Emmanuel Petit

French footballer and World Cup champion

Emmanuel Petit - French footballer and World Cup champion
Born

September 22nd, 1970
55 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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A former professional footballer played as a midfielder. Achieved significant success in both club and international football. Played for clubs including AS Monaco, Arsenal, and Barcelona. Contributed to the French national team’s victory in the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Also participated in UEFA Euro 2000, further establishing a notable international presence.

Won the 1998 FIFA World Cup with France

Played for Arsenal, winning two Premier League titles

Contributed to AS Monaco's Ligue 1 title in 1997

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