Franck Ribéry facts for kids
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Ribéry with Bayern Munich in 2019
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| Full name | Franck Henry Pierre Ribéry | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 7 April 1983 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Boulogne-sur-Mer, France | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Winger | |||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Salernitana (technical collaborator) | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| 1989–1996 | Conti Boulogne | |||||||||||||||
| 1996–1999 | Lille | |||||||||||||||
| 1999–2000 | Boulogne | |||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 2000–2002 | Boulogne | 28 | (6) | |||||||||||||
| 2002–2003 | Alès | 19 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2003–2004 | Brest | 35 | (3) | |||||||||||||
| 2004–2005 | Metz | 20 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2005 | Galatasaray | 14 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2005–2007 | Marseille | 60 | (11) | |||||||||||||
| 2007–2019 | Bayern Munich | 273 | (86) | |||||||||||||
| 2019–2021 | Fiorentina | 50 | (5) | |||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | Salernitana | 24 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| Total | 523 | (114) | ||||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2006 | France U21 | 13 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2006–2014 | France | 81 | (16) | |||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Franck Henry Pierre Ribéry (born 7 April 1983) is a French former professional footballer. He was a winger, usually playing on the left side of the field. He was famous for his incredible speed, energy, and amazing passing skills. Many people think he was one of the best wingers of all time.
Ribéry's career started at his hometown club, FC Conti Boulogne, in 1989. He later played for several French clubs, working his way up from lower divisions. He played for Boulogne, Alès, and Brest before getting a chance to play in Ligue 1, France's top league, with Metz.
After a short time in Turkey with Galatasaray, where he won the Turkish Cup, he returned to France to play for Marseille. He helped the team reach the final of the French Cup twice.
In 2007, Ribéry made a huge move to the German club Bayern Munich for a club-record fee of €25 million. He had his greatest success there, winning nine Bundesliga titles and six German Cups. He also won the UEFA Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup. In total, he won 24 trophies with Bayern. His partnership with fellow winger Arjen Robben was so good that fans called them Robbery.
After leaving Bayern in 2019, he played in Italy for Fiorentina and then Salernitana, where he retired in 2022. He now works as a technical collaborator for Salernitana.
Ribéry also played for the France national team from 2006 to 2014. He played in two FIFA World Cups and two UEFA European Championships. He was named the French Player of the Year three times and the German Footballer of the Year once. In 2013, he won the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award.
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Early life
Franck Ribéry was born on 7 April 1983, in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. He grew up in a neighborhood with little money. When he was just two years old, he was in a serious car accident with his family. The accident left him with serious injuries to his face, which needed over one hundred stitches. This is why he has two long scars on the right side of his face.
Before becoming a full-time professional footballer, he worked as a construction worker with his father. Ribéry said this was a "learning experience" for him.
Club career
Starting his journey
Ribéry started playing football when he was six years old. He first joined a professional club, Lille, in 1996. He was a great athlete but had some problems at school. The club eventually let him go, saying he was "too small."
He returned to his hometown to play for US Boulogne. After playing for a few smaller clubs, he joined Brest. There, he became a star player and helped the team get promoted to a higher league.
His dream was to play in Ligue 1, the top football league in France. He got his chance when Metz signed him. He played so well that fans compared him to another famous French player, Robert Pires. After half a season, he moved to the Turkish club Galatasaray.
Galatasaray and Marseille
At Galatasaray, fans nicknamed him "Ferraribery" because he was so fast. He helped the team win the Turkish Cup in 2005, scoring the first goal in a 5–1 victory over their rivals, Fenerbahçe.
In 2005, Ribéry returned to France to play for Marseille. He quickly became one of the team's best players. He scored many important goals, including one from 35 meters away that was voted "goal of the season." He helped Marseille reach the French Cup final two years in a row. For his great performances, he was named the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year.
Superstar at Bayern Munich
A new challenge in Germany
On 7 June 2007, the German club Bayern Munich signed Ribéry for €25 million, which was a record amount for the club at the time. He was given the number 7 shirt, which used to belong to club legend Mehmet Scholl.
In his first season, Ribéry was amazing. He scored 16 goals and had 17 assists in all competitions. He helped Bayern win the Bundesliga league title and the German Cup. He was named the Footballer of the Year in Germany.
Over the next few seasons, Ribéry continued to be a key player for Bayern. He formed a famous partnership with Dutch winger Arjen Robben. Together, they were known as "Robbery" because they were so good at "stealing" the ball from opponents and scoring goals.
The historic treble season
The 2012–13 season was Ribéry's best ever. He was in incredible form and helped Bayern Munich win three major trophies: the Bundesliga, the DFB-Pokal, and the UEFA Champions League. Winning all three is called a "treble," and it's a very rare achievement.
In the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund, Ribéry provided the assist for Arjen Robben's winning goal. Because of his amazing season, he won the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award.
Later years and farewell
Ribéry continued to win trophies with Bayern for many more years. In 2013, he also won the FIFA Club World Cup, where he was named the best player of the tournament.
By the time he left Bayern in 2019, he had won a record nine Bundesliga titles and a total of 24 trophies with the club. In his final game, he scored a beautiful goal, giving the fans a perfect goodbye. Bayern announced they would hold a special farewell match for him and Robben.
Career in Italy
In August 2019, Ribéry joined the Italian club Fiorentina. He played there for two seasons. In September 2019, he was named the Serie A Player of the Month.
On 6 September 2021, he signed with another Italian club, Salernitana. He was made the team captain. However, he struggled with knee injuries. On 20 October 2022, Ribéry announced his retirement from professional football.
International career
Ribéry played for the France national team from 2006 to 2014, earning 81 caps and scoring 16 goals. He made his debut just before the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
At the 2006 World Cup, he was a key player for France. He scored his first international goal in a match against Spain. France made it all the way to the final, but lost to Italy in a penalty shootout.
He also played for France in Euro 2008, the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and UEFA Euro 2012. After an injury forced him to miss the 2014 FIFA World Cup, he announced his retirement from international football in August 2014.
Style of play
Ribéry was known for being a fast, tricky, and excellent dribbler. He had amazing control of the ball. Even though he was right-footed, he preferred to play on the left wing. This allowed him to cut inside and shoot with his stronger foot or make a pass to a teammate.
He was not just a goal scorer but also a great provider of assists. He was also praised for his hard work and energy on the field. The great French player Zinedine Zidane once called him "the jewel of French football."
Personal life
Ribéry has two younger brothers, François and Steeven, who are also footballers. He is married to Wahiba, and they have five children together. Ribéry is a convert to Islam.
After retiring as a player, Ribéry stayed at Salernitana to become a technical collaborator, helping the coaching staff.
Images for kids
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Ribéry playing for Bayern in 2019
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Ribéry playing for France at UEFA Euro 2012
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Ribéry collecting an award in 2013
See also
In Spanish: Franck Ribéry para niños
