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Fabien Barthez
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France · 1998–2000

Fabien Barthez

Legend GK Right-footed leaderclutch
Rating
89
Caps
87
Goals
0
Life
1971
Clubs
Olympique de Marseille, AS Monaco, Manchester United
#19
Editorial rank of 33 for France
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The charismatic bald eagle famously backstopped France to World Cup glory in 1998 and the Euros in 2000, adding a Champions League title with Marseille. Career record: 87 caps and 0 goals for France; club career at Olympique de Marseille, AS Monaco, Manchester United.

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Career record

1990–1992Toulouse
1992–1995Olympique de Marseille
1995–2000AS Monaco
2000–2004Manchester United
2003–2006Olympique de Marseille
2006–2007FC Nantes
France87 caps, 0 goals

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Around Barthez in the almanac

One rank above: David Trezeguet at #18.

One rank below: Franck Ribéry at #20.

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