Dimitri Payet
French footballer (born 1987)
Réunion
Attacking midfielder
Dimitri Payet: profile
Dimitri Payet (born 29 March 1987 in Saint-Pierre, France) is a former Réunionese footballer who played as a attacking midfielder.
Payet made the step into senior football with A.S. Excelsior in 2004. He played for 7 clubs in 3 countries between 2004 and 2025. The busiest spell of his career was at Olympique de Marseille (2017–2023): 187 appearances and 46 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 640 appearances and 133 goals.
At international level, Payet represented France (2010–2018), earning 38 caps and scoring 8 goals.
Saint-Pierre has produced 3 footballers in our database, including Thomas Fontaine and William Gros.
Key facts
- Club career
- 2004–2025 (22 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, United Kingdom and Brazil
- Club goals per game
- 0.21 (133 in 640)
- Latest move
- CR Vasco da Gama (12 Aug 2023)
- Shares a birthday with
- N'Golo Kanté, Cheikh Ndoye and Alexis Beka Beka (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2005 |  A.S. Excelsior |
36 | 12 | |
| 2005–2007 | FC Nantes |
Ligue 2 | 33 | 5 |
| 2007–2011 | AS Saint-Étienne |
Ligue 2 | 129 | 19 |
| 2011–2013 | Lille OSC |
Ligue 1 | 71 | 18 |
| 2013–2015 | Olympique de Marseille |
Ligue 1 | 72 | 15 |
| 2015–2017 |  West Ham United F.C. |
EFL Championship | 48 | 11 |
| 2017–2023 | Olympique de Marseille |
Ligue 1 | 187 | 46 |
| 2023–2025 |  CR Vasco da Gama |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | 64 | 7 |
| Total | 640 | 133 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2008 | France U21 |
Under-21 | 11 | 4 |
| 2010–2018 | France |
Senior | 38 | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Dimitri Payet?
Dimitri Payet was born on 29 March 1987, which makes him 39 years old.
Where was Dimitri Payet born?
Dimitri Payet was born in Saint-Pierre, France.
Which national team does Dimitri Payet play for?
Dimitri Payet played international football for France. He has 38 caps and 8 goals on record.
Which clubs has Dimitri Payet played for?
Dimitri Payet's recorded clubs are A.S. Excelsior, FC Nantes, AS Saint-Étienne, Lille OSC, Olympique de Marseille, West Ham United F.C. and CR Vasco da Gama.
How tall is Dimitri Payet?
Dimitri Payet is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Dimitri Payet play?
Dimitri Payet played as a attacking midfielder.