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Gabriel Obertan, born on February 26, 1989 in Paris, France, is an association football player. As of 2026, Gabriel Obertan is 37 years old. The listed height is 186 cm.
My Take
What strikes me about Gabriel Obertan is the arc rather than the highlight reel. A Paris-born Clairefontaine graduate who once carried the weight of huge expectations, he never quite became the global superstar the hype promised. Yet the chapter I find most compelling is the quiet one: trading the spotlight for an assistant coaching role at Charlotte Independence. There is real dignity in a former prodigy choosing to pass on what he learned rather than chase fading glory. I respect players who reinvent themselves off the pitch, and Obertan's second act reads as honest, grounded work that deserves more attention than his transfer fees ever did.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gabriel Obertan
- Name (Japanese)
- ガブリエル・オベルタン
- Reading
- がぶりえる・おべるたん
- Born
- February 26, 1989 (age 37)
- Origin
- Paris, France
- Height
- 186 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Snake
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Gabriel Obertan born?
Born February 26, 1989 (age 37).
Where is Gabriel Obertan from?
Gabriel Obertan is from Paris, France.
What does Gabriel Obertan do?
Gabriel Obertan works as association football player.
How tall is Gabriel Obertan?
Gabriel Obertan is 186 cm.
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