Raphael Varane
Player Summary for Raphael Varane |
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|---|---|
| Club | Manchester United |
| Position | Defender |
| Jersey Number | 19 |
| Height | 191cm ► 6' 3" |
| Age | 31 years old |
| Birthday | April 25, 1993 |
| Nationality | French |
| Contract Expires | June 2025 |
| Weekly Pay | £340,000.00 |
Additional Info
Raphael Xavier Varane is a French professional footballer who currently plays for Manchester United in the Premier League. Varane is regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation due to his defensive prowess and pace.
Varane formerly played for French club Lens and began practicing with the senior team ahead of the 2010-11 season, appearing on the bench in numerous league matches. Varane made his professional debut in 2010 at the age of 17, and after one season, he joined Real Madrid. From 2011 to 2021, he won 18 trophies at Real Madrid, including three La Liga crowns, one Copa del Rey, four UEFA Champions League titles, and four FIFA Club World Cups. He left Real Madrid in 2021 to join Manchester United.
Before making his full international debut in March 2013, Varane represented France in the under-18, under-20, and under-21 levels. He was a member of France’s FIFA World Cup roster in 2014 when he was nominated for the Best Young Player award; in 2018, when France won the title; and in 2022, when France finished as runners-up. He also made an appearance at UEFA Euro 2020. After 93 caps and five goals, he declared his retirement from international football in 2023.