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My Take
What I find compelling about William Gallas is not just the trophy-laden career across Chelsea, Arsenal, France's national side, and a globe-trotting finale in Australia, but the quiet second act. A defender of his stature and pedigree could have drifted into punditry; instead he is coaching youth football in Hungary, far from the spotlight. To me that signals a genuine love of the craft rather than the fame. I respect players who stay close to the grass and the grind, passing on hard-won lessons to kids who may never know how good he once was. That, more than any medal, defines him for me.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- William Gallas
- Name (Japanese)
- ウィリアム・ギャラス
- Reading
- うぃりあむ・ぎゃらす
- Born
- August 17, 1977 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Snake
- Origin
- Asnières-sur-Seine, Seine, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 181 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was William Gallas born?
Born August 17, 1977 (age 48).
Where is William Gallas from?
William Gallas is from Asnières-sur-Seine, Seine, France.
What does William Gallas do?
William Gallas works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is William Gallas?
William Gallas is 181 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
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.