One of the most famous footballers in history has been Michel Platini. Born June 21, 1955, in JÅ’uf, France, Platini’s career accolades are as an executive as well as a player. He was light on his feet in an era where elegance was lauded; a player with creative ideas, and he could strike the ball beautifully from dead-ball situations.
Match Records
Michel Platini himself had a distinguished football career.
Nancy (1972–1979)
- Matches: 181
- Goals: 98
- Note: He was part of the Nancy side that won the Coupe de France in 1978.
Saint-Étienne (1979–1982)
- Matches: 104
- Goals: 58
Platini helped him win the French League in 1981
Juventus (1982–1987)
- Matches: 147
- Goals: 68
With Platini, Juventus won two Serie A titles and a European Cup.
France (1976–1987) — National Team
- Matches: 72
- Goals: 41
Note: He led France to the crown at Euro 1984.
Goals Breakdown (Club and Country)
| Team | Years | Matches Played | Goals Scored |
|---|---|---|---|
| AS Nancy | 1972–1979 | 181 | 98 |
| Saint-Étienne | 1979–1982 | 104 | 58 |
| Juventus | 1982–1987 | 147 | 68 |
| France National Team | 1976–1987 | 72 | 41 |
| Total | 504 | 265 |
Major Wins and Honors
Many silverware won by Michel Platini:
- Club Level
Coupe de France (1978) with Nancy.
French League 1981 with Saint-Étienne
Titles Serie A (1984, 1986) with Juventus
EC 1985 JUVENTUS
Intercontinental Cup (1985) with Juventus
- International Level
UEFA European Championship (1984) — France.
Platini took home the Ballon d’Or three years in a row (1983, 1984, 1985), illustrating just how far ahead of everyone else he was at the time.
- Individual Achievements
Michel Platini was the joint top scorer of the 1984 UEFA-European-Championship with nine goals.
Between 1983 and 1985, Platini was the Serie A top scorer for three consecutive seasons.
Related News & Legal Issues
MICHEL PLATINI Former France midfielder. His reputation has taken several hits in recent days Chief among them were the financial misconduct charges he had faced during his presidency of UEFA. He had a payment scandal and was banned from soccer in 2015, along with Sepp Blatter Software: remember that Platini took it to the courts and fought his case in the media, still maintaining his innocence? Platini’s ban expired in 2019, although he has still boasted a sizeable footballing presence in the game since then.
Recently, Platini was found by a Swiss court to be free from corruption charges in July of 2022. In the FIFA payments case, the court found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing.
Family and Relationships
Platini is the son of Italian immigrants who made their home in France. His father, Aldo Platini, was a football coach and sports administrator. His mother, a housewife, Anna Platini He has always spoken about how he is forever grateful for the support of his family throughout his football career. Platini is married to Christelle Bigoni and they have two children: Laurent, a son who is named after Platini’s brother; and Marine.
His son, Laurent Platini, worked for UEFA too in his father’s era as president. The scandal has left Europe’s former top soccer official estranged from the family, but he continues to live a private life near them.
Net Worth
Networth: Around $15 million. He made his wealth during his football career, managerial roles and earning sponsorships while playing. Although his ban hit his income from football governance, past triumphs and investments have secured his financial position.
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