Despite having two parents in the spotlight, he grew up far from the spotlight. Léon Debbouze, son of Mélissa Theuriau and Jamel Debbouze, had a discreet childhood.
The fifteen-year-old took his first steps on the red carpet at the 49e César ceremony, February 23, 2024. An evening during which he appeared particularly complicit with his comedian father.
A place at PSG
But unlike the latter, the young man does not want a career in comedy. His dream is football. And good news, he is in the process of touching it since he has just signed for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and is preparing to join the U16 team.
The information was revealed by our colleagues from Foot Mercato. PSG also published a photo of Léon Debouzze, wearing the club jersey on the page dedicated to his U16 team.
Jamel Debbouze: “I’m proud as long as he enjoys his life”
Interviewed by the magazine Games love you in 2021, Jamel Debbouze spoke about his son’s footballing ambitions : “Léon Debbouze!” Princes Park ! In the World Cup final! (…) Seriously, comedian and footballer, I’m proud as long as he enjoys his life.”
Whatever happens, the actor wants to encourage his children in what they do, as he then pointed out : “Do what you want, but do it to the best of your ability!” You have extraordinary luck, transform it! Do something with it! “.
The same year, in a portrait of Mélissa Theuriau published in Release, it was revealed that the young man attended the PSG pre-training center as part of sports studies.
Our colleagues wrote in particular, in relation to her son’s dream, that the journalist, “curb his enthusiasm, just to prevent any disillusionment, by letting him know that there are many called and few chosen.” Fortunately, Léon Debbouze now seems well on his way to finding a place in the second category.
