Biography
Who is Patrice Evra?
Early life and real name
Patrice Evra Latyr Evra was born on May 15, 1981, in Dakar, Senegal. He is the son of a diplomat and arrived in Europe when he was just a year old. Growing up, he played football in the streets before joining his first hometown club, CO Les Ulis.
During his youth career, Patrice underwent trials with several professional clubs including Rennes, Lens, Toulouse, and Paris Saint-Germain. He was briefly signed by Paris Saint-Germain and converted into a winger before moving on to other youth setups.
Early career and Italian clubs
Patrice signed his first professional contract at age 17 with Italian club Marsala. He spent one season with the club, appearing in 27 total matches and scoring six goals before moving to Monza in Serie B for a transfer fee of 250,000 euros.
After a frustrating season with Monza where he only appeared in three matches, Patrice returned to France. He joined professional club Nice in the second division of French football, where manager Sandro Salvioni eventually converted him into a left-back.
Success with Monaco and Manchester United
In 2002, Patrice joined Monaco, where manager Didier Deschamps helped him develop into a top defender. He was part of the team that reached the 2004 UEFA Champions League Final and won the Coupe de la Ligue during his time at the club.
His strong performances for Monaco led to a transfer to English club Manchester United in January 2006. Patrice spent eight years with Manchester United, winning 14 trophies including five Premier League titles and a UEFA Champions League.
Later career and international matches
After leaving Manchester United in 2014, Patrice joined Italian side Juventus. With Juventus, he won two Serie A titles and played in another UEFA Champions League final before moving on to Marseille and West Ham United.
At the international level, Patrice participated in five major tournaments for France, including the UEFA European Championships in 2008, 2012, and 2016, as well as the FIFA World Cup in 2010 and 2014. He was named captain of the national team ahead of the 2010 World Cup.
Birthday and age
Patrice Evra was born on May 15, 1981, which makes Patrice 45 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Patrice shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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