lifestyle.
Getting to know Neal Maupay Lifestyle.

Neal Maupay puts money from his weekly wages into good use. During holidays, the French man, as observed above, prefers to visit beautiful seaside destinations.

Generally, his behaviour and decisions off the pitch are a true reflection of a humble lifestyle.

Neal Maupay Family Life:

At the time of writing, information regarding Neal Maupay’s family members is largely unwritten. However, one thing is sure.

The French man with Argentine family roots has successfully forged his family’s own part towards financial independence, all thanks to his decision to become a footballer.

Neal Maupay, also at the time of writing, has shielded his mum, dad, brother and sisters from exposure to French and English media.

They probably enjoy a  good life in France and do occasionally come to visit him in England.

We are sure he will soon grant a proper family interview session with the British media. The focus for Neal Maupay now is just FOOTBALL.

Untold Facts:

In the final section of Neal Maupay’s Bio, we’ll unveil truths you might not know about him. Without further ado, let’s begin.

His Other Side of Him:

Although he might not be tall and big, Maupay wouldn’t mind picking up a fight if the need comes, especially against young defenders like Brandon Williams, who has once stood in his way.

Brandon Williams and Neal Maupay- The two no-nonsense players. Image Credit: DailyMail
Brandon Williams and Neal Maupay- The two no-nonsense players. Image Credit: DailyMail

His 3 Idol:

Maupay is the kind of player who admires not only Luis Suarez. The French man also focuses on two football geniuses, namely, Sergio Aguero and Zinedine Zidane. Se

“I try to get inspired by all of them. Aguero and Suarez are solid players despite their size.

They are not the biggest nor the strongest, but they never let anything down on the ground.

they are always in the right place at the right time.

I’m also used to looking after the ball like Zidane.

I love to play out wide or as a number 10, but my favored position is to strike”.

Neal Maupay Religion:

Maupay is the kind of footballer who has been seen several times pointing his fingers up in the sky to thank God after scoring a goal.

As observed below, he has no issues with displaying his Christian religious faith.

Neal Maupay points his fingers to the sky after his scores- A sign of Religious belief.
Neal Maupay points his fingers to the sky after his scores- A sign of Religious belief.

Appreciation Note:

Thanks for reading our Neal Maupay Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts. At LifeBogger, we strive for accuracy and fairness in our quest to deliver the memoir of footballers from France.

Kindly stay tuned for more French Footballers‘ Childhood stories. Indeed, the stories of Kevin Gameiro, Laurent Koscielny and Jean-Philippe Mateta would interest you.

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Hi there! I am Hale Hendrix, a passionate football enthusiast and writer dedicated to uncovering the untold stories of footballers' childhood and biography. With a deep love for the beautiful game, I have spent countless hours researching and interviewing players to bring to light the lesser-known details of their lives.

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