Christian Karembeu

French footballer and World Cup champion

Christian Karembeu - French footballer and World Cup champion
Born

December 3rd, 1970
54 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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Played professional football primarily as a midfielder. Achieved significant success with clubs like Nantes and Real Madrid. Contributed to Real Madrid's La Liga and UEFA Champions League victories. Also played a vital role in the French national team that won the 1998 FIFA World Cup and the UEFA Euro 2000.

Won the 1998 FIFA World Cup with France

Played for Real Madrid from 1997 to 2000

Won the UEFA Euro 2000

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