YOGYAKARTA - Legendary player Eric Abidal has again been highlighted by football lovers in Indonesia. The French player came to Indonesia to motivate young Garuda. Despite hanging up his shoes, Eric Abidal's name is still remembered as a star player who has shined in his time. What is Eric Abidal's profile like and his career journey so far?
Eric Abidal was invited to Indonesia along with a number of other legendary players, namely Marco Materazzi, Roberto Carlos, Sebastian Veron, and Giorgos Karagounis. The famous players were present to provide encouragement and training for young Indonesian footballers in an event held by PSSI and BUMN.
On the sidelines of the training event, Eric Abidal was seen taking the time to pray Maghrib with the U-16 national team. Abidal is one of the Muslim players who is respected and idolized by many Indonesians. So what is Eric Abidal's profile like?
Eric Abidal was born in Lyon, France, on September 11, 1979. The 43-year-old player often plays for a center-back or stopper position. Young Abidal started his junior-level football career when he joined Lyon Duchere club.
File his amazing actions on the gridiron, Eric Abidal then entered Lyon Duchere's senior team from 1996 to 2000. His love for round skin also led Abidal to a higher level, namely defending the French national team and becoming the executor of major European clubs.
Eric Abidal's football career in the French national arena began to increase slowly. In 2000, Abidal joined US club Monaco. After playing for Monaco for two seasons, Abidal moved to Lille club and experienced the most prestigious competition in Europe, the Champions League.
In 2004, Eric Abidal moved to the French giant club Lyon. While playing with Lyon for two seasons, Eric Abidal helped the club win the French League trophy. Because he wanted to develop a career and had more challenging experience, Abidal left France for a career in the Spanish League.
In 2007, Eric Abidal chose to join Barcelona. Wearing the number 22, Abidal is trusted to fill the center-back position. Abidal helped Barca advance to the final round of the 2008-2009 Champions League season in Rome, Italy.
That is Eric Abidal's profile review and his career as a legendary soccer player. Eric Abidal is a convert who was born into a Catholic family. This Muslim player is the mainstay of the French national team and is loved by many football lovers because of his greatness in maintaining the defense.
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