Patrice Latyr Evra is a French former professional footballer. Originally a forward, he primarily played as a left-back. Evra served as captain for both Manchester United and the France national team. He was named in the PFA Team of the Year on three occasions, as well as the FIFPro World XI and the UEFA Team of the Year. His long-time manager Alex Ferguson praised Evra for his leadership, and described him as one of the best left-backs in Europe.
Evra in 2022
Didier Deschamps coached Evra during his four-year stint with Monaco.
Evra comes off the pitch after a match versus Arsenal
Evra (left) passing the ball to Gabriel Obertan in a match against Everton in the 2009–10 season
The Fédération Internationale des Associations de Footballeurs Professionnels, generally referred to as FIFPRO, is the worldwide representative organisation for 65,000 professional footballers. FIFPRO, with its global headquarters in Hoofddorp, Netherlands, is made up of 66 national players' associations. In addition, there are four candidate members. Lionel Messi has the most ever appearances in the FIFPRO World 11 with 17 overall, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo with 15.
Image: Lionel Messi at Bernabeu
Image: Wendie Renard in 2011
