William Gallas
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French footballer (born 1977)
Arsenal during the 2006-07 and 2007-08 sea defenderfor the 2007-08 seasonoutspokenness and on-field emotional dispPremier LeagueTottenham Hotspur
Born
Years in career30 years active
August 17th, 1977
Birthplace
Asnières-sur-Seine
Known for
β Association football coach
Nationality
France
Height
181 cm (5'11") (average)
Generation
Generation X
Career
30 years
Region
Europe
How William Gallas compares to other Association football coachs
πWilliam Gallas is 8 years younger than the average Association football coach
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Facts about William Gallas
Did you know?
Did you know that William Gallas, a center-back and full-back, wore the number 10 jersey for Arsenal, a number typically reserved for attacking players?
5 Lesser-known facts
- William Gallas is one of the few players to have represented three major London rivals: Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur.
- He controversially wore the number 10 shirt for Arsenal during the 2006-07 and 2007-08 seasons, a highly unusual choice for a defender.
- Gallas served as Arsenal's captain for the 2007-08 season, despite a reputation for outspokenness and on-field emotional displays.
- In 2008, he famously staged a sit-down protest on the pitch after Arsenal conceded a late equalizer against Birmingham City.
- He began his professional career at French club SM Caen before moving to Olympique Marseille and then to the Premier League.
Career highlight
William Gallas was an integral part of Chelsea's historic back-to-back Premier League title victories in 2005 and 2006 under manager JosΓ© Mourinho. His defensive versatility and robust performances were crucial to their success during this dominant period.
Legacy
Gallas is remembered as a highly talented and versatile defender known for his strong physical presence and occasional controversial personality. His career across London's top clubs left an undeniable mark on Premier League history.