Michel Platini
French football player, manager and executive (born 1955)
1955 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
French football player, manager and executive (born 1955)
Born
June 21, 1955
Age
~71 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
association football coach, association football player, sports official
FranceBorn in Jœuf
1955
Born in Jœuf (1955-06-21)
1983
AwardBallon d'Or
1984
AwardBallon d'Or
1984
AwardL'Équipe Champion of Champions
1985
AwardBallon d'Or
1985
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
About
Michel François Platini is a French football administrator and former player and manager. Regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, Platini won the Ballon d'Or three times in a row, in 1983, 1984 and 1985, and came seventh in the FIFA Player of the Century vote. In recognition of his achievements, he was named a Knight of the Legion of Honour in 1985 and became an Officer in 1998. As the president of UEFA in 2015 he was banned from involvement in football under FIFA's organisation, over ethics violations. The ban lasted until 2023.
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Who is Michel Platini?+
Michel François Platini is a French football administrator and former player and manager. Regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, Platini won the Ballon d'Or three times in a row, in 1983, 1984 and 1985, and came seventh in the FIFA Player of the Century vote. In recognition of his
What does the name Michel mean?+
The name Michel means "A surname from French". It is of French origin.
When was Michel Platini born?+
Michel Platini was born on June 21, 1955.
Name Meaning
A surname from French
The name Michel is of French origin, meaning "A surname from French". It is traditionally a male name.
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Michel — June 21, 1955
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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