Sylvain Distin
French footballer and defender
Born
December 16th, 1977
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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A former professional footballer who played as a central defender. Started a notable career in France before moving to England, where played for several clubs including Manchester City, Portsmouth, and Everton. Contributed to teams' defensive efforts in the Premier League and achieved significant appearances throughout a lengthy career. Represented the France national team at various youth levels, demonstrating strong defensive skills.
Played for Manchester City in the Premier League
Achieved over 400 appearances in English football
Played for Portsmouth during their FA Cup victory in 2008
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