Sébastien Frey
Footballer, goalkeeper for Fiorentina
Born
March 18th, 1980
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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A professional footballer played as a goalkeeper. Started career at AS Cannes, then moved to Inter Milan. Achieved prominence at Fiorentina, contributing significantly to the team's defensive strength during his tenure. Played for the French national team, participating in international competitions including the UEFA European Championship.
Played for Fiorentina from 2006 to 2014
Represented France in international competitions
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