William Gallas

Quick Facts

Full Name	William Gallas
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 17, 1977(1977-08-17)
Age	47
Birthplace	Asnières-sur-Seine
Country	France
Birth City	Île-de-France
Horoscope	Leo

William Gallas Biography

William Gallas is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on August 17, 1977 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France. French centre back who is famous for his success in winning Premier League titles in 2005 and 2006 for Chelsea and for his controversial persona.

He was his manager Claudio Ranieri at Chelsea.

A graduate of the French football academy at Clairefontaine, Gallas started his professional career at second division Caen, helping them to promotion as champions in 1996. He subsequently transferred to Marseille in 1997, where he played for four seasons. He made his debut in the UEFA Champions League for Marseille, scoring his first goal in European competition in a 1–0 defeat of then European champions Manchester United at the Stade Vélodrome in October 1999.

Gallas was a part of the France U-18 European Championship winning side. He also played for the France U-20 team in the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship along with Thierry Henry, David Trezeguet, Nicolas Anelka, Mikaël Silvestre and Willy Sagnol.

He has one daughter who is who is named Lea Gallas.

William Gallas Net Worth

William Gallas is one of the richest Soccer Player from France. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, William Gallas 's net worth $15 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started his football career playing for AVG Football.

He’s been a part of in the French national team since his debut in 2002.

William Eric Gallas (French pronunciation: ​[wiljam ɡalas] ; born 17 August 1977) is a French retired footballer who played as a defender. He played most of his footballing career in France and England before finishing his career in Australia with A-League club Perth Glory. Gallas began his career in France, before being signed by English club Chelsea in 2001. He transferred to Arsenal as part of an exchange deal in 2006. He then signed for rivals Tottenham Hotspur in 2010.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

William Gallas height 5 ft 11 in William weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is William Gallas Dating?

According to our records, William Gallas married to Nadege Gallas. As of December 1, 2023, William Gallas’s is not dating anyone.

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Gallas made his full debut for the Gunners at left-back in the team’s 1–1 home draw against Middlesbrough on 9 September 2006 and scored his first goal against Sheffield United on 23 September 2006.

Facts & Trivia

William Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in France. William Gallas celebrates birthday on August 17 of every year.

On 1 September 2006, Gallas transferred to Arsenal as part of a deal that brought Ashley Cole to Chelsea, in addition to Arsenal receiving £5 million. After the transfer, Chelsea issued a statement that Gallas threatened to deliberately score own goals if he was not allowed to leave Chelsea. Gallas rejected Chelsea’s claim and accused the West Londoners of “lack[ing] class” and “hiding behind false accusations.” Claudio Ranieri, the former Chelsea manager who signed Gallas from Marseille, said of the allegations, “I cannot believe these stories. It is absolutely incredible. I signed William and he was always a good professional on the pitch. Of course, I don’t know what has happened in the last two years.” PFA Chief Executive Gordon Taylor declared that the whole episode has left a “bad taste in the mouth” and that Chelsea’s statement should be taken “with a large pinch of salt.”

Why did William Gallas leave Arsenal?

In 2007, he was named Arsenal’s captain, but was removed from the role during the 2008–09 season after criticising teammates in a media interview. He left Arsenal at the end of the 2009–10 season, when his contract expired, later signing for rivals Tottenham.

Why did William Gallas leave Chelsea?

The Frenchman revealed during the interview with FourFourTwo that he wanted higher wages that the Blues weren’t willing to offer. Gallas had reached the final of the 2006 World Cup and wanted an extra period of rest.

Where is William Gallas from?

Asnières-sur-Seine, France

Did William Gallas play for Tottenham?

William Gallas is one of the few players who can say that he played for both Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal in his career. But unlike Judas Sol Campbell, his move to the other part of North London was mostly non-acrimonious.

Where is T Henry now?

Belgium national football team