How many caps did Robert Pirès win for France?

Robert Pirès won 79 caps for France, scoring 14 goals.

What did Robert Pirès win?

Robert Pirès's recorded honours include FIFA World Cup 1998.

Which clubs did Robert Pirès play for?

Stade de Reims (1991–1992), FC Metz (1993–1998), Olympique de Marseille (1998–2000), Arsenal (2000–2006), Villarreal CF (2006–2010), Aston Villa (2010–2011), FC Goa (2014–2016).

Where does Robert Pirès rank among France's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Robert Pirès #30 of France's 33 greatest players of all time.

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30 / France · 1996–2004

Robert Pirès

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Caps · France

Goals · France

Life

1973

Clubs

FC Metz, Arsenal, Villarreal CF

Honours

FIFA World Cup 1998

#30

Editorial rank of 33 for France

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Career record: 79 caps and 14 goals for France; club career at FC Metz, Arsenal, Villarreal CF; honours include FIFA World Cup 1998.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Honours · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q113156

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Career record

1991–1992	Stade de Reims
1993–1998	FC Metz
1998–2000	Olympique de Marseille
2000–2006	Arsenal
2006–2010	Villarreal CF
2010–2011	Aston Villa
2014–2016	FC Goa
France	79 caps, 14 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · France checked 4 October 2026
Goals · France checked 4 October 2026
Honours · FIFA World Cup 1998 · Winning team checked 4 October 2026

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Around Pirès in the almanac

One rank above: Olivier Giroud at #29.

One rank below: Youri Djorkaeff at #31.

France's editorial top five: Zinedine Zidane · Michel Platini · Thierry Henry · Karim Benzema · Kylian Mbappé.

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