Gaël Clichy
Footballer, UEFA Champions League winner
Born
July 26th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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A professional footballer from France, played primarily as a left-back. Clichy began his career at AS Cannes before moving to Arsenal in 2003, where he became a key player in the team's defense. During his time at Arsenal, the team secured the Premier League title and reached the UEFA Champions League final in 2006. In 2011, transferred to Manchester City, contributing to the team's success in winning multiple Premier League titles and the 2013-14 League Cup. Clichy represented the French national team, earning several caps and participating in major tournaments.
Winning the Premier League with Arsenal
Winning the UEFA Champions League with Manchester City
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