Franck Ribéry gives the name of the strongest player with whom he played – RMC Sport

The story between Franck Ribery and football, at least as a player, has officially ended since this Friday. The Frenchman, currently in Italy, confided in the Gazzetta dello Sport. He reveals the names of the most important coaches of his career, and the best player with whom he played. Franck Ribery officially ended his football career this Friday, October 21. A 22-year-long career that saw him win many titles, including a Champions League (2013). He had that same year finished third in the Golden Ball, a few points from victory. The former player for the France team (81 caps, 16 goals) gave an interview to the Gazzetta Dello Sport, in which he looks back on several highlights in his career. He confided in particular on the coaches who have marked him the most. If there is obviously Jupp Heynckes, with whom he won the Champions League (2013), and lived his best hours at Bayern, Franck Ribery gives another, more surprising name: that of Jean Fernadez, who made him sign his first professional contract in Metz: “I was 21 and he treated me like a son”, he confided. If Ribery only played 22 matches under his command, he has excellent memories of the man. He was the first to trust him. “An unforgettable experience” When discussing the strongest player with whom he played, Franck Ribery did not hesitate for long: “Zidane”, he said. “With him, I had the chance to play in the 2006 World Cup. It was my first time in the national team and, even if we lost the final against you (Italy), it was still an unforgettable experience. “Franck Ribery had scored an exceptional goal in the round of 16 against Spain, having the luxury of dribbling Iker Casillas. Even if he did not have the opportunity to evolve for a long time with Zinédine Zidane, he still keeps a very good memory of him, that of the best player with whom he played.