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My Take
At 195 cm, Alphonse Areola embodies the unglamorous dignity of the goalkeeper. What strikes me is the path: a PSG academy product who could have coasted on pedigree instead spent formative years grinding through loans at Lens, Bastia, and Villarreal. That detour, getting battered and tested away from the spotlight, is usually where real keepers are forged. He has worn the France shirt and even holds the Legion of Honour, yet the job is to stand silently at the very back and absorb pressure. I will always have more admiration for the last line of defence than for the flashy finishers in front of it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alphonse Areola
- Name (Japanese)
- アルフォンス・アレオラ
- Reading
- あるふぉんす・あれおら
- Born
- February 27, 1993 (age 33)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rooster
- Origin
- Paris, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 195 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2018 Knight of the Legion of Honour
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Alphonse Areola born?
Born February 27, 1993 (age 33).
Where is Alphonse Areola from?
Alphonse Areola is from Paris, France.
What does Alphonse Areola do?
Alphonse Areola works as association football player.
How tall is Alphonse Areola?
Alphonse Areola is 195 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.