Mathieu Flamini is a French former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He was born on March 7, 1984, in Marseille, France. He began his professional career with Marseille before joining Arsenal in 2004. During his first spell at the club, he made over 100 appearances. In 2008, he signed for AC Milan, where he won the Serie A title in the 2010–11 season. He later returned to Arsenal in 2013 and won the FA Cup in the 2013–14 and 2014–15 seasons. Flamini is also an entrepreneur. He is a co-founder of GF Biochemicals, a company focused on sustainable alternatives to oil-based products.