Aged 15, the eldest son of Jamel Debbouze and Mélissa Theuriau joined the PSG under-16 team. He made his official debut at the Olympia during the Césars in February 2024. But who is he?
Léon Debbouze, more interested in football than in humor? Aged 15, the eldest son of Jamel Debbouze and Mélissa Theuriau joined the PSG team, among the U16 team, i.e. players under 16 years old. “Léon Debbouze, Jamel’s son, plays in U16 at PSG! A family full of talent!”, wrote the specialized media Foot Mercato on X (formerly Twitter).
A passion well known to Léon Debbouze and his father. The duo was seen several times during Paris Saint-Germain matches, notably on March 13 at the Parc des Princes, for the quarter-final of the Coupe de France between PSG and OGC Nice.
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In an interview given in August 2021, Jamel Debbouze spoke about his son’s desire to become a professional footballer. “He wants to be a footballer! Léon Debbouze! Princes Park ! In the World Cup final! Seriously, comedian or footballer, I’m proud as long as he enjoys his life! I always tell my children: ‘Do what you want, but do it to the best of your ability! You have extraordinary luck, transform it! Do something with it!’” he confided.
A dream also mentioned by her mother, Mélissa Theuriau during a portrait published by Release in April 2021. “(He) dreams out loud of a professional career. Often, she takes him to the Lodge camp for training. (…) She dampens her enthusiasm, just to prevent any disillusionment, by pointing out that there are many called and few chosen,” we could read in the article.
A first official outing at the Césars
Mélissa Theuriau and Jamel Debbouze have been in perfect love for almost 16 years. Their first son, Léon, was born on December 3, 2008 and has a little sister, Lila, born on September 30, 2011. Very little exposed since their childhood, the two children of this particularly discreet couple about their private lives have been protected as much as possible. media pressure. The comedian and his wife share little touches of life with their children on their respective social networks, on ski vacations or in Morocco, where Jamel Debbouze is from.
The 15-year-old created a surprise by taking his first steps on the red carpet during the 49th César ceremony on February 23. Present at the event’s winners’ photocall, the duo matched, both wearing black two-piece suits. The eldest of Jamel Debbouze and Mélissa Theuriau looked very comfortable and close to his famous father, who took advantage of the moment to kiss his son on the cheek. A tender moment of complicity.
