Fabien Barthez (Fabien Barthez)

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Product:	Fabien Barthez
Date:	29/07/01 (20 review reads)
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Advantages: Himself

Disadvantages: Height

IN 2000-01: concerns about finding a long term replacement for Peter Schmeichel were laid firmly to rest by the flamboyant Frenchman. Fabien is not tall for a keeper, but he is supremely athletic, he oozes charisma and his all-encompassing self-belief transmitted itself to teammates and fans alike. In addition, he emerged as one of the most accomplished dribblers in the side.

Fabien Barthez is definitely one of the best goalkeepers in the world, if not the best.

At Manchester United he his firmly taken over the reigns from the not so sharp Mark Bosnich and is considered as a true replacement for the brilliant, now at Aston Villa, Peter Schmeichel. He’s a very agile keeper who gets to some stunning shots, making him the ideal man for the job. He’s a crowd pleaser – he can take on strikers, using his skill and often get 1/3 up the pitch! Takes risks, but he’s a solid goalkeeper.

5 stars!



Here are some interesting facts:

POSITION: Goalkeeper

BORN: Lavelanet, France, 28 June 1971

HEIGHT: 180cms

WEIGHT: 80kgs

TRANSFERRED: from AS Monaco, 21 May 2000

OTHER CLUBS: Toulouse, Olympique Marseille, AS Monaco

SENIOR UNITED DEBUT: 13 August 2000 v Chelsea at Wembley (FA Charity Shield)

UNITED RECORD: League: 30 Games, 0 Goals; FA Cup: 1 Game, 0 Goals; League Cup: 0 Games 0 Goals; Europe: 12 Games, 0 Goals

TOTAL: 44 Games, 0 Goals

FULL INTERNATIONAL: France

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