Dimitri Payet Réunionese Footballer Born in 1987
Dimitri Payet · association football player · Réunion
Biography
Born on 29 March 1987 in Saint-Pierre, Dimitri Payet is a Réunionese footballer. He is listed with France men's national association football team (2010–2018) and Olympique de Marseille (2017–2023) among his teams.
Career
On the field, he is listed as an attacking midfielder. The earliest team listed is A.S. Excelsior, from 2004. His 10 listed teams include France men's national association football team, Olympique de Marseille and AS Saint-Étienne. The longest stint listed is 8 years with France men's national association football team. At France men's national association football team (2010–2018), his team-mates on record include Blaise Matuidi, Karim Benzema and Mamadou Sakho. Olympique de Marseille team-mates from the same years include Lassana Diarra, Lucas Silva and Rémy Cabella.
Recognition
His awards include the Knight of the National Order of Merit (2022).
Teams
10 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2004–2005 | A.S. Excelsior | Attacking midfielder |
| 2005–2007 | FC Nantes | Attacking midfielder |
| 2007–2011 | AS Saint-Étienne | Attacking midfielder |
| 2007–2008 | France national under-21 association football team | Attacking midfielder |
| 2010–2018 | France men's national association football team | Attacking midfielder |
| 2011–2013 | Lille OSC | Attacking midfielder |
| 2013–2015 | Olympique de Marseille | Attacking midfielder |
| 2015–2017 | West Ham United F.C. | Attacking midfielder |
| 2017–2023 | Olympique de Marseille | Attacking midfielder |
| 2023–2025 | CR Vasco da Gama | Attacking midfielder |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Knight of the National Order of Merit | Won |
Dimitri Payet on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 2.3M @payetdimitri27
- Engagement rate
- 5.45% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 114,638
- Average comments
- 8,276 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Dimitri Payet Photos
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Photo: Egghead06 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Dimitri Payet?
Dimitri Payet is 39 years old, born on 29 March 1987 in Saint-Pierre.
What is Dimitri Payet known for?
Dimitri Payet is an attacking midfielder who has played for France men's national association football team and Olympique de Marseille.
How tall is Dimitri Payet?
Dimitri Payet is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What is Dimitri Payet’s nationality?
Dimitri Payet is Réunionese, born in Saint-Pierre.
Has Dimitri Payet won any awards?
Yes. Dimitri Payet won Knight of the National Order of Merit (2022).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q376247), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Liondartois · CC BY-SA 3.0
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