Long before Paul Pogba became a World Cup-winning midfielder and one of football's most expensive players, his older brother Mathias had a short-lived and underwhelming spell at Scottish side Partick Thistle.
Signed in 2010, Mathias Pogba arrived with high hopes but failed to make an impact, scoring just once in seven appearances before being released. His career never reached the heights of his younger brother, who would later join Manchester United for a then-world record fee.
From Football Pitch to Prison Cell
While Paul went on to achieve global stardom, Mathias's life took a darker turn. In 2022, he was arrested and later sentenced to prison for his involvement in an extortion plot targeting his famous sibling.
The shocking case revealed Mathias had allegedly been part of a group that demanded €13 million from Paul, claiming the money was owed for "protection services" during his younger brother's career.
A Tale of Two Brothers
The Pogba brothers' divergent paths make for one of football's most striking contrasts:
- Paul: Became one of the world's most expensive players, winning multiple trophies including the World Cup with France
- Mathias: Struggled to establish himself at clubs across Europe before his legal troubles
Mathias's brief time at Partick Thistle remains a curious footnote in football history - the story of a Pogba who didn't quite make it, overshadowed by his superstar brother's success and later embroiled in criminal activity.
