Biography
Who is Raphaël Varane?
Early life and real name
Raphaël Xavier Varane was born on April 25, 1993, in the city of Lille in the Nord department of France. His father, Gaston, originates from Le Morne-Rouge, while his mother, Annie, grew up in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux. Growing up in the region, he developed an interest in football at a young age.
At the age of seven, Raphaël Varane began playing football for the local club Hellemmes. After spending two years there, he joined professional club Lens in July 2002. He also spent time training at the Centre de Préformation de Football in Liévin, balancing his time between the regional training centre during the week and playing for Lens on weekends.
Career highlights
Raphaël Varane quickly advanced through the youth ranks at Lens and signed his first professional contract ahead of the 2010-11 season. He made his professional debut in 2010 at age 17 and later scored his first professional goal in a match against Caen. Following his breakthrough season in France, he moved to Spanish club Real Madrid in June 2011.
During his ten seasons with Real Madrid from 2011 to 2021, Raphaël Varane won eighteen trophies, including three La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey, four UEFA Champions League titles, and four FIFA Club World Cups. He subsequently joined Manchester United in 2021, where he added the EFL Cup and FA Cup to his list of achievements during a three-year spell in England.
International career
Raphaël Varane represented France at various youth levels, including under-18, under-20, and under-21 teams, before making his senior international debut in March 2013. He participated in the 2014 FIFA World Cup and played every minute of the 2018 tournament as France won the competition. He also helped the team finish as runners-up in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
In addition to his World Cup appearances, Raphaël Varane played at UEFA Euro 2020 and won the UEFA Nations League with France in 2021. He announced his retirement from international football in 2023, having earned 93 caps and scored five goals for the national team throughout his career.
Birthday and age
Raphaël Varane was born on April 25, 1993, which makes Raphaël 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Raphaël shares the date with 33 other famous people.
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