Biography
Who is Franck Ribéry?
Early life
Franck Ribéry Henry Pierre Ribery was born on April 7, 1983, in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. He grew up in a low-income neighbourhood on the fringes of the city. When he was two years old, he and his family were involved in a serious car accident in his hometown. He suffered facial injuries that required more than one hundred stitches and left prominent scars on his face.
He began playing football at age six in the youth section of FC Conti de Boulogne-sur-Mer. He later joined Lille, where he played in the second division before being released. Before establishing his career in professional football, he worked as a construction worker with his father.
Club career
Franck Ribery played for several clubs in France, including US Boulogne, Olympique Ales, Stade Brestois 29, Metz, and Olympique de Marseille. In 2005, he moved to Turkey to play for Galatasaray, where he won the Turkish Cup by defeating Fenerbahce. He returned to France to play for Marseille before making a major transfer in 2007.
He joined German club Bayern Munich for a club-record fee of €25 million. During his twelve seasons with Bayern Munich, he won numerous titles, including nine Bundesliga championships and the continental treble in the 2012 to 2013 season. He formed a well-known partnership with Arjen Robben before leaving the club in 2019.
After leaving Germany, Franck Ribery played for Fiorentina in Italy for two seasons. He finished his professional playing career with Salernitana, retiring in 2022. Following his retirement, he transitioned into coaching and began working as a technical collaborator at Salernitana.
International career and awards
Franck Ribery played for the France national team between 2006 and 2014, making 81 appearances. He represented his country at two FIFA World Cups, in 2006 and 2010, and two UEFA European Championships, in 2008 and 2012. He helped the France team reach the final of the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Throughout his career, he received numerous individual honors. He was named French Player of the Year three times and won the German Footballer of the Year award. He also received the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award in 2013 and was named to the UEFA Team of the Year.
Birthday and age
Franck Ribéry was born on April 7, 1983, which makes Franck 43 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Franck shares the date with 25 other famous people.
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