Christian Karembeu
Defence
WORLD LEGEND
France
Christian Karambeu about playing in the Legends Charity Game:
"I had the honour of representing France 53 times, but surprisingly, I only faced Portugal once during my international career. That said, the quality and flair of Portuguese football have always been undeniable. The Legends Charity Game is a fantastic opportunity to share the pitch with some of Portugal’s most iconic players, and even better, it’s all for a great cause. With over €1 million set to be raised for vital global and local charities, I’m proud to be part of something so meaningful. I can’t wait to lace up my boots again."
About
The French defensive midfielder forged a successful career in Europe at the top level, playing in Spain, Italy, France, England, Switzerland and Greece.
Starting in a Champions League final win for Real Madrid, he was described by Paul Scholes as a ‘complete midfielder’ and managed over 50 caps for his country. Plus, he was part of the France international successes in both Euro 2000 and the World Cup in 1998.
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
International Level
Euro 2000 and World Cup 1998 winner, FIFA Confederations Cup 2001. Started in the 1998 final.
Club Level
5 major honours, including Ligue 1, Greek Super League and two Champions League titles, starting in the 1998 final.
Personal Honours
8 major honours, including Euro 2000, World Cup 1998 and two Champions League titles.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER
France (1992-2002)
53 apps, 1 goal
CLUB HISTORY
Nantes (1990-1995) 130 apps, 5 goals
Sampdoria (1995-1997) 62 apps, 6 goals
Real Madrid (1997-2000) 51 apps, 1 goal
Middlesbrough (2000-2001) 33 apps, 4 goals
Olympiakos (2001-2004) 68 apps, 3 goals
Servette (2004-2005) 23 apps, 2 goals
Bastia (2005-2006) 7 apps, 0 goals