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Emmanuel Petit

French footballer (born 1970)

  • Fame61.1
  • Momentum15.0
  • Wikipedia39.8K
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  • Age
    56
    Born 1970
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    In the Game
    2018
Summary
Updated 2026-08-30

Emmanuel Laurent Petit is a French former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder at club level for Arsenal, Barcelona, Monaco, and Chelsea. He represented France at international level in two FIFA World Cups and two UEFA European Championships; he scored the third goal in France's 3–0 victory in the 1998 FIFA World Cup Final and was also a member of the French squad that won UEFA Euro 2000. He was known for his strong defensive abilities, including tackling, interceptions, and marking, as well as his passing range and ability to transition play from defense to attack. In his prime, he was one of the best left-footed players in European and world football.

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Teams

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  • Chelsea F.C.
    2001–2004
  • Fc Barcelona
    2000–2001
  • Arsenal F.C.
    1997–2000
  • France men's national association football team
    1990–2003
  • AS Monaco FC
    1988–1997
  • Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
19882004
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2001–2004552
2000–2001231
1997–2000859
1990–2003636
1988–19972224
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  • Knight of the Legion of Honour
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61.1
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Momentum15.0
Historical25.4
Now attention100.0
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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