Thierry Paiva

A French forward born in November 1995, Thierry Paiva represents Stade Français Paris in the Top 14. A seasoned operator in the demanding French domestic competition, Paiva has built his career on physicality and consistency in the heat of European front-line rugby. His game is grounded in defensive grit, set-piece reliability and abrasive close-quarter work — qualities prized in the Top 14 forward exchanges. Having spent his professional career in the French club system, he brings experience and durability to the Stade Français pack as the Parisian club competes domestically and in European competition. Paiva operates as part of the forward rotation, contributing minutes through hard graft rather than highlight-reel moments. His value lies in the dependable shift he puts in for his side week to week, complementing the bigger names in a squad built on competitive depth. At 30, he sits firmly in the experienced bracket of the Stade Français forward group, with the miles and know-how that come with a long tenure in the Top 14.