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, primarily a left-back, and captained both Manchester United and the France national team. Recognized as one of the best full-backs of his generation, he earned multiple accolades, including three PFA Team of the Year selections, as well as being named to the FIFPro World XI and UEFA Team of the Year. His leadership and defensive skills made him a prominent figure in European football.

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1993: Evra Joins CSF Brétigny

In 1993, after being rejected by professional clubs due to his size, Evra joined amateur club CSF Brétigny, marking an early step in his youth career.

1997: Nice promoted to Ligue 1

In 2001-2002 season, Nice earned promotion to Ligue 1 for the first time since 1997.

August 1999: Evra Debuts for Monza

On August 29, 1999, Evra made his debut for Monza in a 2–1 away defeat against Alzano. He only appeared in three matches for the club.

October 2000: Evra Debuts for Nice

On October 7, 2000, Evra made his debut for Nice in a 7–2 defeat to Châteauroux, starting as a left winger. He made four more appearances during the campaign.

October 2002: First call-up to under-21 team

In October 2002, Evra received his first call-up to the French under-21 team and debuted against Slovenia.

2002: Evra joined Monaco

In 2002, Evra joined Monaco, becoming a part of the team that later reached the 2004 UEFA Champions League Final.

March 2003: Evra Scores for Monaco

In March 2003, Evra scored his second goal of the season in a 3–0 away win over Le Havre, helping Monaco maintain its position at the top of the table.

September 2003: Evra's Champions League Debut

On September 17, 2003, Evra made his UEFA Champions League debut in Monaco's opening group stage match against PSV, playing the entire match in a 2–1 win.

May 2004: First Senior National Team Call-up

In May 2004, Patrice Evra received his first call-up to the senior French national team, being named in the preliminary squad for UEFA Euro 2004, but was not included in the final 23-man squad.

August 2004: Senior International Debut

On August 18, 2004, Patrice Evra made his senior international debut for France in a friendly match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

September 2004: Evra Extends Contract with Monaco

In September 2004, Evra signed a one-year contract extension with Monaco, committing to the club until 2008.

2004: End of Youth Career

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

2004: Linked with Moves to Top Clubs

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

January 2005: Evra Scores in Coupe de France

On January 8, 2005, Evra scored his only goal of the season in a Coupe de France match against AC Seyssinet-Pariset, opening the scoring in a 7–0 win.

April 2005: Evra Considers Club Departure

In April 2005, Evra confirmed his interest in departing Monaco, expressing his openness to considering offers from attracted clubs.

December 2005: Evra's Final Appearance with Monaco

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

January 2006: Evra joins Manchester United

In January 2006, Evra moved to Manchester United after playing for Monaco. During his eight years with the club, he won 14 trophies, including five Premier League titles and a UEFA Champions League.

October 2006: European debut for Manchester United

On October 17, 2006, Patrice Evra debuted for Manchester United in a 3–0 Champions League group stage victory over Copenhagen.

November 2006: Returns to National Team

In November 2006, Evra returned to the French national team for a friendly match against Greece.

April 2007: First Champions League goal

On April 10, 2007, Patrice Evra scored his first Champions League goal in a 7–1 win over Roma, helping Manchester United reach the semi-finals.

2007: Regular appearances for France

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

2007: FA Community Shield Win and First-Choice Left-Back

In 2007, Patrice Evra started the season as the first-choice left-back and participated in Manchester United's Community Shield win against Chelsea.

May 2008: UEFA Euro 2008 Squad Inclusion

On May 28, 2008, Evra was included in the French squad for UEFA Euro 2008.

2008: Premier League and Champions League Double

In 2008, Patrice Evra helped Manchester United secure its second consecutive Premier League title and win the Champions League, playing the entire final match.

2008: Takes over as starting left-back

In 2008, after Euro 2008, Evra took over as starting left-back.

2008: FIFA Club World Cup Champion

In December 2008, Patrice Evra contributed to Manchester United's victory in the FIFA Club World Cup, defeating LDU Quito in the final.

February 2010: League Cup Victory as Captain

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

May 2010: First Time Captaining National Team

On May 26, 2010, Patrice Evra captained the French national team for the first time in a friendly match against Costa Rica, which France won 2-1.

2010: Evra Captains France at 2010 World Cup

In 2010, ahead of the World Cup, Evra was named captain of the French national team by manager Raymond Domenech. He was later suspended from national team duty for five matches due to the team's strike after a first-round elimination.

February 2011: Contract Extension with Manchester United

On February 21, 2011, Patrice Evra signed a contract extension with Manchester United, committing to the club until at least the end of the 2013–14 season.

March 2011: Return to National Team

In March 2011, Patrice Evra was called up to the French national team by new manager Laurent Blanc, marking his return since the 2010 World Cup.

May 2012: Named to Euro 2012 Squad

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

2012: Scoring from Open Play Against Newcastle

On Boxing Day 2012, Patrice Evra scored from open play with a low drive from just outside the penalty area against Newcastle.

2012: Contract Extension with Manchester United

On June 12, 2008, Patrice Evra signed a four-year contract extension with Manchester United, securing his place at Old Trafford until 2012.

November 2013: Header Goal Against Cardiff City

On November 24, 2013, Patrice Evra scored a headed goal against Cardiff City, showcasing his attacking threat at corners.

May 2014: New Contract Extension with Manchester United

On May 23, 2014, Patrice Evra signed a new one-year contract extension with Manchester United, which would have kept him at the club until the summer of 2015.

July 2014: Joined Juventus

On July 21, 2014, Patrice Evra moved to Juventus in Serie A, signing a two-year contract.

December 2014: First Goal for Juventus

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

2014: Evra Joins Juventus

In 2014, Evra joined Juventus, where he secured two Serie A titles and played in another Champions League final.

2014: Evra Plays in 2014 World Cup

In 2014, Evra participated in the World Cup in Brazil under Didier Deschamps, where France reached the quarter-finals, marking a more successful tournament for him and the team.

June 2015: Champions League Final Loss

On June 6, 2015, Patrice Evra started in the Champions League final for Juventus, which they lost 3–1 to Barcelona, making him the first player to lose four Champions League finals.

November 2015: 100th UEFA Champions League Appearance

On November 25, 2015, Patrice Evra made his 100th UEFA Champions League appearance in a 1–0 win over Manchester City.

May 2016: Named in Euro 2016 Squad

In May 2016, Patrice Evra was named in France's 23-man squad for Euro 2016, played on home soil.

May 2016: Goal in Final Serie A Match

On May 14, 2016, Patrice Evra scored a goal in the last match of the 2015–16 Serie A season as Juventus celebrated their fifth consecutive league title.

June 2016: Contract Extension with Juventus

On June 6, 2016, Patrice Evra signed a one-year contract extension with Juventus.

January 2017: Evra moves to Marseille

In January 2017, Evra joined Marseille, adding another club to his professional career.

May 2017: Goal for Marseille Against Nice

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

November 2017: Evra Released by Marseille

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