Marcel Desailly
French footballer (born 1968)
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Summary
Marcel Desailly was born on September 7, 1968[1], in Accra[2]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,292 views/month, #6,306 of 1,000,298).[3]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: France[4], Ghana[5]
- Native language: French[6]
- Position held: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[7]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[8]
- Sex or gender: male[9]
- Member of sports team: France national under-18 association football team[10], France national under-21 association football team[11], France B national football team[12]
- League or competition: Premier League[13]
- Commons category: Marcel Desailly[14]
- Position played on team / speciality: centre-back[15]
- Sport: association football[16]
- Family name: Desailly[17]
- Given name: Marcel[18], David[19]
- Participant in: 2002 FIFA World Cup[20], 1998 FIFA World Cup[21], UEFA Euro 2004[22], UEFA Euro 1996[23], UEFA Euro 2000[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[25]
- Birth name: Marcel David Desailly[26]
- Country for sport: France[27]
- Name in native language: Marcel Desailly[28]
- Start of work period: 1986[29]
- Height: 185[30]
- Mass: 82[31]
- Social media followers: 173,212[32]
Why It Matters
Marcel Desailly has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Marcel Desailly born?
Marcel Desailly's place of birth was Accra[2].
What awards did Marcel Desailly receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[8].