French · Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe · Born 1 January 1972French football defender and midfielder who won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000, becoming France's most-capped player with 142 international appearances.
Lilian Thuram was born in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe in 1972. He is the most capped French player in history (142 caps until Lloris). He scored both goals in France's 1998 World Cup semi-final against Croatia — his only two international goals — in one of the most celebrated individual semi-final performances in World Cup history. He won the World Cup in 1998 and Euro 2000. He won the Champions League with Juventus. He became one of French football's most prominent intellectuals — writing books about race, history and the legacy of colonialism. He is one of the most politically engaged footballers in French history.
Scoring both goals in France's World Cup 1998 semi-final victory over Croatia
How They Played
Versatile defender, strong in the air, excellent pace and crossing ability
Lasting Impact
One of France's greatest defenders and most-capped player
Career Honours
- World Cup 1998
- Euro 2000
- Champions League (Juventus)
- Serie A multiple
- Champions League 2001
- Serie A 2002
- Serie A 2003
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monaco | 1991–1996 | 119 | 1 |
| Juventus | 2001–2006 | 175 | 5 |
| Barcelona | 2006–2008 | 71 | 0 |
| Parma | 1996–2001 | 204 | 9 |
| New York Red Bulls | 2010–2010 | 15 | 0 |
 France | — | 142 | 2 |
French Athletes