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Fabien Alain Barthez (born 28 June 1971) is a French former professional footballer and racing driver who played as a goalkeeper. At club level, he played football in both France and England with Toulouse, Marseille, Monaco, Manchester United and Nantes. At international level, he played for the France national team, with whom he won the 1998 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2000 and the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup, representing his nation at a total of three editions of both the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship; he also reached the final of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, after which he retired from international football. Nicknamed Le Divin Chauve ("The Divine Bald One"), due to his trademark shaved head, Barthez was France's most capped player in the FIFA World Cup, with 17 appearances at the finals and shares the record for the most World Cup clean sheets with Peter Shilton, with ten. In club football, he won the UEFA Champions League with Olympique Marseille in 1993 as well as several Ligue 1 and Premier League titles. After retiring from football in 2007, Barthez began a career in motorsport in 2008.

Quick facts about Fabien Barthez

  • Full name: Fabien Barthez
  • Born: 1971-06-28
  • Nationality: France
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q191139

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Who is Fabien Barthez?

Fabien Alain Barthez (born 28 June 1971) is a French former professional footballer and racing driver who played as a goalkeeper.

What nationality is Fabien Barthez?

Fabien Barthez is France.

When was Fabien Barthez born?

Fabien Barthez was born on 1971-06-28.

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