Exploring the Early Life and Career of Odsonne Edouard

Meet Odsonne Édouard, a striker whose remarkable talent was evident from a young age. As a standout player during his childhood, he made headlines in the 2013–14 season by becoming the top goal scorer at the U17 level, netting an impressive 400 goals in just 22 appearances in the U17 National Championship.

In our biography of Odsonne Édouard, we delve into his childhood, early life, family background, and personal relationships. We also explore his lifestyle, including his cars, net worth, and other aspects of his personal life.

In simple terms, this is a story of the Footballer’s life journey, from his boyhood days to when he became famous.

To whet your autobiography appetite on Odsonne Edouard’s Bio, we present you a gallery of his boyhood years to fame.

Yes, you and I know he rose to become one of Celtic’s best strikers since Henrik Larsson’s reign between 1997 and 2004. A feat that earned him a move to the English football club Crystal Palace.

However, we’ve realized very few football fans have considered reading Odsonne Edouard’s Biography, which is quite interesting. Now, without further ado, let’s begin.

Odsonne Edouard Childhood Story:

For Biography starters, he has the nicknames- “The Rocket” and “Magic Odsonne”. The footballer was born five months before the 1998 FIFA World Cup- on the 16th day of January 1998 in the town of Kourou, French Guiana.

In case you didn’t know where Odsonne Edouard’s Parents had him, Kourou is a district on the Atlantic coast of French Guiana, a South American overseas department of France. According to Google, the country is 7,086 km from France.

Edouard, in one of his interviews, revealed he grew up being a reserved kid who early on, loves to smile or grin from ear to ear. Even in his adulthood, nothing has changed for the striker.

Also, in that interview, he once confessed that as a child, he wasn’t an angel. By implication, it means he did some nonsense- though nothing terrible to dent the image of his family.

Early on in his childhood, watching football on TV and going to the stadium has always been his thing.

The endless love for the game turned him into a football fanatic, a feat that later saw him having a date with his destiny.

Odsonne Edouard Family Origin:

As you must have observed, the French striker hails from one of those overseas territories once colonized by France.

Having said that, next, you might think either of his mum and dad have their family origin from French Guyana. The truth is, you’re wrong about that.

Did you know?… Odsonne Edouard’s Parents aren’t from French Guiana (the same as Jean-Clair Todibo) despite having their son birthed there.

Both his mum and dad are Haitians who for prosperity reasons, left the country in the 1980s for greener pastures in French Guiana. A few years after Odsonne was born, and in no time, they relocated to France.

Odsonne Edouard Family Background:

For many immigrants, the Paris suburbs is the best destination to raise a middle-class household.

Upon migrating to Metropolitan France, Odsonne Edouard’s parents settled in Bobigny, a town located in the northeastern suburbs of Paris. There, they raised their son, the destined footballer.

Early Years – Education:

The youngster’s parents are among that category of mum and dad, who allow their kids to play football but insist on not using it to compromise education.

In summary, schooling was important for both dad and mum but not for Odsonne, who once said in an interview with Onzemondial;

School was important to my parents.

So I only attended it to make them happy with me. Not because I liked it. In the eyes of the teachers, I was more after pleasures.

Thou, I managed to make good marks.

The supportive parents, despite their love for education, were later kind enough to okay Odsonne on trying a football career with the local club, AF Bobigny.

At the age of six, the youngster enrolled at the club where he began the type of education he loved.

Odsonne Edouard Biography – Early Career Life:

As time went on, the prospects of becoming a professional footballer fully prevailed over going to school. Young Odsonne paid less attention to his secondary education while dedicating more time to pursuing his career.

Determination led to success followed, and just three years after joining AF Bobigny, the youngster had already begun scoring goals and collecting trophies.

Becoming a goal-scoring machine at such a tender age meant one thing. It was the fact that a big club in France would spot him and, in no time, raid his little club, AF Bobigny, for his signature.

Road to Fame Story:

Unknown to many fans, the PSG Qatari takeover wasn’t all about buying top talents—Blaise Matuidi, Marquinhos, etc.

It was also about investing in the youth academy. That year 2011, Odsonne caught the attention of a PSG scout in the most unusual way. Now let’s tell you that part of his Biography.

How Odsonne Became a PSG Player:

According to DailyRecord, Paris Saint-Germain’s chief scout was forced to abandon plans to watch a youth fixture that was subsequently cancelled due to bad weather.

Instead, he travelled to watch AF Bobigny, where Edouard happened to be playing.

In an interview with The Athletic, Reynaud said he was immediately struck by the youngster’s potential, a feat that prompted him to raid the club, including getting Odsonne Edouard’s parents’ approval for his signature.

At the start, I was very excited to join PSG. Knowing that I was going to share the same roof as most of the best players in France, I was happy.
I remember, the day before I left my family. I hadn’t slept all night because I was in such a hurry to go (smile).

Odsonne Edouard Biography- Rise to Fame Story:

Rather than crumble, the young striker kept growing from strength to strength with his goal-scoring prowess.

In the PSG 2015–16 season, the magic one scored a whopping 32 goals in 27 games, a feat that fetched him the Titi d’Or.

This is an award voted for the best youth academy player, and it was previously won by Kingsley Coman. Again, the French-Guyana star was part of the team that helped PSG win the Al Kass Cup.

After signing a professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain’s senior side, Odsonne like many youth graduates – the likes of Yacine Adli– began to explore the possibility of getting a first-team shirt. The inability to outclass Edinson Cavani led to a move to loan move.

Following an unpleasant loan spell with Toulouse, Odsonne began considering going abroad. A further loan move to Celtic became worthwhile.

At the Hoops, Magic Odsonne got back his GOAL MOJO. The striker’s 37 goals for the club helped them to seal their historic “treble.”

At the time of writing Odsonne Edouard’s Biography, football fans saw him as among one of Europe’s 50 best youngsters. Just like Moussa Dembélé, the Rocket has the potential to become the future of French football. The rest, as they say (including the highlight below), is now history.

Love Life:

With all the goals he has scored so far in his youth and senior career, we know it’s impossible for the French striker not to have female admirers.

Aside from that, being super Rich, Tall and Handsome is more than enough to attract potential girlfriends and those who consider themselves wife materials. So the ultimate question is;

Who is Odsonne Edouard’s Girlfriend? … Is he Married?… Does he have a Wife?

Judging from the photo of Odsonne Edouard’s relationship status, you’ll realize his current focus- which is football.

It could be that the French striker, as we are creating his biography at the time, might have a girlfriend but refuses to make his relationship public- perhaps not at this critical stage of his career.

How did we know?… It’s because he once confessed that he’s been fighting hard, resisting temptations.

Personal Life:

Getting to know his character off the pitch would help you get a clear picture of his person. Starting off, Magic Odsonne is someone who feels very comfortable with the low profile he puts up outside the pitch.

Despite all his GOALS, people hardly hear him outside of football. It’s because the striker, as has been revealed in an interview, is a discrete person. In his words;

Off the pitch, the football fans hear me so little because I am a discreet person. I don’t particularly appreciate showing off outside football. Instead, I prefer to express myself only on the ground.

Hold on; there is another good quality he has. The striker is someone who is not quick to anger. The Rocket can listen to his critics, even those who judge him negatively.

To him, Negative Criticism in his opinion, is Positive. It helps him move forward and improve as a person.

Lifestyle:

The forward, no doubt, values his current $5 Million Net Worth, €40K weekly wages and €2 million annual salary. The truth is that Odsonne Edouard doesn’t have much trouble living a low-key lifestyle.

Spending money to make his home look comfortable is just enough for him. Finally, the footballer doesn’t believe in the idea of showing off luxuries, such as posh cars and big houses (mansions) etc.

Odsonne Edouard Family Life:

For many footballers, the road to stardom wouldn’t have been as palatable as it is without the help of family members.

In this section, we’ll tell you more about Odsonne Edouard’s parents and the other family member- his sister.

About Odsonne Edouard’s Father:

First off, we credit the Haitian dad for the goals, dreams, and aspirations he puts up, not only for himself but also for his son.

For instance, he paved the way and allowed Odsonne to live his dreams of becoming a footballer rather than sticking with going to school, which didn’t work for him.

Let’s also not forget how the super dad pushed for PSG to allow weekly visits so young Edward would be close to family.

About Odsonne Edouard’s Mother:

Having read the footballer’s interview with Onze-Mondial, we believe his mum is the origin of cooking in the family; a feat passed down to his daughter.

Thanks to family support, which originated through her, Odsonne has now learned how to cook French and Italian gastronomy. Also, pasta with Bolognese sauce, curry rice and meat sauce.

About Odsonne Edouard’s Siblings:

In the footballer’s interview with Onze-Mondial, we realize he has an elder sister who once offered a lending hand in teaching him how to cook.

Did you know?… Odsonne Edouard’s sister is a professional chef who, as of 2019, worked in a restaurant that does good cooking.

The striker, in his early career stage, once lived with his elder sister before moving to his apartment.

Odsonne Edouard Untold Facts:

In the concluding section of our Childhood story and Biography write-up, we’ll give you the information you probably never know about the French football forward. Without further ado, let’s begin.

He once got Arrested for Shooting a passer-by:

This incident happened way back during his teenage years and while on loan with Toulouse. Odsonne (aged 19) was allegedly caught on CCTV in his car just moments before someone fired ‘Airsoft’ pellet at a stranger’s head.

While in police custody after his arrest, the teenager rejected the accusation, saying he had borrowed his car from a friend for that day.

Sadly, he got a four-month suspended prison sentence, a €6,000 fine, and was ordered to pay €2,600 in damages. The punishment didn’t end there; he got a ban from carrying weapons for five years.

Judging from the above breakdown, it will surprise you to know that the average Scottish citizen who earns £2,613 a month would need to work for five years and seven months to earn Odsonne Edouard’s monthly Celtic salary.

What Fans Say About His FIFA Stats:

Some fans have criticized Odsonne Edouard for playing in a league equal to France’s League 2. Some say he is overrated, while others, like him, want a top team like Arsenal to take a risk on him.

However, our observation of his FIFA stats shows the Guiana-born attacker isn’t doing that bad. Odsonne has a similar FIFA quality to that of fellow French player Marcus Thuram (brother to Khephren Thuram).

Conclusion:

We appreciate the time and effort made to read this long epistle on Odsonne Edouard’s Biography.

We believe he is not overrated, and he has the potential to become one of the Best Strikers in European football.

Please tell us what you think about our write-up in the comment section. Stay tuned for more stories about French Football Players. Surely, the articles on Clement Lenglet and Presnel Kimpembe will excite you.

Also, about the footballer, for instance, is he likely to be the perfect Olivier Giroud replacement for the French national team?