Everything you need to know about Wolves star Mario Lemina from his personal life to his relationship with Noha Lemina.
Lemina has lit up the Premier League since his move back to England. Joining under former manager Julen Lopetegui, the midfielder has only continued to improve as each week passes.
Gary O’Neil used Lemina in many different roles due to the club’s injury crisis at the end of the 2023/24 campaign. This has seen him play on the wing and up front.
This has never hindered Lemina’s performances, with the midfielder now one of Wolves’ best players.
In this article, you can learn everything about Lemina from his Wolves career to his life outside of the football pitch.
What is Mario Lemina’s age and height?
Lemina’s birthday is September 1, 1993. This makes him 30 years old at the time of writing. Lemina also stands at 1.84 metres making him six foot exactly.
Where was Mario Lemina born?
Lemina was born in his native country of Gabon; in the capital city, Libreville. However, he didn’t stay in Gabon for long and was soon in France playing for multiple youth teams since the age of seven.
Is Lemina married?
Yes, Lemina is married to model Fanny Neguesha. The couple started dating in 2018. Neguesha has also released albums as well as starred in short films.
Are Mario and Noha Lemina related?
Wolves now have two Lemina’s at the club. Noha Lemina joined Wolves from PSG in January 2024 on loan. The duo are related and are brothers, with Mario being the older of the pair.
Mario Lemina recently commented on his brother’s progress at Wolves saying: “He’s working hard in trying to understand the way we play. He’s got a lot of strengths, but he’s young and has weaknesses. He needs to work on them to be a better player.
“He’s done really well (now). He’s been struggling, for sure, in the first week, but after that he’s been pushing really hard, as we are doing in out family. He’s been doing really well.”
Is Mario Lemina an international footballer?
Lemina has been a regular for Gabon for many years. Making his debut in 2015, the midfielder has now amassed 29 caps for his country, scoring three times.
The 30-year-old had previously retired from international duty in 2022 after a heart complication with COVID-19. However, Lemina returned in June 2023 and has played for his country ever since.
When did Lemina join Wolves?
Wolves signed Lemina in January 2023 from French side Nice. The midfielder joined the Molineux side for a reported £9.7 million, with Lemina signing a contract until June 2025.
Who did he play for previously?
Lemina made his professional debut for French side Lorient before he moved to giants Marseille in 2013. From here, he joined Juventus for two years where he won the league title in both seasons as well as two Coppa Italia’s.
The midfielder’s next move was to English side Southampton where he enjoyed a less fruitful spell. Loans to Galatasary and Fulham followed before he secured a permanent move to Nice in 2021. After two years back in France, he came back to England to join Wolves.
What are Mario Lemnina’s stats for Wolves?
Since joining Wolves, Lemina has played over 50 times for the club. This has seen him score some memorable goals including a late winner over Spurs in November 2023 to win 2-1.
