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Robert Pires

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1973 (50 years old)

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Reims, France

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Left Midfield

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Robert Emmanuel Pires (born 29 October 1973) is a French football coach and former professional player.

Pires played for French clubs Metz and Marseille prior to his time with Arsenal, where he won two FA Cups and two Premier League titles including the club's unbeaten season of 2003–04. A former France international, Pires earned 79 caps between 1996 and 2004 for his country, including winning both the 1998 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000. He has been included in the PFA Team of the Year for the 2001–02, 2002–03 and 2003–04 seasons, was the Player of the Tournament for the 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup, FWA Player of the Year for the 2001–02 season, Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year for the 1995–96 season, and was included in the FIFA 100 by Pelé. He was also voted by Arsenal fans as the 6th greatest player in the club's history.

Pires played the majority of his career as a left winger, but could also play all across the midfield or in a position to support the forward line. Pires is currently coaching at Arsenal.


Career Honours

FA Cup
2004-2005

Arsenal

Premier League
2003-2004

Arsenal

FIFA Confederations Cup
2003

Arsenal

FA Cup
2002-2003

Arsenal

FWA Footballer of the Year
2001-2002

Arsenal

Premier League
2001-2002

Arsenal

FIFA Confederations Cup
2001

Arsenal

UEFA European Championship
2000

Marseille

FIFA World Cup
1998

France

Coupe de la Ligue
1995-1996

Metz


Career Milestones


Former Youth Teams

1989-1992

1992-1993


Former Senior Teams

1993-1998

1996-2004

1998-2000

2000-2006

2006-2010

2010-2011

2014-2015


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