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My Take
Fabien Barthez is one of my favorite goalkeepers precisely because he was never tidy. The shaved head, the sweeper-keeper boldness, the 1998 World Cup heroics that earned him the Legion of Honour, all of it felt like a man playing on instinct and nerve. Being named the world's best goalkeeper in 2000 confirmed what fans already sensed. What seals my affection is the second act as a racing driver. Trading the penalty area for the racetrack suits him; both demand split-second courage. Barthez lived flat out, on the pitch and off it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Fabien Barthez
- Name (Japanese)
- ファビアン・バルテズ
- Reading
- ふぁびあん・ばるてず
- Born
- June 28, 1971 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Boar
- Origin
- Lavelanet, Ariège, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 180 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / racing automobile driver
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1998 Knight of the Legion of Honour
- 2000 IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Fabien Barthez born?
Born June 28, 1971 (age 55).
Where is Fabien Barthez from?
Fabien Barthez is from Lavelanet, Ariège, France.
What does Fabien Barthez do?
Fabien Barthez works as association football player, racing automobile driver.
How tall is Fabien Barthez?
Fabien Barthez is 180 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.