France's most capped player and the man who scored both goals in the 1998 World Cup semi-final.
Lilian Thuram was born in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe in 1972. He is the most capped French player in history (142 caps until Lloris). He scored both goals in France's 1998 World Cup semi-final against Croatia — his only two international goals — in one of the most celebrated individual semi-final performances in World Cup history. He won the World Cup in 1998 and Euro 2000. He won the Champions League with Juventus. He became one of French football's most prominent intellectuals — writing books about race, history and the legacy of colonialism. He is one of the most politically engaged footballers in French history.
Best Known For
World Cup 1998
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- World Cup 1998
- Euro 2000
- Champions League (Juventus)
- Serie A multiple
Career Journey
Timeline
1972
👶 Born in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe
2008
🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ Monaco
🏟️ Juventus
🏟️ Barcelona
🏆 World Cup 1998
🏆 Euro 2000
🏆 Champions League (Juventus)
🏆 Serie A multiple