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Home Gallery My favourite players Match Results Who to look out for Player books Between the goalposts Links Email me Player ratings Miscellaneous Squad numbers FIFA2002 Player Profiles |
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Player Profiles... |
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Fabien Barthez |
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FACTFILE
Shirt number: 1
Position: Goalkeeper
Date of Birth: 28th June 1971
Place of birth: Lavelanet, France
Height: 5ft 11ins
Weight: 12st 7lbs
United Debut: 13th Aug 2000 v Chelsea, Wembley, Charity Shield
Previous Clubs: Toulouse, Olympique Marsielle, AS Monaco |
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Did You Know??? |
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Fabien has been fascinated by dolphins ever since he swam with them off the south coast of France. "It was like scuba diving!" he says. |
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In 2000/2001 Barthez was voted the World's Best Goalkeeper by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics. |
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In July 2001 Fabien persuaded Sir Alex to let him play on the wing, coming on as a sub in an 8-1 pre-season tour win against Singapore XI!! |
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His father, Alain, reckons his son would have been an international at rugby or petanque (the popular French version of bowls) if he hadn't made it as a footballer. |
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The French star loves fast cars and fulfilled a lifetime ambition when rally driving champion Gilles Panizzi took him for a test drive in his car! |
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CLUB HONOURS
Marseille:European Cup winner 1992/93
AS Monaco: French championship winner 1996/97, 1999/2000
Manchester United: Premiership winner 2000/01 |
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INTERNATIONAL
Caps: (France) 56
Honours: 1998 World Cup winner, Euro 2000 Winner |
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FAB's skills |
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SPEED & ANTICIPATION Even though he's not the biggest keeper around, Fabien's quick feet and ability to anticipate what will happen next means he can get across to most shots.
EXPERIENCE With World Cup and European Championship winners' medals in his trophy cabinet, United couldn't wish for a goalkeeper with more experience of football at the highest level
REFLEXES Fabien is renowned for his lightning reflexes which help him to repel short-range shots and headers
DECISION-MAKING Defenders love to play in front of a keeper who dominates his penalty area and Fabien is always quick to come out and claim crosses
DISTRIBUTION Fabien's fast, accurate throws set up many United counter attacks and his kicking ability make him one of the best keepers at dealing with back passes |
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