Eric Abidal
French footballer (born 1979)
1979 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
French footballer (born 1979)
Born
September 11, 1979
Age
~47 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
association football player
FranceBorn in Saint-Genis-Laval
1979
Born in Saint-Genis-Laval (1979-09-11)
Present
Age ~47
About
Eric Sylvain Abidal is a French former professional footballer who played as a left-back or centre-back.
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Who is Eric Abidal?+
Eric Sylvain Abidal is a French former professional footballer who played as a left-back or centre-back.
What does the name Eric mean?+
The name Eric means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Eric, from Eoric, from Eirríkr, aye|ríkr|t2=ruler|nocat=1}}}}, or from nocat=1}}. Less likely from nocat=1, from rēx and *rīx}}. The name was in use in Anglo-Saxon Britain, reinforced by Scandinavian settlers before the Norman Conquest. Compare Erik, Erich. Possible .". It is of English origin.
When was Eric Abidal born?+
Eric Abidal was born on September 11, 1979.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Eric, from Eoric, from Eirríkr, aye|ríkr|t2=ruler|nocat=1}}}}, or from nocat=1}}. Less likely from nocat=1, from rēx and *rīx}}. The name was in use in Anglo-Saxon Britain, reinforced by Scandinavian settlers before the Norman Conquest. Compare Erik, Erich. Possible .
The name Eric is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Eric, from Eoric, from Eirríkr, aye|ríkr|t2=ruler|nocat=1}}}}, or from nocat=1}}. Less likely from nocat=1, from rēx and *rīx}}. The name was in use in Anglo-Saxon Britain, reinforced by Scandinavian settlers before the Norman Conquest. Compare Erik, Erich. Possible .". It is traditionally a male name.
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Eric — September 11, 1979
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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