Career Timeline of Patrice Evra: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Patrice Evra made an impact.

Patrice Evra is a French former professional footballer renowned as one of the best left-backs of his generation. He captained both Manchester United and the French national team, demonstrating leadership qualities throughout his career. Evra's accomplishments include being named to the PFA Team of the Year three times, as well as earning spots in the FIFPro World XI and UEFA Team of the Year, solidifying his status as a top player. Initially a forward, he transitioned to left-back, showcasing his versatility and adaptability on the field.

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1993: Joined CSF Brétigny

In 1993, Patrice Evra joined amateur club CSF Brétigny and underwent trials with Toulouse and Paris Saint-Germain before being signed by PSG and converted into a winger.

1997: Promotion to Ligue 1

In 2001-02, Patrice Evra helped Nice get promoted to Ligue 1 for the first time since 1997.

August 1999: Debut for Monza

On August 29, 1999, Patrice Evra made his debut for Monza in a 2–1 defeat against Alzano.

October 2000: Club Debut for Nice

On October 7, 2000, Patrice Evra made his club debut for Nice in a 7–2 defeat to Châteauroux, starting as a left winger.

2001: Promoted to Nice First Team

In 2001, Patrice Evra switched to the number 17 shirt and was promoted to the first team on a permanent basis with Nice.

October 2002: First Under-21 Call-Up

On 3 October 2002, Evra received his first call-up to the France under-21 team under coach Raymond Domenech for matches against Slovenia and Malta. He debuted against Slovenia, a 1–0 victory.

2002: Debut for Monaco

In 2002, Patrice Evra debuted for Monaco in the opening match of the season, playing the entire match in a 4–0 win against Troyes.

March 2003: Scored Second Goal for Monaco

On March 22, 2003, Patrice Evra scored his second goal of the season in a 3–0 away win over Le Havre.

September 2003: UEFA Champions League Debut

On September 17, 2003, Patrice Evra made his UEFA Champions League debut for Monaco in a 2–1 win against PSV.

May 2004: First Senior National Team Call-up

In May 2004, Evra received his first call-up to the senior French national team after coach Jacques Santini named him to the 31-man preliminary squad for UEFA Euro 2004, but he wasn't included in the final 23-man squad.

August 2004: Senior International Debut

On 18 August 2004, Evra made his senior international debut for France in a friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina. He started on the left wing and was later substituted. The match ended in a 1–1 draw.

September 2004: Contract Extension with Monaco

On September 24, 2004, Patrice Evra signed a one-year contract extension with Monaco, keeping him at the club until 2008.

2004: End of Youth Career

In 2004, France failed to qualify for both the 2004 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship and the football tournament at the 2004 Summer Olympics, marking the end of Evra's youth career.

2004: Linked with Various European Clubs

In 2004, Patrice Evra was linked with moves to Arsenal, Juventus, Milan, and Barcelona due to his performances in the first half of the 2003-04 season.

2004: UEFA Champions League Final

In 2004, Patrice Evra, as a player for Monaco, participated in the UEFA Champions League Final.

January 2005: Scored against AC Seyssinet-Pariset

On January 8, 2005, Patrice Evra scored his only goal of the season in a Coupe de France match against AC Seyssinet-Pariset.

March 2005: Withdrawal from National Team due to Injury

In March 2005, Evra was forced to withdraw from France's friendly against Switzerland due to an injury, leading to William Gallas filling in as a makeshift left-back.

April 2005: Expressed Interest in Leaving Monaco

In April 2005, Patrice Evra confirmed his interest in leaving Monaco, but Deschamps declared he would not be sold.

December 2005: Final Appearance with Monaco

On December 21, 2005, Patrice Evra made his final appearance with Monaco in a 1–0 win over Lille in the Coupe de la Ligue.

January 2006: Transfer to Manchester United

In January 2006, Patrice Evra finalized his transfer to Manchester United for a fee of around £5.5 million, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract. He expressed that Manchester was his only desired destination, declining interest from other clubs.

October 2006: European debut for Manchester United

On October 17, 2006, Evra made his European debut for Manchester United in a 3–0 group stage win over Copenhagen.

November 2006: Return to the National Team

In November 2006, Evra returned to the French national team for a friendly match against Greece, appearing as a half-time substitute for Abidal in a 1–0 victory.

2006: Missed World Cup

Due to Eric Abidal's return from injury and Domenech preferring Mikaël Silvestre, Evra was not called up for almost two years and missed the 2006 World Cup.

2007: Regular Appearances for France

After going another year without representing France, Evra began appearing as a regular under Domenech in 2007.

May 2008: Inclusion in Euro 2008 Squad

On 28 May 2008, Evra was included in the French squad for UEFA Euro 2008. Initially a back-up, he became a starter after the first match. France was eliminated in the first round.

2008: Taking Over as Starting Left-Back

In 2008, after Lilian Thuram's retirement, Evra took over as the starting left-back for the French national team, following Abidal's move to centre-back.

January 2009: Evra Assisted in Victory Against Chelsea

On January 11, 2009, Evra assisted the second goal in a 3–0 victory against Chelsea, but was later forced to leave the match due to a foot injury.

February 2010: Captained Manchester United to League Cup Victory

On February 28, 2010, Evra captained Manchester United to a 2–1 win against Aston Villa in the 2010 League Cup final, his first title as captain.

May 2010: Captaining the National Team

On 26 May 2010, Evra captained the French national team for the first time in a friendly match against Costa Rica, which France won 2–1. He was later named captain for the 2010 World Cup.

June 2010: Player Protest and Captaincy Stripped

In June 2010, following Nicolas Anelka's dismissal, Evra led a player protest, refusing to train. He was subsequently stripped of the captaincy and benched for the final group stage match. France was eliminated from the World Cup.

March 2011: Return to National Team After Suspension

In March 2011, Evra was called up to the French national team by Laurent Blanc for the first time since the 2010 World Cup, after serving his five-match suspension. He played in the Euro 2012 qualifying match against Luxembourg.

May 2012: Named to Euro 2012 Squad

On 29 May 2012, Evra was named to the 23-man squad to participate in the finals of Euro 2012. France was eliminated in the quarter-finals.

July 2014: Evra Joins Juventus

On July 21, 2014, Evra joined Italian Serie A club Juventus on a two-year contract for a fee of £1.2 million, potentially rising to £1.5 million.

December 2014: First Goal for Juventus

On December 14, 2014, Evra scored his first goal for Juventus in a 1–1 home draw against Sampdoria.

2014: Participation in the 2014 World Cup

In 2014, Evra played in four of France's five matches at the World Cup, where they were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Germany.

2014: Joined Juventus

In 2014, Patrice Evra joined Italian side Juventus, winning two Serie A titles and playing in another Champions League final.

June 2015: Evra Lost Fourth Champions League Final

On June 6, 2015, Evra started for Juventus in the 2015 UEFA Champions League final, which they lost 3–1 to Barcelona, making him the first player to lose four Champions League finals. He also became the first player to lose the final with three different clubs, and the first to lose against the same opponent, Barcelona, on three occasions.

November 2015: 100th UEFA Champions League Appearance

On November 25, 2015, Evra made his 100th UEFA Champions League appearance in a 1–0 home win over Manchester City, becoming the second French player to reach this milestone after Thierry Henry.

May 2016: Named to Euro 2016 Squad

In May 2016, Evra was named in France's 23-man squad for Euro 2016, which was hosted in France.

May 2016: Goal in Serie A Victory

On May 14, 2016, Evra scored a goal in the last match of the 2015–16 Serie A season, in a 5–0 home win over Sampdoria, as Juventus celebrated winning the league title for a fifth consecutive time.

June 2016: Contract Extension with Juventus

On June 6, 2016, Evra signed a one-year contract extension with Juventus, including an option for a further year.

January 2017: Moved to Marseille

In January 2017, Patrice Evra moved to Marseille.

May 2017: Scored only goal for Marseille

On May 7, 2017, Evra scored his only goal for Marseille in a 2–1 win over his former club Nice.

November 2017: Released by Marseille

In November 2017, Patrice Evra was released by Marseille and banned from UEFA competition for seven months after kicking a fan before a UEFA Europa League match.

November 2017: Suspension and Contract Termination

In November 2017, Patrice Evra was suspended indefinitely by Marseille after kicking a fan. He also received a violent conduct charge from UEFA, leading to a ban from UEFA competitions until June 2018. Marseille subsequently terminated Evra's contract.

February 2018: Joined West Ham United

In February 2018, Patrice Evra signed a short-term contract with West Ham United.

June 2018: Departure from West Ham United

In June 2018, Evra departed West Ham United when his contract expired at the end of the season, having made five appearances for the club.

June 2018: UEFA Ban

In June 2018, Evra was ineligible to play in any UEFA competitions, due to the UEFA ban he received after kicking a fan in November 2017.

2018: ITV Pundit for the 2018 FIFA World Cup

In 2018, Evra was a pundit on ITV for the FIFA World Cup.

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July 2019: Retirement from Professional Football

In July 2019, Patrice Evra announced his retirement from professional football after remaining a free agent for a year.

September 2019: Return to Manchester United as Trainee Coach

In September 2019, Evra returned to Manchester United as a trainee coach while completing his professional coaching badges and spent time with the club's Academy coaching staff.

August 2020: One-Off Appearance for Brentham

On 29 August 2020, to build fitness for Soccer Aid 2020, Evra played a one-off game for Middlesex County League Premier Division club Brentham in a 3–2 friendly defeat to North Greenford United.

May 2023: Evra joins MYFC consortium, Estrela da Amadora promotion

In May 2023, Patrice Evra became part of the MYFC consortium that acquired the Portuguese club C.F. Estrela da Amadora. Shortly after, the team achieved promotion to the Primeira Liga through the playoffs.