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Public records list Michel Platini as an association football player, sports official and association football coach. Michel Platini was born in Jœuf, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France on June 21, 1955. The age as of 2026 is 71. Recorded honors include Officer of the Legion of Honour (1998), Officer of the National Order of Merit (1994), Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria and 5 more. The listed height is 179 cm.
My Take
To me Michel Platini was football as art. Born in the small French town of Jœuf, he won the Ballon d'Or three years running from 1983 to 1985, a feat that still makes serious fans shiver. His free-kick precision, his reading of the game, his playmaker's mind, all of it sat at the highest tier. That he later rose to lead UEFA only underscores his weight in the sport, even if his administrative years drew controversy. The elegance he showed on the pitch hasn't faded for me. A Legion of Honour recipient and a national hero, he's a player I fall for again every time I watch the old footage.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michel Platini
- Name (Japanese)
- ミシェル・プラティニ
- Reading
- みしぇる・ぷらてぃに
- Born
- June 21, 1955 (age 71)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Goat
- Origin
- Jœuf, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France
- Height
- 179 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / sports official / association football coach / athlete
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1998 Officer of the Legion of Honour
- 1994 Officer of the National Order of Merit
- Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria
- Order of the Badge of Honour
- 1983 Ballon d'Or
- Order of Honour
- 1984 L'Équipe Champion of Champions
- 1985 Knight of the Legion of Honour
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4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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 Michel Platini born?
Born June 21, 1955 (age 71).
Where is Michel Platini from?
Michel Platini is from Jœuf, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France.
What does Michel Platini do?
Michel Platini works as association football player, sports official, association football coach, athlete.
How tall is Michel Platini?
Michel Platini is 179 cm.
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