What is matt le tissier?

Matthew Le Tissier, often referred to as "Le Tiss", is a former professional footballer who spent his entire professional career, from 1986 to 2002, at Southampton.

  • Position: He primarily played as an attacking midfielder.

  • Reputation: He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players to have never played for a major club or won significant silverware. He was known for his exceptional technical ability, including his dribbling skills, passing range, and spectacular goals.

  • Goalscoring Prowess: Le%20Tissier scored 161 goals in 443 appearances for Southampton. Notably, he was renowned for his penalty-taking record.

  • England Career: Despite his talent, he only earned 8 caps for the England%20national%20football%20team. Many believe his lack of international recognition was due to competition from other talented midfielders at the time and perhaps a preference for more conventional players by England managers.

  • Later Career: After retiring from playing, he worked as a pundit, most notably for Sky Sports, but he was let go by the company after sharing controversial views on social media relating to the Covid-19 pandemic and other topics.