Éric Abidal Rank
About Éric Abidal
Éric Abidal is a former French professional footballer who made a name for himself with his successful career with a number of clubs, including Barcelona and Lyon, with whom he helped win numerous trophies. He was a member of the France national football team between 2004 and 2013, during which he represented France in two FIFA World Cup tournaments.
Personal Life
He and retired gymnast Hayet Kebir tied the knot in 2007. The marriage produced multiple children.
Achievements
In addition to winning four La Liga titles with Barcelona, he also helped the club win two UEFA Champions League titles.
Trivia
He became a Muslim after his 2007 marriage to Hayet.
In 2011, he was diagnosed with cancer of the liver and underwent a successful liver transplant in 2012.
Éric Abidal Rank
Éric Abidal's Popularity
Éric Abidal is a famous French footballer, who was born on September 11, 1979. As a person born on this date, Éric Abidal is listed in our database as the 24th most popular celebrity for the day (September 11) and the 124th most popular for the year (1979).
People born on September 11 fall under the Zodiac sign of Virgo, the Virgin. Éric Abidal is the 929th most popular Virgo.
Aside from information specific to Éric Abidal's birthday, Éric Abidal is the 111th most famous French and ranks 2nd in famous people born in Lyon, France.
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