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<p><a href="/biography/franck-ribery">Franck Henry Pierre Ribéry</a> (born 7 April 1983) is a retired French professional <a href="/biography/franck-ribery">footballer</a> best known for his time with German club Bayern Munich and the France national team. Primarily a winger, often deployed on the left despite being right-footed, <a href="/biography/franck-ribery">Ribéry</a> was renowned for his pace, energy, technical skill, and accurate passing. Acclaimed for his dribbling and ball control, he became one of the most influential French players of his generation. Former French <a href="/biography/zinedine-zidane">football icon</a> <a href="/biography/zinedine-zidane">Zinedine Zidane</a> once described <a href="/biography/franck-ribery">Ribéry</a> as the "jewel of French football."</p>

<h2>Early Career and Club Journey</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/franck-ribery">Ribéry</a> began his football journey in 1989 with the youth team of his hometown club Conti Boulogne. After seven years, he joined Lille's youth academy but left after three years due to adjustment difficulties. In 1999, he signed with US Boulogne, launching his senior career. He then spent two years playing for amateur sides Alès and Brest before progressing to Ligue 1 with FC Metz in 2004.</p>

<p>In January 2005, <a href="/biography/franck-ribery">Ribéry</a> transferred to Turkish club Galatasaray, where he helped win the Turkish Cup. However, his stint in Turkey was short-lived, and he left the club under controversial circumstances to return to France and join Olympique de Marseille. During his two seasons with Marseille, he was instrumental in leading the team to two consecutive Coupe de France finals.</p>

<h2>Success at Bayern Munich</h2>
<p>In 2007, <a href="/biography/franck-ribery">Ribéry</a> moved to Bayern Munich for a then club-record transfer fee of €25 million. His time at Bayern marked the most successful chapter of his career. With the club, he won nine Bundesliga titles, six DFB-Pokal trophies, one UEFA Champions League title, and one FIFA Club World Cup. His performance in the 2012–13 season, during which Bayern achieved a historic treble, earned him a spot on the final shortlist for the 2013 FIFA Ballon d'Or alongside <a href="/biography/messi">Lionel Messi</a> and <a href="/biography/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>.</p>

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<h2>Family and Personal Life</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/franck-ribery">Ribéry</a>'s younger brothers, <a href="/biography/franck-ribery">Franck</a> and Steven, are also involved in football. <a href="/biography/franck-ribery">Franck</a> has played for various amateur clubs in France, including Bayonne in the Championnat National, while Steven was associated with the Bayern Munich reserve team.</p>

<p><a href="/biography/franck-ribery">Ribéry</a> is married to Wahiba, a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_people">Frenchwoman</a> of Algerian descent. The couple has four children: daughters Hiziya and Shahinez, and sons Salif and <a href="/biography/franck-ribery">Mohammed</a>. A convert to Islam, <a href="/biography/franck-ribery">Ribéry</a> adopted the name <a href="/biography/franck-ribery">Bilal Yusuf Mohammed</a> after his conversion.</p>

<h2>International Career and Individual Honors</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/franck-ribery">Ribéry</a> earned 81 caps for the France national team between 2006 and 2014. He represented France in two FIFA World Cups (2006, 2010) and two UEFA European Championships (2008, 2012). He made his international debut in May 2006 against Mexico, and scored his first international goal during France’s 2006 World Cup campaign in a knockout match against Spain. He also featured in the final against Italy.</p>

<p>Individually, <a href="/biography/franck-ribery">Ribéry</a> was named French Player of the Year three times and also earned the German Footballer of the Year award, becoming the first player to win both honors. He was included in the UEFA Team of the Year and had previously been named France’s <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PFA_Young_Player_of_the_Year">Young Player of the Year</a>. In 2013, he was awarded the UEFA Best Player in Europe and was ranked fourth on The Guardian's list of the world’s best footballers.</p>

<h2>Net Worth and Endorsements</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/franck-ribery">Franck Ribéry</a> has an estimated net worth of $60 million. His earnings stem from a highly successful football career, endorsement deals, and salaries. At the height of his career, <a href="/biography/franck-ribery">Ribéry</a> earned approximately $17 million annually in base salary and an additional $1 million through endorsement deals with brands such as Nike, making him one of the 20 highest-paid footballers in the world during that period.</p>

<h2>Controversy</h2>
<p>In April 2010, <a href="/biography/franck-ribery">Ribéry</a> was implicated in an investigation involving a prostitution ring operating within a Paris nightclub. French television service M6 reported that four national team members were questioned, including <a href="/biography/franck-ribery">Ribéry</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidney_Govou">Sidney Govou</a>. <a href="/biography/franck-ribery">Ribéry</a> admitted to having had a relationship with a prostitute but stated that he was unaware she was a minor at the time. The case drew considerable media attention, though no formal charges were brought against him related to knowingly engaging with an underage individual.</p>

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