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Michel Platini Biography, Net Worth, Wife, Married, Age, Stats

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Do you have a guess on the legendary French footballer, the top sixth FIFA player of the 20th century and the winner of BalloonD’ award three consecutive times (1983, 1984 and 1985) in life?

Obviously, Michel Platini is that great name and is one of the best footballers of his times. He ascended in his life from being a player up to the administrative and managerial roles. Platini represented his national team France for 15 years of his football career, before serving to be their coach for four more years. He was elected as the president of European Football Association (UEFA) in 2007 and also worked as the chairman of FIFA’s Technical and development committee.

Get familiar with more details about Michel Platini net worth, and his achievements in this article. You are about to know much more about Michel Platini wife, children, married life, and interests.

Who is Michel Platini?

Michel Platini came into the world on 21 June 1955 to Italian parents (Aldo Platini & Anna Platini). Platini’s father was a former footballer and director of local clubs (AS Nancy and Anna). His sporting potential and interest associated him to football in the early youth of 16 years to a local club AS Joeuf in 1966.

Association with the French club Nancy(1972–1979), Saint Etienne(1979–1982) and Juventus (1982–1987) paved the path of someone with his potential to attain victory over numerous clubs and competitions with his amicable skillset and stamina. He represented his National team France to victory in UEFA European championship (1984) and Artemio Franchi Trophy(1985). At the age of 31, he brought France the third place in the FIFA World Cup 1984.

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President of the UEFA, Michel Platini

Platini is the player in the history to make the rare appearance in football by representing two different countries when Kuwaiti Emir requested him to lead Kuwait in a friendly match against the soviet union in 1988, which the Soviet team won by 0-2.

Michel Platini Net Worth. How much is Michel Platini’s worth?

The glorious football career keeps Michel Platini net worth to remain on a standing plateau. He made a decent income in his life, and Michel Platini’s source of income is almost exclusively football. His associations with the international football clubs like Juventus and fairly high stats keeps leads him to the easy millions. Michel Platini net worth is estimated at about 15 million dollars as of 2019.

Image of Coach, Michel Platini net worth is $15 million
Coach, Michel Platini net worth is $15 million

Who is Michel Platini’s Wife? His Married life and Children

Michel Platini’s wife is Christelle Platini, who was a college student with an environmental science major when they exchanged vows in 1977. They have two children together.

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Michel Platini with his wife, Christelle Platini

Michel Platini’s daughter, Marine Platini is a renowned actress known for a 2006 comedy (Kids, Gotta Love ’em). Platini’s son Laurent Platini made his career into the business.

Image of Michel Platini with his kids
Michel Platini with his kids

Rumors exist for the legendary footballer’s wife to have fallen for his teammate Jean-François Larios in 1982, but the couple, however, managed to save their long term commitment through the following years. Larios, however, faced a drop from the national team as a consequence. Michel Platini’s children and wife live in a luxurious place near Marseilles at present.

Stats, Goals

Michel Platini made an array of achievements and filled up the scoresheet with his accomplishments. He scored 41 goals for France National Team, in a total of 72 competitions. His skill set of quick and versatile midfield marker brought an attire of success in his life. Looking at the league and club football, Michel Platini’s stats of total of 312 goals from 580 caps indicates his mastery on football.

Personal life

Michel Platini stands at an average height of 179 cm and an athletic body. He is of sun sign Gemini. As a footballer, his position in the field is midfield,  as well as a penalty and free-kick specialist remarks him more proficiently.

Michel Platini Age, Birth Name, Wiki-Bio

Full name Michel François Platini
Age 63 years old
Birthdate 21 June 1955
Birth Place Jœuf, France
Nationality French
Ethnicity Caucasian
Profession Footballer, Football Administrator, Manager
Spouse Christelle Platini
Net worth $15 million
Height 1.79 m
Weight N/A
Marital Status Married
Children 2 (one daughter and a son)
Social Media N/A

Summary 

Michel Platini’s net worth, made from his football career is estimated to be about 15 million dollars. Michel Platini’s wife Christelle Platini married him in her youth in 1977. His family and children live together in a luxurious place near Marseilles.

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