Early Life and Education
Mario Lemina was born on September 1, 1993, in Libreville, Gabon. He began playing football at a young age and later relocated to France, where he pursued structured football training. There is limited publicly available information regarding Lemina’s formal education. His early career suggests a primary focus on professional football development through youth academies rather than conventional academic education.
Professional Career
Lemina began his football career at Lorient, a club competing in France’s Ligue 1. He was promoted to the senior team and later transferred to Olympique de Marseille in 2013.
Juventus (2015–2017)
In 2015, Lemina joined Juventus, initially on a loan agreement. Following this period, Juventus exercised the option to make the transfer permanent. During his time with the club, he participated in domestic and international competitions, including Serie A and the UEFA Champions League.
Southampton (2017–2021)
In 2017, Lemina transferred to Southampton, an English Premier League club. He remained with Southampton under contract until 2021 but spent periods on loan at other clubs.
Loan to Galatasaray (2019–2020 / Present)
Lemina played for Galatasaray in the 2019–2020 season on a loan agreement. He participated in domestic league and cup competitions.
As of 2025, Mario Lemina plays for Galatasaray in the Turkish Süper Lig.
Wolverhampton Wanderers (2023–2024)
In 2023, Lemina signed with Wolverhampton Wanderers, returning to the English Premier League.
International Career
Lemina represented France at the youth level before switching allegiance to Gabon at the senior level. He has competed in multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments with the Gabon national team.
Honours and Achievements
Club Titles
- Serie A (Italy): 2015–16, 2016–17 (Juventus)
- Coppa Italia (Italy): 2015–16, 2016–17 (Juventus)
International Titles
- FIFA U-20 World Cup: 2013 (France U-20)
