Samuel Umtiti
French footballer, 2018 World Cup winner
Born
November 14th, 1993
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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A professional footballer, played as a central defender. Spent formative years at Lyon, making his first team debut in 2012. Joined FC Barcelona in 2016, contributing to the team's success in La Liga and UEFA Champions League. Played a significant role in France's national team victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, securing the title with a crucial defensive performance. Known for strong tackles and aerial ability, Umtiti became a regular starter at both club and international levels.
Winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup with France
Winning La Liga with FC Barcelona
Winning UEFA Champions League with FC Barcelona
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