Johan Micoud
๐ฅ TrendingA member of the Generation X generation, Johan Micoud was born in 1973 in Cannes and went on to become a celebrated Athlete.
French footballer (born 1973)
"His most defining career moment was undoubtedly the 2003-2004 season with Werder Bremen." โ About Johan Micoud
| Metric | Johan Micoud | Avg Athlete | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 52 | 47 | +5 yrs |
| Height | 185cm (6'1") | 176cm | +9cm |
| Career length | 34 yrs | ~35 yrs | -1 yrs |
| Based on 1874 Athlete profiles in our database | |||
See also
Facts about Johan Micoud
Did you know that despite being a European champion with France in 2000, Johan Micoud never played a single minute during the tournament?
- Micoud played alongside Zinedine Zidane in the AS Cannes youth system, both emerging talents from the Riviera.
- He was part of France's UEFA Euro 2000 winning squad, though he didn't play any minutes in the tournament.
- Affectionately dubbed "Le Chef" (The Chief) by Werder Bremen fans, he was instrumental in their 2004 double win.
- After retiring, Micoud ventured into media, becoming a football pundit for French television channels.
- He returned to his roots post-career, serving as a sporting director for his boyhood club, AS Cannes.
His most defining career moment was undoubtedly the 2003-2004 season with Werder Bremen. He led the team to a historic Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double, playing a pivotal role as their creative attacking midfielder. This achievement cemented his status as a club legend in Germany.
Johan Micoud is remembered as a highly intelligent and elegant attacking midfielder, a true playmaker whose vision and passing elevated every team he played for. He left a lasting impact as a key figure in Bordeaux's 1999 title win and Werder Bremen's historic 2004 double.