Difference between revisions of "Christian Karembeu"
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| − | '''Christian Karembeu''' (born [[December 3]], [[1970]] in Lifou, New Caledonia) is a former French international [[football (soccer)]] player. | + | '''Christian Karembeu''' (born [[December 3]], [[1970]] in Lifou, New Caledonia) is a former French international [[football (soccer)]] player. |
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| + | Karembeu announced his retirement on [[October 13]] [[2005]], although he added that he would "be having a kickabout from time to time." | ||
He last played midfield for Bastia in the French Ligue 1. They obtained him on loan from Swiss side Servette, until they lost their relegation battle. Prior to joining Servette, Karembeu played for Nantes (1990-95), Sampdoria (1995-97), Real Madrid (1997-2000), Middlesbrough (2000-01), and [[Olympiakos FC|Olympiakos]] (2001-04). With Real Madrid, he won the Champions League in 1998 and 2000. | He last played midfield for Bastia in the French Ligue 1. They obtained him on loan from Swiss side Servette, until they lost their relegation battle. Prior to joining Servette, Karembeu played for Nantes (1990-95), Sampdoria (1995-97), Real Madrid (1997-2000), Middlesbrough (2000-01), and [[Olympiakos FC|Olympiakos]] (2001-04). With Real Madrid, he won the Champions League in 1998 and 2000. | ||
| + | ==His career in Greece== | ||
| + | {| {{prettytable}} | ||
| + | ! width="84"|Years | ||
| + | ! width="124"|Club | ||
| + | ! width="44"|Div | ||
| + | ! width="44"|Games | ||
| + | ! width="44"|Goals | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |[[2002 Football Championship|2001-02]] | ||
| + | |[[Olympiakos FC|Olympiakos]] | ||
| + | |A | ||
| + | |24 | ||
| + | |1 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |[[2003 Football Championship|2002-03]] | ||
| + | |[[Olympiakos FC|Olympiakos]] | ||
| + | |A | ||
| + | |22 | ||
| + | |2 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |[[2004 Football Championship|2003-04]] | ||
| + | |[[Olympiakos FC|Olympiakos]] | ||
| + | |A | ||
| + | |22 | ||
| + | |0 | ||
| + | |} | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | ==International== | ||
Born in the French territory of New Caledonia, he was a vital player in the French team that won the 1998 World Cup and was on the squad, but played just one game, as France won Euro 2000. He compiled 53 caps in his career. | Born in the French territory of New Caledonia, he was a vital player in the French team that won the 1998 World Cup and was on the squad, but played just one game, as France won Euro 2000. He compiled 53 caps in his career. | ||
Karembeu is famous for not singing the French national anthem, "La Marseillaise", on the field, since two of his uncles had been exhibited in a human zoo during the Paris Colonial Exposition of 1931. This stance earned him some criticism and a fair amount of respect. | Karembeu is famous for not singing the French national anthem, "La Marseillaise", on the field, since two of his uncles had been exhibited in a human zoo during the Paris Colonial Exposition of 1931. This stance earned him some criticism and a fair amount of respect. | ||
| + | ==Personal== | ||
Karembeu is married to Slovak model Adriana Sklenaříková, whom he met on a plane. | Karembeu is married to Slovak model Adriana Sklenaříková, whom he met on a plane. | ||
Revision as of 20:01, September 5, 2011
Christian Karembeu (born December 3, 1970 in Lifou, New Caledonia) is a former French international football (soccer) player.
Karembeu announced his retirement on October 13 2005, although he added that he would "be having a kickabout from time to time."
He last played midfield for Bastia in the French Ligue 1. They obtained him on loan from Swiss side Servette, until they lost their relegation battle. Prior to joining Servette, Karembeu played for Nantes (1990-95), Sampdoria (1995-97), Real Madrid (1997-2000), Middlesbrough (2000-01), and Olympiakos (2001-04). With Real Madrid, he won the Champions League in 1998 and 2000.
His career in Greece
| Years | Club | Div | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02 | Olympiakos | A | 24 | 1 |
| 2002-03 | Olympiakos | A | 22 | 2 |
| 2003-04 | Olympiakos | A | 22 | 0 |
International
Born in the French territory of New Caledonia, he was a vital player in the French team that won the 1998 World Cup and was on the squad, but played just one game, as France won Euro 2000. He compiled 53 caps in his career.
Karembeu is famous for not singing the French national anthem, "La Marseillaise", on the field, since two of his uncles had been exhibited in a human zoo during the Paris Colonial Exposition of 1931. This stance earned him some criticism and a fair amount of respect.
Personal
Karembeu is married to Slovak model Adriana Sklenaříková, whom he met on a plane.