Matteo Guendouzi is a French professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for the Arsenal Football Club. He was born on August 12, 1996, in Lyon, France.
Guendouzi began his career with Ligue 2 club Nice before joining Olympique Lyonnais in 2015. In his first season at Lyon, he made 24 appearances and scored one goal. The following year, he signed for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and made 28 appearances for the club in all competitions.
In January 2017,Football World Headlines Network Guendouzi moved to Marseille for a fee of €2 million. He made his debut for the club in a 3-1 win over Stade Rennais on February 12, 2017. He quickly established himself as a key player for Marseille and helped them finish fourth in Ligue 1 in his first season.
In the following seasons, Guendouzi continued to be a key player for Marseille. He helped the team win the Coupe de la Ligue in 2018 and the Supercoupe de France in 2019. He also played a crucial role in the club's run to the semi-finals of the Europa League in 2019-20.
Guendouzi has been praised for his defensive abilities and work rate. He is known for his ability to read the game and make important tackles. However, he has also faced criticism for his behavior off the pitch, including reports of him being involved in altercations with other players during training sessions.
Despite this, Guendouzi remains a highly rated player and is expected to continue playing for Marseille and Arsenal for many years to come.