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Robert Pires

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1973 (51 years old)

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Reims, France

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Left Midfield

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187 cm

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Robert Emmanuel Pires (born 29 October 1973) is a French football coach and former professional player.

Pires played for French clubs Metz and Marseille prior to his time with Arsenal, where he won two FA Cups and two Premier League titles including the club's unbeaten season of 2003–04. A former France international, Pires earned 79 caps between 1996 and 2004 for his country, including winning both the 1998 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000. He has been included in the PFA Team of the Year for the 2001–02, 2002–03 and 2003–04 seasons, was the Player of the Tournament for the 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup, FWA Player of the Year for the 2001–02 season, Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year for the 1995–96 season, and was included in the FIFA 100 by Pelé. He was also voted by Arsenal fans as the 6th greatest player in the club's history.

Pires played the majority of his career as a left winger, but could also play all across the midfield or in a position to support the forward line. Pires is currently coaching at Arsenal.

Career Honours

English FA Cup 2004-2005 Arsenal	English Premier League 2003-2004 Arsenal	FIFA Confederations Cup 2003 Arsenal	English FA Cup 2002-2003 Arsenal
English Premier League 2001-2002 Arsenal	FWA Footballer of the Year 2001-2002 Arsenal	FIFA Confederations Cup 2001 Arsenal	UEFA European Championship 2000 Marseille
FIFA World Cup 1998 France	French Coupe de la Ligue 1995-1996 Metz