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Football Biography

Patrice Evra

“Patrice”

French flag French · Dakar, Senegal · Born 15 May 1981

Left Back

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Passionate and dynamic French left-back who became one of the Premier League's finest defenders during eight seasons at Manchester United.

Patrice Latyr Evra was born in Dakar, Senegal on 15 May 1981 and raised in France. He began his career at Marsala in Italy before moving to Monza, Nice and then Monaco, where he won Ligue 1 in 2000 and reached the Champions League final in 2004. He joined Manchester United in January 2006 and became one of the most consistent and popular defenders in the club's history, making 379 appearances. He won five Premier League titles, three League Cups and the Champions League in 2008. Evra left for Juventus in 2014, winning two Serie A titles, before spells at Marseille and West Ham. He earned 81 caps for France and was part of the squad that reached the 2006 World Cup final.

Famous For

Captaining Manchester United during their most successful Premier League era

He famously posted a video on Instagram of himself slapping raw chicken while singing, which became a viral sensation and cemented his reputation as football's greatest character on social media.

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Playing Style

How They Played

Attacking full-back with pace, stamina and leadership qualities

Legacy

Lasting Impact

One of the greatest left-backs in Premier League history and inspirational captain

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • Premier League 5x
  • Champions League 2008
  • League Cup 3x
  • Serie A 2x
  • Premier League 2007
  • Premier League 2008
  • Premier League 2009
  • Premier League 2011
  • Premier League 2013
  • Serie A 2015
  • Serie A 2016
Club Career
Club Period Apps Goals Shirt
Marsala1998–1999271#26
Monza1999–2000280#3
Nice2000–2002652#3
Monaco2002–20061436#3
Manchester United2006–201437910
Juventus2014–20171051
Marseille2017–2018230
West Ham2018–201860
French flag France81
Career Journey

Timeline

1998 📌 Professional debut with Marsala
2006 📌 Joins Manchester United
2007 🏆 First Premier League title
2008 🏆 Champions League winner
2010 🌍 World Cup final with France
2014 📌 Joins Juventus
2019 📌 Retires from professional football
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Patrice Evra

Evra made 379 appearances for Manchester United between 2006 and 2014.

He won five Premier League titles, the Champions League in 2008, three League Cups and the Community Shield.

Yes, he was part of the France squad that reached the 2006 World Cup final in Germany, where they lost to Italy on penalties.

He played for Marsala, Monza, Nice, Monaco, Manchester United, Juventus, Marseille and West Ham United.

Patrice Evra was born on 15 May 1981 in Dakar, Senegal.