Sylvain Distin

Quick Facts

Full Name	Sylvain Distin
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 16, 1977(1977-12-16)
Age	47
Birthplace	Bagnolet
Country	France
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Sylvain Distin Biography

Sylvain Distin is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on December 16, 1977 in Bagnolet, France. Center who was signed by Everton in 2009 following playing for Manchester City from 2002 to 2007 and Portsmouth between 2007 and 2009.

He joined the team with goalkeeper He became teammates with goalkeeper Tim Howard on Everton. on Everton.

Born in Bagnolet, Distin started his career at French non-league side Joué- lès-Tours before moving to Tours a year later, where he played 26 times and scored three goals. He then transferred to Gueugnon of Ligue 2, signing his first professional contract. With Gueugnon he won the Coupe de la Ligue in

2000. His performances for Gueugnon prompted Paris Saint-Germain to sign him, though his time at PSG was short-lived and after a year, Distin went on loan to Newcastle United where he made 35 appearances in all competitions.

Distin began his career playing for French amateur sides in the CFA, and worked his way up to professional sides Gueugnon and subsequently Paris Saint- Germain. He moved to England in 2001, first joining Newcastle United on a loan move from PSG, before signing a permanent contract with Manchester City, where he spent five seasons. He then spent two years at Portsmouth where he won the FA Cup, before joining Everton in 2009. In six seasons at Goodison Park, he made 210 appearances across all competitions, leaving in 2015 for AFC Bournemouth.

His birthplace was in Bagnolet, France.

Sylvain Distin Net Worth

Sylvain Distin is one of the richest Soccer Player from France. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sylvain Distin 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started his career at the league side Joue-les-Tours before moving to Tours within a year, and then joining the Premier League as a loan player to Newcastle following.

The year 2012 was the time a bad decision he made during his participation in the FA Cup semi-final cost Everton victory, and he personally apologized to the fans on Twitter.

Sylvain Distin (born 16 December 1977) is a French former footballer. He is left-footed and played as a central defender, and was also capable of playing at left-back.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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In August 2009, Everton signed Distin from Portsmouth for a fee of about £5 million on a three-year contract. He was given the number 15 shirt and made his debut in a 2–1 victory over Wigan Athletic. On 17 September 2009 he scored his first goal for Everton in the UEFA Europa League against Greek team AEK Athens. He scored his second goal for Everton in the UEFA Europa League on 16 February 2010 against Sporting CP to give Everton a 2–1 win. Distin was later sent off resulting in Sporting’s goal from the penalty spot after a poor touch following an equally poor Jack Rodwell pass. Distin scored his first league goal for the club against Liverpool on 16 January 2011, heading in from a corner at the start of the second half. During his 2011–12 season, Distin assisted goalkeeper Tim Howard’s 100-yard goal, notable as only the fourth goal from a keeper in the history of the Premier League.

Facts & Trivia

Sylvain Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in France. Sylvain Distin celebrates birthday on December 16 of every year.

On 14 April 2012, he made a rare mistake in the FA Cup semi-final when a poor back pass gifted Luis Suárez the equalising goal for Merseyside rivals Liverpool. Everton went on to lose the game 2–1, and Distin took to Twitter to apologise to the Everton fans. However, he was named Everton’s players’ player of the year at the end of season awards ceremony, and then agreed a one-year contract extension to stay at the club for the 2012–13 season. On 24 January 2013, Distin signed a new one-year contract with Everton, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2014. On 23 February, he made his 400th Premier League appearance against Norwich City at Carrow Road. A few weeks later he made his 402nd appearance – more than any other foreign outfield player. Distin’s centre back partnership with Phil Jagielka remained Everton’s first choice through the 2013–14 season, despite the emergence of John Stones, with the club finishing fifth with their record Premier League points tally of 72. He signed a new one-year contract to keep him at the club until the summer of 2015.

Top Facts about Sylvain Distin

1. Sylvain Distin is a retired French professional footballer.
2. He was born on December 16, 1977 in Bagnolet, France.
3. Distin played as a central defender throughout his career.
4. He made over 500 appearances for various clubs in Europe.
5. His most successful spell was with Portsmouth FC from 2007-2009.
6. Distin won the FA Cup with Portsmouth in 2008.
7. He also played for Newcastle United, Manchester City and Everton.
8. Distin earned one cap for the French national team in 2010.
9. He retired from professional football in July 2016 at age of 38.
10. Since retiring, he has worked as a pundit and youth coach

What is Sylvain Distin doing now?

Sylvain Distin – Football consultant – InterEuropean | LinkedIn.

Who does Sylvain Distin play for?

Personal information
2002–2007| Manchester City| 178
2007–2009| Portsmouth| 77
2009–2015| Everton| 174
2015–2016| AFC Bournemouth| 12