French · Boulogne-sur-Mer · Born 7 April 1983Bayern Munich's dazzling French winger and UEFA Best Player in Europe 2013 — direct, rapid and a creator of extraordinary goals.
Franck Ribéry was born in Boulogne-sur-Mer in 1983 and had an itinerant early career across lower French leagues — Boulogne, Ales, Brest, Metz — before Galatasaray (2005–06) and Marseille (2005–07). Bayern Munich paid €25 million in 2007 and he spent 12 seasons (2007–2019) winning 8 Bundesliga titles, 5 DFB-Pokals and the 2013 Champions League. In 2013 he finished third in the Ballon d'Or — many considered him unlucky not to win it. He earned 81 France caps scoring 16 goals and providing 25+ international assists. His top speed of 34.1 km/h and 10.7 km per game reflected a winger of extraordinary ability. He scored 185 career goals and provided 321 assists — one of the highest assist totals for any winger in European football history. He won 24 major trophies. Spells at Fiorentina (2019–21) and Salernitana (2021–22) extended his career. His distinctive running style — slightly hunched, dreadlocks — and his face scarred from a childhood car accident made him immediately recognisable. His partnership with Arjen Robben at Bayern — Robbery — was the most feared wide duo in European football from 2011 to 2015.
Being runner-up for the 2013 Ballon d'Or behind Cristiano Ronaldo
How They Played
Explosive winger with exceptional dribbling, pace, and ability to create chances from wide positions
Lasting Impact
One of the most skillful wingers of his generation who dominated the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich
Career Honours
- Champions League 2013 (Bayern)
- Bundesliga 8x
- DFB-Pokal 5x
- UEFA Cup 2007 (Marseille)
- Ligue 2 2004 (Metz)
- FIFA FIFPro World XI 2013
- Champions League 2013
- Bundesliga 2008, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
- DFB-Pokal 2008, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016
- UEFA Cup 2007
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulogne | 2000–2004 | — | 73 | 97 | #7 |
| Metz | 2004–2005 | — | 26 | 2 | — |
| Galatasaray | 2005–2005 | — | 12 | 2 | — |
| Marseille | 2005–2007 | — | 60 | 11 | — |
| Bayern Munich | 2007–2019 | €25m | 425 | 124 | — |
| Fiorentina | 2019–2021 | — | 51 | 5 | — |
| Salernitana | 2021–2023 | — | 25 | 2 | — |
 France | — | — | 81 | 16 | — |
French Athletes