What club teams did Fabien Barthez play for?
Fabien Barthez played club football for Toulouse, Marseille, Monaco, Manchester United, and Nantes. He also returned to Marseille on loan for part of the 2003-04 season.
Questions about Fabien Barthez
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Why is Fabien Barthez nicknamed Le Divin Chauve?
Fabien Barthez was nicknamed Le Divin Chauve, meaning The Divine Bald One, because of his trademark shaved head.
How many World Cup clean sheets does Fabien Barthez hold?
Fabien Barthez shares the record for the most FIFA World Cup clean sheets, with ten, alongside England's Peter Shilton. He is also France's most capped player in World Cup finals, with 17 appearances.
Did Fabien Barthez win the Champions League?
Fabien Barthez won the UEFA Champions League with Olympique Marseille in the 1992-93 season, keeping a clean sheet in a 1-0 final win over Milan. The victory made him the youngest goalkeeper to win the competition until Iker Casillas matched the feat in 2000.
What happened to Fabien Barthez at Manchester United?
Fabien Barthez joined Manchester United for £7.8 million in 2000 and won two Premier League titles with the club. His form declined after the 2001-02 season, and he was eventually loaned back to Marseille after losing his starting spot to Tim Howard.
What did Fabien Barthez do after retiring from football?
Fabien Barthez began a motorsport career in 2008, racing in series including the Porsche Carrera Cup France and the FFSA GT Championship. He was crowned French GT Champion in 2013 and later formed his own racing team, Panis Barthez Compétition, with Olivier Panis.