Bixente Lizarazu
Bixente Lizarazu is a retired French left-back, regarded as one of the best in his position during the 1990s and early 2000s. Known for his stamina, defensive intelligence, overlapping runs, and work ethic, he was a crucial figure for both Bayern Munich and the French national team.
📌 Club Career
| Years | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1996 | Bordeaux | 246 | 23 |
| 1996–1997 | Athletic Bilbao | 16 | 0 |
| 1997–2004 | Bayern Munich | 183 | 8 |
| 2004 | Marseille | 6 | 0 |
| 2005–2006 | Bayern Munich | 26 | 0 |
| Total | 477 | 31 | |
🌍 International Career
| Years | Team | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–2004 | France | 97 | 2 |
🏆 Honours
Bordeaux
- UEFA Intertoto Cup: 1995
- UEFA Cup runner-up: 1995–96
- Coupe de France runner-up: 1988–89
Bayern Munich
- Bundesliga: 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2005–06
- DFB-Pokal: 1997–98, 1999–2000, 2002–03, 2005–06
- DFB-Ligapokal: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2004
- UEFA Champions League: 2000–01
- Intercontinental Cup: 2001
- UEFA Champions League runner-up: 1998–99
France
- FIFA World Cup: 1998
- UEFA European Championship: 2000
- FIFA Confederations Cup: 2003
⭐ Individual Awards
- UEFA Euro Team of the Tournament: 1996, 2000
- FIFA XI: 2001
- Golden Foot Legends Award: 2022
🎨 Style of Play
Lizarazu was a quick, tireless, and hard-working left-back. Defensively solid and excellent in man-marking, he was also known for his overlapping attacking runs, delivering crosses, and supporting midfield play. His discipline and consistency made him one of the most respected defenders of his generation.
👔 Managerial Career
Lizarazu did not pursue a managerial career after retiring. Instead, he has worked as a football pundit, television personality, and also as a professional surfer and martial artist, showcasing his versatile talents outside football.