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Lilian Thuram
Ruddy Lilian Thuram-Ulien is a French author, philanthropist and former professional footballer who played as a defender. He was capable of playing both as a centre-back or as a right-back, and helped both offensively and defensively.
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sports · French footballer (born 1972) · association football player · actor · author · also Lilian Thuram, Ruddy Lilian Thuram-Ulien, Thuram
Born 1 January 1972 · Q180326
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2026· 5 entries
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Public attention spiked: 4,138 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.1× the usual 1,344, with 0 article edits.
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The Guardian: Inter cruise to Serie A title triumph after Thuram sparks victory over Parma
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2019· 1 entry
Awarded honorary doctor of the University of Stirling (2019).
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2017· 1 entry
Awarded honorary doctor of Stockholm University (2017).
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2013· 2 entries
Awarded Officer of the Legion of Honour (2013).
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Won award: Officer of the Legion of Honour (2013).
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2011· 1 entry
Won award: Équipe type spéciale 20 ans des trophées UNFP (2011).
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2010· 1 entry
Became a UNICEF ambassador, and has taken initiatives to fight against racism
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2009· 1 entry
Won award: Trophée d'honneur UNFP (2009).
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2006· 8 entries
Won the FIFA FIFPro World XI with Juventus (2006).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup All-Star Team (2006).
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Won award: Onze de Onze (2006).
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Won award: FIFPro World XI (2006).
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Won: FIFA World Cup with France (2006).
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Won: Supercopa de España with Barcelona (2006).
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Played for FC Barcelona (2006–2008) — 41 appearances, 0 goals.
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Joined Barcelona in 2006.
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2004· 1 entry
Won award: FIFA 100 (2004).
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2003· 5 entries
Won the FIFA Confederations Cup with Juventus (2003).
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Won: FIFA Confederations Cup with France (2003).
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Won award: Onze de Onze (2003).
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Won award: ESM Team of the Year (2002–03).
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Won: Serie A with Juventus (2002–03).
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2002· 2 entries
Won: Serie A with Juventus (2001–02).
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Won: Supercoppa Italiana with Juventus (2002).
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2001· 3 entries
Won award: Onze de Onze (2001).
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Joined Juventus in 2001.
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Played for Juventus FC (2001–2006) — 144 appearances, 1 goals.
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2000· 3 entries
Won award: UEFA European Championship Teams of the Tournament (2000).
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Won: UEFA European Championship with France (2000).
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Won award: Onze de Onze (2000).
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1999· 6 entries
Won the English FA Cup with Parma Calcio 1913 (1998-1999).
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Won award: Onze de Onze (1999).
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Won: Coppa Italia with Parma (1998–99).
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Won: Supercoppa Italiana with Parma (1999).
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Won: UEFA Cup with Parma (1998–99).
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Won award: ESM Team of the Year (1998–99).
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1998· 8 entries
Won the FIFA World Cup with France (1998).
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Won award: Knight of the Legion of Honour (1998).
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Awarded Knight of the Legion of Honour (1998).
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Won: FIFA World Cup with France (1998).
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Won award: Onze de Onze (1998).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup Bronze Ball (1998).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup All-Star Team (1998).
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Thuram was part of France's triumph at UEFA Euro 2000, which led to the team being ranked by FIFA as number one from 2001–2002
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1997· 3 entries
Won award: Guerin d'Oro (1997).
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Won award: French Player of the Year (1997).
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Won award: Onze de Onze (1997).
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1996· 3 entries
Won award: Onze de Onze (1996).
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Joined Parma Calcio 1913 in 1996.
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Played for Parma Calcio 1913 (1996–2001) — 163 appearances, 1 goals.
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1995· 1 entry
Played for France B national football team (1995–1995).
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1994· 2 entries
Played for France men's national association football team (1994–2008) — 142 appearances, 2 goals.
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Joined France in 1994.
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1991· 5 entries
Won the French Coupe de France with _Retired Soccer (1990-1991).
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Won: Coupe de France with Monaco (1990–91).
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Joined Monaco in 1991.
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Played for AS Monaco FC (1991–1996) — 155 appearances, 8 goals.
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And reached the final of the 1991–92 European Cup Winners' Cup
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1972· 1 entry
Born 1972-01-01.
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