Matt le Tissier is a former Premier League and England footballer, a successful football pundit, panelist and columnist.
Matt signed at Southampton in 1986, and stayed for 16 years – the entirety of his career. He scored 209 goals in 540 appearances for the club, and was the first midfielder to score 100 goals in the English Premier League . Matt also earned 8 caps for England from 1995 to 1998, retiring in 2002.
Since his retirement, le Tissier has forged a successful career as a pundit and panelist. He makes regular appearances on Sky Sports’ Gillette Soccer Saturday and is a columnist for skysports.com, as well as being a long standing ambassador for SkyBet.
In 2015, Matt reach the final in ITV’s Eternal Glory, competing against a number of retired athletes in both physical and mental challenges. He also appeared on Channel 4’s Countdown , competing against the famous clock.
Matt has also built a strong profile as an after dinner speaker, where his genuine warmth and experiences both on and off the field are consistently well received.
Matt is a keen golfer, and lives in Southampton with his wife and daughter, Ava.