Simplify the following text for a Grade 5 native English-speaking person.
Original: Philippe MexÃ s ( born 30 March 1982 ) is a French professional footballer who plays as a center back for Italian Serie A club Roma and for the French national team .
Simplified: Philippe MexÃ s ( born 30 March 1982 ) is a French football player . He plays for Roma and France national team .