Frank Riberi French football midfielder. Date of Birth: 01.04.1983 Country: France

1. Frank Ribery - French Midfielder
2. Club Career
3. Personal Life
4. Achievements

Frank Ribery - French Midfielder

Frank Ribery is a French football midfielder known for his versatility and speed on the field. Born on April 7, 1983, in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France, Ribery began his career in 2001 playing for the team "Boulogne" in the French second division. He then moved to "Olympique" in Aleza the following season. However, financial problems forced Ribery to take a break from football and work as a road worker for six months.

Club Career

In 2003-2004, Ribery played for "Brest" and later joined "Metz" in 2004. However, he left the club due to unpaid wages. He then played for "Galatasaray" in 2005 and "Olympique Marseille" from 2005 to 2007. During his time with "Galatasaray," Ribery won the Turkish Cup in 2005. On June 7, 2007, he signed a four-year contract with the Munich-based club "Bayern Munich" for a club record fee of 25 million euros. Ribery took the number 7 jersey, which was previously worn by club legend Mehmet Scholl. Ribery showcased his skills as a dynamic midfielder, providing numerous assists to the club's forwards, Miroslav Klose and Luca Toni.

Personal Life

When Ribery was 2 years old, he and his family were involved in a serious car accident in Boulogne-sur-Mer. Their car collided with a truck, and Ribery suffered facial injuries as he hit the windshield. As a result, he has two long scars on the right side of his face. Ribery is married to an Algerian woman named Wahiba and they have two daughters, Hizya and Shahinez. Their youngest daughter was born on January 9, 2008, in Paris.

Achievements

Ribery has achieved numerous accolades throughout his career. He was a member of the German championship-winning team in 2008, and he also won the Fortis Turkey Cup in 2004/05. Ribery was part of the team that reached the final of the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He also won the German League Cup in 2007 and the German Cup in the same year. Additionally, Ribery was part of the team that won the Intertoto Cup in 2005.