Bixant Lizarazu - a talented football player, a versatile athlete and just an interesting person

Bixant Lizarazu was born in 1969, on December 9th. This is a French ex-football player, who at one time was extremely popular, successful and promising. He defended the colors of the national team of France, although by nationality is a basque, which explains his interesting appearance. On the "pension" athlete came out a long time, so it is worth remembering his best years and tell about what his career and life can surprise.

Young years

Bixant Lizarazu was born in French Basque Country. Parents gave him an interesting name, which in the original sounds like Bishente. But the following situation happened: the local official simply did not agree to issue the boy in this way. The Basque name should not have been in the documents. So the boy was decided to record, like Vincent. It's a French name.

He started playing football at the age of 15. More precisely, interest manifested itself earlier, but in 1984 Bixant Lizarazu became one of the students of FC "Bordeaux", which, by the way, stayed until 1987. And this is only in the youth composition. Then he moved to the "adult" team, where he played until 1996. During this time he entered the field 272 times and issued 23 goals.

Personal life

Bixant Lizarazu is a player of the national football team, who has made considerable progress both with the clubs and with the French team. However, in addition to this sport, he is still very keen on diving, surfing and music. He also worries about the preservation of the surrounding nature - Bixant Lizarazu is one of the serious organizations involved in the protection of resources.

It is interesting that at the end of a football player's career, the player professionally engaged in such a sport as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. And in 2009 he won the title of European champion! No wonder they say that a talented person is talented in everything. Bixant is also a football commentator on French TV and conducts a program dedicated to this sport. It is interesting that he was repeatedly sent serious threats from one Basque separatist organization, which is known as ETA. After that, the sportsman hired security. By the way, a football player has two children. My daughter's name is Ukhain, and her son's name is Cimista. The former football player is firmly friends with Christophe Dugarry and Zinedine Zidane.

Achievements

Bixant Lizarazu is a defender with significant achievements. He is the 6-time champion of Germany (he played for Bayern Munich in 8 years), German Cup winner (5 times) and Champions League winner of 2001. Then he won the Intercontinental Cup. But that's not all! Also the player possesses the League Cup of Germany (twice won the title).

Interestingly, Bixant is one of the few foreign players who have ever played for FC Athletic Bilbao.

In 1998, together with the national team became the world champion, and in 2000 he won the European Championship. In 2001 and 2003 he won the Confederations Cup.

It's also interesting that the former football player is seriously keen on skeletons. And in his honor called the stadium, located in Baskonia. And his most significant award is the Order of the Legion of Honor for winning the World Cup 1998.